PAC
Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. PAC
CorporateLobbyist PAC
Corporate PAC · FEC committee C00411116
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. gave $1.3M directly to 164 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Space Exploration Technologies Corp. PAC, and 89% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 112 of the 143 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$1.3M
164 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
112
21 more still being counted
Hit rate
78%
$888K on winners, $196K on losers
Party split
89% / 11%
Republicans / Democrats
Who funds it
The people giving to the Space Exploration Technologies Corp. PAC
4,129 named people gave $2.2M 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.
- Mark JuncosaVp, Starship · Space Exploration Technologies Corp. · CA$8K21 gifts
- Joshua UrsenbachSr. Director, Information Tech · Space Exploration Technologies Corp. · CA$8K21 gifts
- Gwynne ShotwellPresident and COO · Space Exploration Technologies Corp. · CA$8K21 gifts
- Brian BjeldeVp, Human Resources · Space Exploration Technologies Corp. · CA$8K21 gifts
- Bret JohnsenChief Financial Officer · Space Exploration Technologies Corp. · CA$8K21 gifts
- Timothy HughesSvp, Global Business and Gov · Space Exploration Technologies Corp. · CA$8K21 gifts
- Mathew DunnSr. Director, Government Affai · Space Exploration Technologies Corp. · CA$6K22 gifts
- Jessica JensenVp, Customer Operations and · Space Exploration Technologies Corp. · CA$5K4 gifts
- Jordan BussSr. Manager, Environmental Hea · Space Exploration Technologies Corp. · CA$5K
- William RileyVp, Starship Engineering · Space Exploration Technologies Corp. · CA$5K
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- Stuart KeechVp, Dragon · Space Exploration Technologies Corp. · CA$5K
- Robert PedenVp, Texas Test and Launch · Space Exploration Technologies Corp. · CA$5K
- Jeffrey TooleySr. Director, Gnc · Space Exploration Technologies Corp. · CA$5K
- Anand SadhwaniPrincipal Propulsion Analyst · Space Exploration Technologies Corp. · CA$5K2 gifts
- Terrence O'shaughnessySr. Advisor and Vp, Special · Space Exploration Technologies Corp. · CA$4K21 gifts
- Matthew TucknessSr. Manager, Spaceport Facilit · Space Exploration Technologies Corp. · CA$4K21 gifts
- Craig MewsGlobal Planning Manager · Space Exploration Technologies Corp. · CA$4K18 gifts
- Michael MeierHardware Test Engineer II · Space Exploration Technologies Corp. · CA$3K21 gifts
- Benjamin LeeSr. Automation and Controls · Space Exploration Technologies Corp. · CA$3K18 gifts
- Matthew SnyderLaunch Engineer · Space Exploration Technologies Corp. · CA$3K3 gifts
- Andrew SidesManager, Integration and Tes · Space Exploration Technologies Corp. · CA$2K12 gifts
- Juliocesar VascoIntegration Technician · Space Exploration Technologies Corp. · CA$2K17 gifts
- Brett TurnerBuild Supervisor · Space Exploration Technologies Corp. · CA$2K4 gifts
- Joshua LopezNde Inspector · Space Exploration Technologies Corp. · CA$2K19 gifts
- Jacob GuerreroOrbital Tube Welder · Space Exploration Technologies Corp. · CA$2K2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Moolenaar | Michigan 2nd District | $15K | ✓ Won |
| Randy Weber | Texas 14th District | $15K | ✓ Won |
| John Carter | Texas 31st District | $15K | ✓ Won |
| Kurt Alme | Montana Senate | $13K | ✓ Won |
| Darren Soto | Florida 9th District | $10K | … Counting |
| Jim Baird | Indiana 4th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Beth Van Duyne | Texas 24th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Jay Obernolte | California 23rd District | $10K | … Counting |
| Sheri Biggs | South Carolina 3rd District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Vicente Gonzalez | Texas 34th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
Questions people ask
- How much did Space Exploration Technologies Corp. give to candidates in 2026?
- Space Exploration Technologies Corp. gave $1.3M directly to 164 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Space Exploration Technologies Corp. PAC, and 89% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 112 of the 143 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did Space Exploration Technologies Corp. give the most to in 2026?
- John Moolenaar (Republican, Michigan 2nd District, $15K), Randy Weber (Republican, Texas 14th District, $15K), John Carter (Republican, Texas 31st District, $15K), Kurt Alme (Republican, Montana Senate, $13K), Darren Soto (Democrat, Florida 9th District, $10K).