PAC
Nelnet, Inc.
Nelnet Inc PAC (Nelnet PAC)
CorporateLobbyist PAC
Corporate PAC · FEC committee C00370015
Nelnet, Inc. gave $120K directly to 28 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Nelnet Inc PAC (Nelnet PAC), and 64% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 20 of the 25 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$120K
28 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
20
3 more still being counted
Hit rate
80%
$91K on winners, $16K on losers
Party split
64% / 36%
Republicans / Democrats
Biggest checks
The candidates this committee paid the most, and whether they won.
| Candidate | Race | Amount | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Flood | Nebraska 1st District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Tom Cole | Oklahoma 4th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Sean Casten | Illinois 6th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Mike Johnson | Louisiana 4th District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Lisa McClain | Michigan 9th District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Steven Horsford | Nevada 4th District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Trent Kelly | Mississippi 1st District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Ken Calvert | California 40th District | $5K | … Counting |
| Emanuel Cleaver | Missouri 5th District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| David Rouzer | North Carolina 7th District | $5K | … Counting |
Questions people ask
- How much did Nelnet, Inc. give to candidates in 2026?
- Nelnet, Inc. gave $120K directly to 28 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Nelnet Inc PAC (Nelnet PAC), and 64% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 20 of the 25 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did Nelnet, Inc. give the most to in 2026?
- Mike Flood (Republican, Nebraska 1st District, $10K), Tom Cole (Republican, Oklahoma 4th District, $10K), Sean Casten (Democrat, Illinois 6th District, $10K), Mike Johnson (Republican, Louisiana 4th District, $5K), Lisa McClain (Republican, Michigan 9th District, $5K).