PAC
Independent Petroleum Association of America
Ipaa Wildcatters Fund
Trade groupLobbyist PAC
Trade association · FEC committee C00246306
Independent Petroleum Association of America gave $198K directly to 76 federal candidates in 2020 through its PAC, Ipaa Wildcatters Fund, and 95% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2020). 71 of the 76 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$198K
76 candidates on the 2020 ballot
Winners bought
71
5 losers
Hit rate
93%
$160K on winners, $38K on losers
Party split
95% / 5%
Republicans / Democrats
Biggest checks
The candidates this committee paid the most, and whether they won.
| Candidate | Race | Amount | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joni Ernst | Iowa Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Thom Tilllis | North Carolina Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Martha McSally | Arizona Senate | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Steve Daines | Montana Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Cory Gardner | Colorado Senate | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Mitch McConnell | Kentucky Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| David A. Perdue | Georgia Senate | $8K | ✗ Lost |
| John Cornyn | Texas Senate | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Kevin McCarthy | California 23rd District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Dan Sullivan | Alaska Senate | $5K | ✓ Won |
Questions people ask
- How much did Independent Petroleum Association of America give to candidates in 2020?
- Independent Petroleum Association of America gave $198K directly to 76 federal candidates in 2020 through its PAC, Ipaa Wildcatters Fund, and 95% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2020). 71 of the 76 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did Independent Petroleum Association of America give the most to in 2020?
- Joni Ernst (Republican, Iowa Senate, $10K), Thom Tilllis (Republican, North Carolina Senate, $10K), Martha McSally (Republican, Arizona Senate, $10K), Steve Daines (Republican, Montana Senate, $10K), Cory Gardner (Republican, Colorado Senate, $10K).