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K&L Gates LLP Political Action Committee (Dc)
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K&L Gates LLP Political Action Committee (Dc) gave $293K directly to 152 federal candidates in 2026, and 61% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 120 of the 135 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$293K
152 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
120
17 more still being counted
Hit rate
89%
$233K on winners, $31K on losers
Party split
61% / 39%
Republicans / Democrats
Biggest checks
The candidates this committee paid the most, and whether they won.
| Candidate | Race | Amount | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Warner | Virginia Senate | $8K | ✓ Won |
| Chris Coons | Delaware Senate | $8K | ✓ Won |
| John Hickenlooper | Colorado Senate | $7K | ✓ Won |
| Jeff Merkley | Oregon Senate | $6K | ✓ Won |
| Jon Husted | Ohio Senate (special) | $6K | ✗ Lost |
| Jack Reed | Rhode Island Senate | $6K | ✓ Won |
| Jim Risch | Idaho Senate | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Guy Reschenthaler | Pennsylvania 14th District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Bill Huizenga | Michigan 4th District | $5K | ✗ Lost |
| Steve Scalise | Louisiana 1st District | $5K | ✓ Won |
Questions people ask
- How much did K&L Gates LLP Political Action Committee (Dc) give to candidates in 2026?
- K&L Gates LLP Political Action Committee (Dc) gave $293K directly to 152 federal candidates in 2026, and 61% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 120 of the 135 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did K&L Gates LLP Political Action Committee (Dc) give the most to in 2026?
- Mark Warner (Democrat, Virginia Senate, $8K), Chris Coons (Democrat, Delaware Senate, $8K), John Hickenlooper (Democrat, Colorado Senate, $7K), Jeff Merkley (Democrat, Oregon Senate, $6K), Jon Husted (Republican, Ohio Senate (special), $6K).