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American Optometric Association

American Optometric Association Political Action Committee

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Membership / ideological group · FEC committee C00024968

American Optometric Association gave $1.3M directly to 287 federal candidates in 2020 through its PAC, American Optometric Association Political Action Committee, and 53% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2020). 273 of the 287 candidates with a result won.

Checks to candidates

$1.3M

287 candidates on the 2020 ballot

Winners bought

273

14 losers

Hit rate

95%

$1.3M on winners, $67K on losers

Party split

53% / 47%

Republicans / Democrats

Biggest checks

The candidates this committee paid the most, and whether they won.
CandidateRaceAmountResult
David A. PerdueGeorgia Senate$17K✗ Lost
Rodney DavisIllinois 13th District$11K✓ Won
John JoycePennsylvania 13th District$11K✓ Won
James E. ClyburnSouth Carolina 6th District$10K✓ Won
Yvette D. ClarkeNew York 9th District$10K✓ Won
Shelley Moore CapitoWest Virginia Senate$10K✓ Won
Lisa Blunt RochesterDelaware at-large House seat$10K✓ Won
Michael C. BurgessTexas 26th District$10K✓ Won
John A. YarmuthKentucky 3rd District$10K✓ Won
Ron KindWisconsin 3rd District$10K✓ Won

Questions people ask

How much did American Optometric Association give to candidates in 2020?
American Optometric Association gave $1.3M directly to 287 federal candidates in 2020 through its PAC, American Optometric Association Political Action Committee, and 53% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2020). 273 of the 287 candidates with a result won.
Which politicians did American Optometric Association give the most to in 2020?
David A. Perdue (Republican, Georgia Senate, $17K), Rodney Davis (Republican, Illinois 13th District, $11K), John Joyce (Republican, Pennsylvania 13th District, $11K), James E. Clyburn (Democrat, South Carolina 6th District, $10K), Yvette D. Clarke (Democrat, New York 9th District, $10K).