PAC
National Restaurant Association
National Restaurant Association PAC (Restaurant PAC)
MembershipLobbyist PAC
Membership / ideological group · FEC committee C00003764
National Restaurant Association gave $354K directly to 81 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, National Restaurant Association PAC (Restaurant PAC), and 77% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 59 of the 73 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$354K
81 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
59
8 more still being counted
Hit rate
81%
$262K on winners, $65K on losers
Party split
77% / 23%
Republicans / Democrats
Biggest checks
The candidates this committee paid the most, and whether they won.
| Candidate | Race | Amount | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Walberg | Michigan 5th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Bryan Steil | Wisconsin 1st District | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Guy Reschenthaler | Pennsylvania 14th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Shelley Moore Capito | West Virginia Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Katherine Clark | Massachusetts 5th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Pete Ricketts | Nebraska Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Jon Husted | Ohio Senate (special) | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Lisa McClain | Michigan 9th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Pete Aguilar | California 33rd District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Ashley Moody | Florida Senate (special) | $10K | ✓ Won |
Questions people ask
- How much did National Restaurant Association give to candidates in 2026?
- National Restaurant Association gave $354K directly to 81 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, National Restaurant Association PAC (Restaurant PAC), and 77% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 59 of the 73 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did National Restaurant Association give the most to in 2026?
- Tim Walberg (Republican, Michigan 5th District, $10K), Bryan Steil (Republican, Wisconsin 1st District, $10K), Guy Reschenthaler (Republican, Pennsylvania 14th District, $10K), Shelley Moore Capito (Republican, West Virginia Senate, $10K), Katherine Clark (Democrat, Massachusetts 5th District, $10K).