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Synchrony Financial
Synchrony Financial Employees Political Action Committee (Syncpac)
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Corporate PAC · FEC committee C00589119
Synchrony Financial gave $291K directly to 49 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Synchrony Financial Employees Political Action Committee (Syncpac), and 50% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 39 of the 46 candidates with a result won.
$291K
Checks to candidates
49 candidates on the 2026 ballot
39
Winners bought
3 more still being counted
85%
Hit rate
$209K on winners, $53K on losers
50% / 50%
Party split
Republicans / Democrats
Who funds it
The people giving to the Synchrony Financial PAC
358 named people gave $493K 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.
- Darrell OwensEvp & CEO, Lifestyle · Synchrony Financial · CT$10K2 gifts
- Dana RandellEvp & Chief Audit Executive · Synchrony Financial · CT$10K2 gifts
- Jonathan MothnerEvp & Chief Risk and Legal Officer · Synchrony Financial · CT$8K44 gifts
- Bart SchallerEvp & Platform CEO · Synchrony Financial · CT$8K44 gifts
- Max AxlerEvp & Chief Credit Officer · Synchrony Financial · CT$8K44 gifts
- Carol JuelEvp & Chief Technology and Operating O · Synchrony Financial · CT$8K44 gifts
- Brian WenzelEvp & Chief Financial Officer · Synchrony Financial · CT$8K44 gifts
- Michael BoppEvp & Chief Growth Officer · Synchrony Financial · CT$8K44 gifts
- Maran NalluswamiEvp & Chief Strategy and Business Deve · Synchrony Financial · IL$8K44 gifts
- Brian DoublesPresident & CEO, Synchrony Financial · Synchrony Financial · CT$8K44 gifts
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- Fuchu ShenSvp, Digital Cco, Product & Bd · Synchrony Financial · CT$8K3 gifts
- Courtney GentlemanEvp & CEO, Diversified and Value · Synchrony Financial · CT$6K43 gifts
- Alberto CasellasEvp & CEO, Health & Wellness · Synchrony Financial · CT$6K32 gifts
- Douglas SteareSvp, Tax - Tax Operations · Synchrony Financial · CT$6K44 gifts
- Paul William ParkerBoard Member · Synchrony Financial · CT$5K
- Ellen ZaneBoard Member · Synchrony Financial · CT$5K
- Fernando AguirreBoard Member · Synchrony Financial · CT$5K
- Faisal Uddin MirSvp, Global Collections, Recovery & Op · Synchrony Financial · CT$5K2 gifts
- Jeffrey NaylorBoard Member · Synchrony Financial · CT$5K
- Daniel ColaoBoard Member · Synchrony Financial · CT$5K
- Eric DuenwaldSvp & Treasurer · Synchrony Financial · CT$5K2 gifts
- Laurel RichieBoard Member · Synchrony Financial · CT$5K
- Kelli NessethSvp, General Manager - Lowe's · Synchrony Financial · CT$5K43 gifts
- John MurphySvp & CFO, Health & Wellness · Synchrony Financial · CT$4K42 gifts
- Aaron BrownSvp, Total Rewards · Synchrony Financial · CT$4K42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emilia Sykes | Ohio 13th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Tom Emmer | Minnesota 6th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| French Hill | Arkansas 2nd District | $10K | … Counting |
| Jim Himes | Connecticut 4th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Bill Huizenga | Michigan 4th District | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Gwen Moore | Wisconsin 4th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Bryan Steil | Wisconsin 1st District | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Ann Wagner | Missouri 2nd District | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Brittany Pettersen | Colorado 7th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Mike Carey | Ohio 15th District | $10K | ✗ Lost |
Questions people ask
- How much did Synchrony Financial give to candidates in 2026?
- Synchrony Financial gave $291K directly to 49 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Synchrony Financial Employees Political Action Committee (Syncpac), and 50% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 39 of the 46 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did Synchrony Financial give the most to in 2026?
- Emilia Sykes (Democrat, Ohio 13th District, $10K), Tom Emmer (Republican, Minnesota 6th District, $10K), French Hill (Republican, Arkansas 2nd District, $10K), Jim Himes (Democrat, Connecticut 4th District, $10K), Bill Huizenga (Republican, Michigan 4th District, $10K).