PAC
US Energy PAC (the PAC of American Exploration & Production Council, Inc.)
Trade group
Trade association · FEC committee C00755454
US Energy PAC (the PAC of American Exploration & Production Council, Inc.) gave $133K directly to 38 federal candidates in 2026, and 85% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 28 of the 35 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$133K
38 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
28
3 more still being counted
Hit rate
80%
$88K on winners, $35K on losers
Party split
85% / 15%
Republicans / Democrats
Biggest checks
The candidates this committee paid the most, and whether they won.
| Candidate | Race | Amount | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Husted | Ohio Senate (special) | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Michael Whatley | North Carolina Senate | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Shelley Moore Capito | West Virginia Senate | $7K | ✓ Won |
| August Pfluger | Texas 11th District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Brett Guthrie | Kentucky 2nd District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Mike Carey | Ohio 15th District | $5K | ✗ Lost |
| Pete Stauber | Minnesota 8th District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Troy Balderson | Ohio 12th District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Jeff Hurd | Colorado 3rd District | $5K | … Counting |
| Lizzie Fletcher | Texas 7th District | $5K | ✓ Won |
Questions people ask
- How much did US Energy PAC (the PAC of American Exploration & Production Council, Inc.) give to candidates in 2026?
- US Energy PAC (the PAC of American Exploration & Production Council, Inc.) gave $133K directly to 38 federal candidates in 2026, and 85% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 28 of the 35 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did US Energy PAC (the PAC of American Exploration & Production Council, Inc.) give the most to in 2026?
- Jon Husted (Republican, Ohio Senate (special), $10K), Michael Whatley (Republican, North Carolina Senate, $10K), Shelley Moore Capito (Republican, West Virginia Senate, $7K), August Pfluger (Republican, Texas 11th District, $5K), Brett Guthrie (Republican, Kentucky 2nd District, $5K).