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Other PAC · FEC committee C00503151

Upper Hand Fund gave $160K directly to 57 federal candidates in 2020, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2020). 52 of the 57 candidates with a result won.

Checks to candidates

$160K

57 candidates on the 2020 ballot

Winners bought

52

5 losers

Hit rate

91%

$150K on winners, $10K on losers

Party split

100% / 0%

Republicans / Democrats

Biggest checks

The candidates this committee paid the most, and whether they won.
CandidateRaceAmountResult
Alex X. MooneyWest Virginia 2nd District$10K✓ Won
Andy BarrKentucky 6th District$10K✓ Won
Ann WagnerMissouri 2nd District$8K✓ Won
Lee M. ZeldinNew York 1st District$7K✓ Won
Fred UptonMichigan 6th District$5K✓ Won
Elise M. StefanikNew York 21st District$5K✓ Won
French HillArkansas 2nd District$5K✓ Won
John JamesMichigan Senate$5K✗ Lost
Tim WalbergMichigan 7th District$5K✓ Won
Richard HudsonNorth Carolina 8th District$5K✓ Won

Questions people ask

How much did Upper Hand Fund give to candidates in 2020?
Upper Hand Fund gave $160K directly to 57 federal candidates in 2020, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2020). 52 of the 57 candidates with a result won.
Which politicians did Upper Hand Fund give the most to in 2020?
Alex X. Mooney (Republican, West Virginia 2nd District, $10K), Andy Barr (Republican, Kentucky 6th District, $10K), Ann Wagner (Republican, Missouri 2nd District, $8K), Lee M. Zeldin (Republican, New York 1st District, $7K), Fred Upton (Republican, Michigan 6th District, $5K).