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Edison Electric Institute

Powerpac of the Edison Electric Institute

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Trade association · FEC committee C00095869

Edison Electric Institute gave $478K directly to 131 federal candidates in 2020 through its PAC, Powerpac of the Edison Electric Institute, and 55% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Dec 31, 2020). 126 of the 131 candidates with a result won.

Checks to candidates

$478K

131 candidates on the 2020 ballot

Winners bought

126

5 losers

Hit rate

96%

$454K on winners, $24K on losers

Party split

55% / 45%

Republicans / Democrats

Biggest checks

The candidates this committee paid the most, and whether they won.
CandidateRaceAmountResult
David A. PerdueGeorgia Senate$13K✗ Lost
Mitch McConnellKentucky Senate$10K✓ Won
Tom RiceSouth Carolina 7th District$10K✓ Won
James E. ClyburnSouth Carolina 6th District$10K✓ Won
Steny H. HoyerMaryland 5th District$10K✓ Won
Kevin McCarthyCalifornia 23rd District$10K✓ Won
Cheri BustosIllinois 17th District$10K✓ Won
Tom ReedNew York 23rd District$10K✓ Won
John M. KatkoNew York 24th District$10K✓ Won
Daniel T. KildeeMichigan 5th District$10K✓ Won

Questions people ask

How much did Edison Electric Institute give to candidates in 2020?
Edison Electric Institute gave $478K directly to 131 federal candidates in 2020 through its PAC, Powerpac of the Edison Electric Institute, and 55% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Dec 31, 2020). 126 of the 131 candidates with a result won.
Which politicians did Edison Electric Institute give the most to in 2020?
David A. Perdue (Republican, Georgia Senate, $13K), Mitch McConnell (Republican, Kentucky Senate, $10K), Tom Rice (Republican, South Carolina 7th District, $10K), James E. Clyburn (Democrat, South Carolina 6th District, $10K), Steny H. Hoyer (Democrat, Maryland 5th District, $10K).