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Southwest Airlines Co

Southwest Airlines Co. Political Action Committee (Swapac)

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Corporate PAC · FEC committee C00341602

Southwest Airlines Co gave $280K directly to 101 federal candidates in 2024 through its PAC, Southwest Airlines Co. Political Action Committee (Swapac), and 53% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2024). 96 of the 101 candidates with a result won.

Checks to candidates

$280K

101 candidates on the 2024 ballot

Winners bought

96

5 losers

Hit rate

95%

$267K on winners, $13K on losers

Party split

47% / 53%

Republicans / Democrats

Biggest checks

The candidates this committee paid the most, and whether they won.
CandidateRaceAmountResult
Rick LarsenWashington 2nd District$10K✓ Won
Jason SmithMissouri 8th District$10K✓ Won
Richard E. NealMassachusetts 1st District$10K✓ Won
Sam GravesMissouri 6th District$10K✓ Won
Jake EllzeyTexas 6th District$9K✓ Won
Marc VeaseyTexas 33rd District$6K✓ Won
Tammy BaldwinWisconsin Senate$6K✓ Won
Dina TitusNevada 1st District$5K✓ Won
Steve CohenTennessee 9th District$5K✓ Won
Tom ColeOklahoma 4th District$5K✓ Won

Questions people ask

How much did Southwest Airlines Co give to candidates in 2024?
Southwest Airlines Co gave $280K directly to 101 federal candidates in 2024 through its PAC, Southwest Airlines Co. Political Action Committee (Swapac), and 53% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2024). 96 of the 101 candidates with a result won.
Which politicians did Southwest Airlines Co give the most to in 2024?
Rick Larsen (Democrat, Washington 2nd District, $10K), Jason Smith (Republican, Missouri 8th District, $10K), Richard E. Neal (Democrat, Massachusetts 1st District, $10K), Sam Graves (Republican, Missouri 6th District, $10K), Jake Ellzey (Republican, Texas 6th District, $9K).