PAC
Ernst
Jobs Opportunity and New Ideas PAC
Leadership PAC
Politician's leadership PAC · FEC committee C00566851
Ernst gave $235K directly to 26 federal candidates in 2024 through its PAC, Jobs Opportunity and New Ideas PAC, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2024). 19 of the 26 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$235K
26 candidates on the 2024 ballot
Winners bought
19
7 losers
Hit rate
73%
$170K on winners, $65K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Justice | West Virginia Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Jim Banks | Indiana Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Randy Feenstra | Iowa 4th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| John Barrasso | Wyoming Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Josh Hawley | Missouri Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Marsha Blackburn | Tennessee Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Rick Scott | Florida Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Ted Cruz | Texas Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Roger F. Wicker | Mississippi Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Kevin Cramer | North Dakota Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
Questions people ask
- How much did Ernst give to candidates in 2024?
- Ernst gave $235K directly to 26 federal candidates in 2024 through its PAC, Jobs Opportunity and New Ideas PAC, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2024). 19 of the 26 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did Ernst give the most to in 2024?
- Jim Justice (Republican, West Virginia Senate, $10K), Jim Banks (Republican, Indiana Senate, $10K), Randy Feenstra (Republican, Iowa 4th District, $10K), John Barrasso (Republican, Wyoming Senate, $10K), Josh Hawley (Republican, Missouri Senate, $10K).