PAC
Shelby
Defend America PAC
Leadership PAC
Politician's leadership PAC · FEC committee C00325993
Shelby gave $255K directly to 27 federal candidates in 2020 through its PAC, Defend America PAC, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2020). 21 of the 27 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$255K
27 candidates on the 2020 ballot
Winners bought
21
6 losers
Hit rate
78%
$205K on winners, $50K on losers
Party split
100% / 0%
Republicans / Democrats
Biggest checks
The candidates this committee paid the most, and whether they won.
| Candidate | Race | Amount | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Sasse | Nebraska Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Mike Rounds | South Dakota Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Shelley Moore Capito | West Virginia Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Bill Cassidy | Louisiana Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Jim Risch | Idaho Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Cory Gardner | Colorado Senate | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Steve Daines | Montana Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Dan Sullivan | Alaska Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| John Cornyn | Texas Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Martha McSally | Arizona Senate | $10K | ✗ Lost |
Questions people ask
- How much did Shelby give to candidates in 2020?
- Shelby gave $255K directly to 27 federal candidates in 2020 through its PAC, Defend America PAC, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2020). 21 of the 27 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did Shelby give the most to in 2020?
- Ben Sasse (Republican, Nebraska Senate, $10K), Mike Rounds (Republican, South Dakota Senate, $10K), Shelley Moore Capito (Republican, West Virginia Senate, $10K), Bill Cassidy (Republican, Louisiana Senate, $10K), Jim Risch (Republican, Idaho Senate, $10K).