PAC
Bechtel
Bechtel Group, Inc. Political Action Committee (Bechtel Political Action Committee)
CorporateLobbyist PAC
Corporate PAC · FEC committee C00103697
Bechtel gave $208K directly to 37 federal candidates in 2020 through its PAC, Bechtel Group, Inc. Political Action Committee (Bechtel Political Action Committee), and 56% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Dec 31, 2020). 36 of the 37 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$208K
37 candidates on the 2020 ballot
Winners bought
36
1 losers
Hit rate
97%
$203K on winners, $5K on losers
Party split
44% / 56%
Republicans / Democrats
Biggest checks
The candidates this committee paid the most, and whether they won.
| Candidate | Race | Amount | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Simpson | Idaho 2nd District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Dan Newhouse | Washington 4th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Paul D. Tonko | New York 20th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| James R. Langevin | Rhode Island 2nd District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| James E. Clyburn | South Carolina 6th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Derek Kilmer | Washington 6th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Jaime Herrera Beutler | Washington 3rd District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Joe Courtney | Connecticut 2nd District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Marcy Kaptur | Ohio 9th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Mike Rogers | Alabama 3rd District | $10K | ✓ Won |
Questions people ask
- How much did Bechtel give to candidates in 2020?
- Bechtel gave $208K directly to 37 federal candidates in 2020 through its PAC, Bechtel Group, Inc. Political Action Committee (Bechtel Political Action Committee), and 56% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Dec 31, 2020). 36 of the 37 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did Bechtel give the most to in 2020?
- Mike Simpson (Republican, Idaho 2nd District, $10K), Dan Newhouse (Republican, Washington 4th District, $10K), Paul D. Tonko (Democrat, New York 20th District, $10K), James R. Langevin (Democrat, Rhode Island 2nd District, $10K), James E. Clyburn (Democrat, South Carolina 6th District, $10K).