PAC

International Union of Operating Engineers Local 18

Political Education Patterns Political Arm Intl Union Operating Eng Local 18

Union

Labor union · FEC committee C00065870

International Union of Operating Engineers Local 18 gave $125K directly to 13 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Political Education Patterns Political Arm Intl Union Operating Eng Local 18, and 60% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 9 of the 13 candidates with a result won.

Checks to candidates

$125K

13 candidates on the 2026 ballot

Winners bought

4 losers

Hit rate

69%

$90K on winners, $35K on losers

Party split

60% / 40%

Republicans / Democrats

Who funds it

The people giving to the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 18 PAC

2,422 named people gave $654K in itemized gifts this cycle. These are the biggest 25. Committees must name anyone who gives more than $200 in a year; smaller gifts are reported only as a lump sum, and money from companies, unions and other groups is not in this list.

Blake BatteigerHeavy Equipment Operator · Miller Brothers Construct · OH$7K5 gifts
Terry TuttleHeavy Equipment Operator · Shelly & Sands Inc · WV$2K2 gifts
Preston YuzwaBusiness Representative · Iuoe Local 18 · OH$9204 gifts
Joseph Casto IIIBusiness Representative · Iuoe Local 18 · OH$9204 gifts
Darrin MorganBusiness Representative · Iuoe Local 18 · OH$9204 gifts
Kent BothHeavy Equipment Operator · Obayashi Corporation · OH$8383 gifts
Brian HildebrandtHeavy Equipment Operator · Fabrizi Trucking & Paving · OH$836
Brandon KehlHeavy Equipment Operator · Reeno Excavating Inc · OH$8044 gifts
Brian MccallHeavy Equipment Operator · Schad Boiler Setting Co · OH$7894 gifts
Steve McknabbHeavy Equipment Operator · Obayashi Corporation · OH$7554 gifts

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Marshall MillerBusiness Representative · Iuoe Local 18 · OH$7404 gifts
Paul DixonBusiness Representative · Iuoe Local 18 · OH$7404 gifts
Gregory StashBusiness Representative · Iuoe Local 18 · OH$7364 gifts
David Russell Jr.Business Representative · Iuoe Local 18 · OH$7364 gifts
Wesley StrachamBusiness Representative · Iuoe Local 18 · OH$7364 gifts
Robert HughesBusiness Representative · Iuoe Local 18 · OH$7364 gifts
Logan KosikBusiness Representative · Iuoe Local 18 · OH$7364 gifts
Brent MccartyBusiness Representative · Iuoe Local 18 · OH$7364 gifts
Ismael Gutierrez Jr.Business Representative · Iuoe Local 18 · OH$7364 gifts
Jack Klopman IIBusiness Representative · Iuoe Local 18 · OH$7364 gifts
John Capek Jr.Business Representative · Iuoe Local 18 · OH$7364 gifts
Thomas PerevosnikBusiness Representative · Iuoe Local 18 · OH$7364 gifts
Brad MarshallBusiness Representative · Iuoe Local 18 · OH$7364 gifts
John TownesBusiness Representative · Iuoe Local 18 · OH$7364 gifts
Ronald Krohn Jr.Business Representative · Iuoe Local 18 · OH$7364 gifts

Names, employers and occupations are as the committee reported them to the FEC. People with the same name in the same state are counted as one person. Federal law bars using these names to ask for money or for any commercial purpose.

Biggest checks

The candidates this committee paid the most, and whether they won.

Candidate	Race	Amount	Result
Troy Balderson	Ohio 12th District	$10K	✓ Won
Mike Carey	Ohio 15th District	$10K	✗ Lost
Mike Turner	Ohio 10th District	$10K	✗ Lost
David Taylor	Ohio 2nd District	$10K	✓ Won
Emilia Sykes	Ohio 13th District	$10K	✓ Won
David Joyce	Ohio 14th District	$10K	✓ Won
Joyce Beatty	Ohio 3rd District	$10K	✓ Won
Marcy Kaptur	Ohio 9th District	$10K	✓ Won
Greg Landsman	Ohio 1st District	$10K	✓ Won
Max Miller	Ohio 7th District	$10K	✗ Lost

Questions people ask

How much did International Union of Operating Engineers Local 18 give to candidates in 2026?: International Union of Operating Engineers Local 18 gave $125K directly to 13 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Political Education Patterns Political Arm Intl Union Operating Eng Local 18, and 60% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 9 of the 13 candidates with a result won.
Which politicians did International Union of Operating Engineers Local 18 give the most to in 2026?: Troy Balderson (Republican, Ohio 12th District, $10K), Mike Carey (Republican, Ohio 15th District, $10K), Mike Turner (Republican, Ohio 10th District, $10K), David Taylor (Republican, Ohio 2nd District, $10K), Emilia Sykes (Democrat, Ohio 13th District, $10K).