PAC
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 18
Political Education Patterns Political Arm Intl Union Operating Eng Local 18
Union
Labor union · FEC committee C00065870
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 18 gave $125K directly to 13 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Political Education Patterns Political Arm Intl Union Operating Eng Local 18, and 60% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 9 of the 12 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$125K
13 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
9
1 more still being counted
Hit rate
75%
$90K on winners, $25K on losers
Party split
60% / 40%
Republicans / Democrats
Biggest checks
The candidates this committee paid the most, and whether they won.
| Candidate | Race | Amount | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Balderson | Ohio 12th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Mike Carey | Ohio 15th District | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Mike Turner | Ohio 10th District | $10K | … Counting |
| David Taylor | Ohio 2nd District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Emilia Sykes | Ohio 13th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| David Joyce | Ohio 14th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Joyce Beatty | Ohio 3rd District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Marcy Kaptur | Ohio 9th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Greg Landsman | Ohio 1st District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Max Miller | Ohio 7th District | $10K | ✗ Lost |
Questions people ask
- How much did International Union of Operating Engineers Local 18 give to candidates in 2026?
- International Union of Operating Engineers Local 18 gave $125K directly to 13 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Political Education Patterns Political Arm Intl Union Operating Eng Local 18, and 60% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 9 of the 12 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did International Union of Operating Engineers Local 18 give the most to in 2026?
- Troy Balderson (Republican, Ohio 12th District, $10K), Mike Carey (Republican, Ohio 15th District, $10K), Mike Turner (Republican, Ohio 10th District, $10K), David Taylor (Republican, Ohio 2nd District, $10K), Emilia Sykes (Democrat, Ohio 13th District, $10K).