PAC
Burger King
Burger King Franchisee PAC
Trade group
Trade association · FEC committee C00329425
Burger King gave $126K directly to 39 federal candidates in 2024 through its PAC, Burger King Franchisee PAC, and 87% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2024). 36 of the 39 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$126K
39 candidates on the 2024 ballot
Winners bought
36
3 losers
Hit rate
92%
$117K on winners, $9K on losers
Party split
87% / 13%
Republicans / Democrats
Biggest checks
The candidates this committee paid the most, and whether they won.
| Candidate | Race | Amount | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Hern | Oklahoma 1st District | $6K | ✓ Won |
| Maria Elvira Salazar | Florida 27th District | $6K | ✓ Won |
| Lloyd K. Smucker | Pennsylvania 11th District | $6K | ✓ Won |
| John James | Michigan 10th District | $6K | ✓ Won |
| Mario Diaz-Balart | Florida 26th District | $6K | ✓ Won |
| Virginia Foxx | North Carolina 5th District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Ted Cruz | Texas Senate | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Troy E. Nehls | Texas 22nd District | $4K | ✓ Won |
| Andrew R. Garbarino | New York 2nd District | $4K | ✓ Won |
| Andy Harris | Maryland 1st District | $4K | ✓ Won |
Questions people ask
- How much did Burger King give to candidates in 2024?
- Burger King gave $126K directly to 39 federal candidates in 2024 through its PAC, Burger King Franchisee PAC, and 87% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2024). 36 of the 39 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did Burger King give the most to in 2024?
- Kevin Hern (Republican, Oklahoma 1st District, $6K), Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican, Florida 27th District, $6K), Lloyd K. Smucker (Republican, Pennsylvania 11th District, $6K), John James (Republican, Michigan 10th District, $6K), Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican, Florida 26th District, $6K).