PAC
Burger King
Burger King Franchisee PAC
Trade group
Trade association · FEC committee C00329425
Burger King gave $159K directly to 46 federal candidates in 2022 through its PAC, Burger King Franchisee PAC, and 85% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2022). 43 of the 46 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$159K
46 candidates on the 2022 ballot
Winners bought
43
3 losers
Hit rate
93%
$150K on winners, $9K on losers
Party split
85% / 15%
Republicans / Democrats
Biggest checks
The candidates this committee paid the most, and whether they won.
| Candidate | Race | Amount | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Foxx | North Carolina 5th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Mike Lee | Utah Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Henry Cuellar | Texas 28th District | $9K | ✓ Won |
| Lloyd K. Smucker | Pennsylvania 11th District | $7K | ✓ Won |
| Josh Gottheimer | New Jersey 5th District | $6K | ✓ Won |
| JD Vance | Ohio Senate | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Blake Masters | Arizona Senate | $5K | ✗ Lost |
| Marco Rubio | Florida Senate | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Ron Johnson | Wisconsin Senate | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Mary Miller | Illinois 15th District | $4K | ✓ Won |
Questions people ask
- How much did Burger King give to candidates in 2022?
- Burger King gave $159K directly to 46 federal candidates in 2022 through its PAC, Burger King Franchisee PAC, and 85% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2022). 43 of the 46 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did Burger King give the most to in 2022?
- Virginia Foxx (Republican, North Carolina 5th District, $10K), Mike Lee (Independent / other, Utah Senate, $10K), Henry Cuellar (Democrat, Texas 28th District, $9K), Lloyd K. Smucker (Republican, Pennsylvania 11th District, $7K), Josh Gottheimer (Democrat, New Jersey 5th District, $6K).