America's Credit Unions PAC spent $2.0M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 50% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). Among dollars with a matched election-stage result, 100% were on the winning side ($1.5M won, $0 lost, with $498K in races still being counted). $0 had no matched result and is excluded.
Outside spending
$2.0M
Winning share of scored dollars
100%
$1.5M scored (75% of spending); $0 unknown
On the losing side
$0
$498K still being counted
Supporting vs attacking
100% / 0%
$2.0M for, $0 against
Google says America's Credit Unions PAC also spent $13K on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (1% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
- Brian SchoolsIndividual$10K (1%)
- Cynthia ConnellyIndividual$10K (1%)
- Eric DayIndividual$10K (1%)
- Nicholas AmbrosiniIndividual$10K (1%)
- Caroline WillardIndividual$10K (1%)
- Darin MoodyIndividual$10K (1%)
- Jenna LampsonIndividual$10K (1%)
- Lisa GinterIndividual$10K (1%)
- Douglas FerraroIndividual$10K (1%)
- Patrick PierceIndividual$10K (1%)
The people behind it
The people giving to America's Credit Unions PAC
- Brian SchoolsPresident/CEO · Chartway Fcu · VA$10K2 gifts
- Cynthia ConnellySvp-Governmental Affairs/Outreach · Georgia United Cu · GA$10K2 gifts
- Eric DaySvp-Brd Advocacy/Strategic Initiatives · Credit Union of Southern California · CA$10K2 gifts
- Nicholas AmbrosiniPresident/CEO · Valley Strong Credit Union · CA$10K2 gifts
- Caroline WillardPresident/CEO · Cornerstone League · TX$10K2 gifts
- Darin MoodyPresident/CEO · Utah First Fcu · UT$10K2 gifts
- Jenna LampsonPresident/CEO · Pacific Service Cu · CA$10K6 gifts
- Lisa GinterCEO · Communityamerica Credit Union · KS$10K2 gifts
- Douglas FerraroPresident/CEO · Bellco Cu · CO$10K2 gifts
- Patrick PierceCEO · City & County Credit Union · MN$10K18 gifts
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- Scott MacknightPresident/CEO · Triangle Cu · NH$9K8 gifts
- Chris LosethPresident & CEO · P1fcu · ID$8K42 gifts
- Edward RiveraChief Operating Officer & Chief Financ · Americas Credit Unions · WI$8K40 gifts
- Thomas Hawkins IIIHead of Political Affairs · Americas Credit Unions · VA$8K40 gifts
- Anthony DemangoneChief Membership & Engagement Officer · Americas Credit Unions · VA$8K40 gifts
- Jill TomalinExecutive Vice President & Chief of St · Americas Credit Unions · WI$8K40 gifts
- Karen HarbinPresidentceo · Commonwealth Cu · KY$8K16 gifts
- Charles Mallon Jr.President/CEO · Abnb Federal Credit Union · VA$8K40 gifts
- Tracey WheelerSvp/Cmeo · Visions Fcu · NY$8K39 gifts
- Todd SpiczenskiChief Association Services Officer · Americas Credit Unions · WI$8K38 gifts
- Tyrone MusePresident/CEO · Visions Fcu · NY$8K34 gifts
- Bill CheneyCEO · Schoolsfirst Fcu · CA$8K4 gifts
- Troy StangPresident/CEO · Gowest Credit Union Association · WA$8K38 gifts
- Gregory HigginsSvp/Cao/General Counsel · Wings Financial Credit Union · MN$8K3 gifts
- Brett MartinezPresident/CEO · Redwood Cu · CA$8K3 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.
Where the money went
| Candidate | Race | Spending | Amount | Won? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vicente Gonzalez | Texas 34th District | Supporting | $700K | ✓ Yes |
| Young Kim | California 40th District (primary) | Supporting | $500K | ✓ Yes |
| Young Kim | California 40th District | Supporting | $498K | Counting |
| Ben McAdams | Utah 1st District (primary) | Supporting | $300K | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did America's Credit Unions PAC spend in 2026, and did it win?
- America's Credit Unions PAC spent $2.0M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 50% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). Among dollars with a matched election-stage result, 100% were on the winning side ($1.5M won, $0 lost, with $498K in races still being counted). $0 had no matched result and is excluded.
- Who funds America's Credit Unions PAC?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were Brian Schools ($10K), Cynthia Connelly ($10K), Eric Day ($10K), Nicholas Ambrosini ($10K), Caroline Willard ($10K), out of $1.6M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did America's Credit Unions PAC spend the most on in 2026?
- for Vicente Gonzalez (Texas 34th District, $700K, won); for Young Kim (California 40th District, $500K, won); for Young Kim (California 40th District, $498K, pending).