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American Petroleum Institute Political Action Committee (Api PAC)

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Trade association · FEC committee C00483677

American Petroleum Institute Political Action Committee (Api PAC) gave $133K directly to 56 federal candidates in 2020, and 75% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2020). 49 of the 56 candidates with a result won.

Checks to candidates

$133K

56 candidates on the 2020 ballot

Winners bought

49

7 losers

Hit rate

88%

$104K on winners, $30K on losers

Party split

75% / 25%

Republicans / Democrats

Biggest checks

The candidates this committee paid the most, and whether they won.
CandidateRaceAmountResult
Cory GardnerColorado Senate$10K✗ Lost
Jim InhofeOklahoma Senate$6K✓ Won
David A. PerdueGeorgia Senate$6K✗ Lost
Steve DainesMontana Senate$5K✓ Won
Vicente GonzalezTexas 15th District$5K✓ Won
Kevin McCarthyCalifornia 23rd District$5K✓ Won
Cedric L. RichmondLouisiana 2nd District$5K✓ Won
Kelly LoefflerGeorgia Senate (special)$5K✗ Lost
Martha McSallyArizona Senate$5K✗ Lost
Dan SullivanAlaska Senate$4K✓ Won

Questions people ask

How much did American Petroleum Institute Political Action Committee (Api PAC) give to candidates in 2020?
American Petroleum Institute Political Action Committee (Api PAC) gave $133K directly to 56 federal candidates in 2020, and 75% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2020). 49 of the 56 candidates with a result won.
Which politicians did American Petroleum Institute Political Action Committee (Api PAC) give the most to in 2020?
Cory Gardner (Republican, Colorado Senate, $10K), Jim Inhofe (Republican, Oklahoma Senate, $6K), David A. Perdue (Republican, Georgia Senate, $6K), Steve Daines (Republican, Montana Senate, $5K), Vicente Gonzalez (Democrat, Texas 15th District, $5K).