PAC
USA Rice Federation
USA Rice Federation PAC
Trade association · FEC committee C00308478
USA Rice Federation gave $309K directly to 117 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, USA Rice Federation PAC, and 86% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 90 of the 108 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$309K
117 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
90
9 more still being counted
Hit rate
83%
$242K on winners, $37K on losers
Party split
86% / 14%
Republicans / Democrats
Who funds it
The people giving to the USA Rice Federation PAC
- Steve LinscombeDirector · USA Rice · TX$8K40 gifts
- Michael RueFarmer · CA$7K8 gifts
- Chris CrutchfieldPresident and CEO/Partner · American Commodity Co., LLC · CA$6K8 gifts
- Rance DanielsFarmer · Daniels Farms · MO$5K2 gifts
- Meryl Kennedy-FarrPresident · Kennedy Rice Mill · LA$5K2 gifts
- Meagan SchneiderOwner · Inland Cape Rice Company · MO$5K10 gifts
- Rick RhodyMilller · Farmers Rice Cooperative · CA$5K7 gifts
- William MidkiffFarmer · AR$5K2 gifts
- Fred ZaunbrecherFarmer · LA$5K5 gifts
- Kyle MidkiffSales · Greenway Equipment, Inc. · AR$5K
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- Daniel ShannonFarmer · MS$5K
- Robin DanielsFarmer · Daniels Farms · MO$5K
- Carlton FisherCrop Consultant · Nutrien Ag Solutions · TN$5K
- John OwenFarmer · LA$4K5 gifts
- Chuck VincentExecutive · Satake, USA · TX$4K3 gifts
- Lg RaunFarmer · TX$4K3 gifts
- Denise LeleuxChief Operating Office · Arva Intelligence · TX$4K2 gifts
- John MorganVice President · Louisiana Rice Mill · LA$3K3 gifts
- Eric VaughtFarmer · E & K Rice Farms · AR$3K
- Kirk SatterfieldFarmer · MS$3K7 gifts
- Marvin HareFarmer · AR$3K3 gifts
- Kamara AlvinAthlete · GA$3K
- Amy McarthurGlobal Product Manager · M & P Planting Co. · MS$3K3 gifts
- Bobby HanksExecutive · Supreme Rice, LLC · LA$3K3 gifts
- Jamie ClendeninCommercial Manager · Viserion Grain, LLC. · CO$3K
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
| Candidate | Race | Amount | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Johnson | Louisiana 4th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Frank Lucas | Oklahoma 3rd District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| David Valadao | California 22nd District | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Austin Scott | Georgia 8th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Glenn Thompson | Pennsylvania 15th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Jason Smith | Missouri 8th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Rick Crawford | Arkansas 1st District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Cindy Hyde-Smith | Mississippi Senate | $9K | … Counting |
| Steve Scalise | Louisiana 1st District | $9K | ✓ Won |
| Trent Kelly | Mississippi 1st District | $9K | ✓ Won |
Questions people ask
- How much did USA Rice Federation give to candidates in 2026?
- USA Rice Federation gave $309K directly to 117 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, USA Rice Federation PAC, and 86% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 90 of the 108 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did USA Rice Federation give the most to in 2026?
- Mike Johnson (Republican, Louisiana 4th District, $10K), Frank Lucas (Republican, Oklahoma 3rd District, $10K), David Valadao (Republican, California 22nd District, $10K), Austin Scott (Republican, Georgia 8th District, $10K), Glenn Thompson (Republican, Pennsylvania 15th District, $10K).