PAC
Ernst
Jobs Opportunity and New Ideas PAC
Leadership PAC
Politician's leadership PAC · FEC committee C00566851
Ernst gave $204K directly to 34 federal candidates in 2022 through its PAC, Jobs Opportunity and New Ideas PAC, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Dec 31, 2022). 21 of the 34 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$204K
34 candidates on the 2022 ballot
Winners bought
21
13 losers
Hit rate
62%
$131K on winners, $73K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herschel Junior Walker | Georgia Senate | $15K | ✗ Lost |
| Ashley Hinson | Iowa 2nd District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Randy Feenstra | Iowa 4th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Mike Crapo | Idaho Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Chuck Grassley | Iowa Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Tiffany Smiley | Washington Senate | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Katie Britt | Alabama Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Bruce Poliquin | Maine 2nd District | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Adam Paul Laxalt | Nevada Senate | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Mike Lee | Utah Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
Questions people ask
- How much did Ernst give to candidates in 2022?
- Ernst gave $204K directly to 34 federal candidates in 2022 through its PAC, Jobs Opportunity and New Ideas PAC, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Dec 31, 2022). 21 of the 34 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did Ernst give the most to in 2022?
- Herschel Junior Walker (Republican, Georgia Senate, $15K), Ashley Hinson (Republican, Iowa 2nd District, $10K), Randy Feenstra (Republican, Iowa 4th District, $10K), Mike Crapo (Republican, Idaho Senate, $10K), Chuck Grassley (Republican, Iowa Senate, $10K).