PAC
National Fisheries Institute
National Fisheries Institute (Fishpac)
Trade groupLobbyist PAC
Trade association · FEC committee C00101204
National Fisheries Institute gave $103K directly to 44 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, National Fisheries Institute (Fishpac), and 91% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 26 of the 33 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$103K
44 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
26
11 more still being counted
Hit rate
79%
$60K on winners, $22K on losers
Party split
91% / 9%
Republicans / Democrats
Biggest checks
The candidates this committee paid the most, and whether they won.
| Candidate | Race | Amount | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Collins | Maine Senate | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Pete Stauber | Minnesota 8th District | $9K | ✓ Won |
| Andy Harris | Maryland 1st District | $6K | ✓ Won |
| Bruce Westerman | Arkansas 4th District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Dan J. Sullivan | Alaska Senate | $5K | … Counting |
| Ed Markey | Massachusetts Senate | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Jason Smith | Missouri 8th District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Brad Finstad | Minnesota 1st District | $4K | … Counting |
| Richard Hudson | North Carolina 9th District | $4K | ✗ Lost |
| Aaron Bean | Florida 4th District | $3K | ✓ Won |
Questions people ask
- How much did National Fisheries Institute give to candidates in 2026?
- National Fisheries Institute gave $103K directly to 44 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, National Fisheries Institute (Fishpac), and 91% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 26 of the 33 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did National Fisheries Institute give the most to in 2026?
- Susan Collins (Republican, Maine Senate, $10K), Pete Stauber (Republican, Minnesota 8th District, $9K), Andy Harris (Republican, Maryland 1st District, $6K), Bruce Westerman (Republican, Arkansas 4th District, $5K), Dan J. Sullivan (Republican, Alaska Senate, $5K).