PAC
Ipaa Wildcatters Fund
Trade groupLobbyist PAC
Trade association · FEC committee C00246306
Ipaa Wildcatters Fund gave $131K directly to 42 federal candidates in 2026, and 95% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 21 of the 36 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$131K
42 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
21
6 more still being counted
Hit rate
58%
$53K on winners, $64K on losers
Party split
95% / 5%
Republicans / Democrats
Biggest checks
The candidates this committee paid the most, and whether they won.
| Candidate | Race | Amount | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Rogers | Michigan Senate | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Gabe Evans | Colorado 8th District | $6K | ✗ Lost |
| August Pfluger | Texas 11th District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Bruce Westerman | Arkansas 4th District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Steve Scalise | Louisiana 1st District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Michael Whatley | North Carolina Senate | $5K | ✗ Lost |
| Jon Husted | Ohio Senate (special) | $5K | ✗ Lost |
| Susan Collins | Maine Senate | $5K | ✗ Lost |
| Roger Marshall | Kansas Senate | $5K | ✗ Lost |
| Ken Paxton | Texas Senate | $5K | ✗ Lost |
Questions people ask
- How much did Ipaa Wildcatters Fund give to candidates in 2026?
- Ipaa Wildcatters Fund gave $131K directly to 42 federal candidates in 2026, and 95% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 21 of the 36 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did Ipaa Wildcatters Fund give the most to in 2026?
- Mike Rogers (Republican, Michigan Senate, $10K), Gabe Evans (Republican, Colorado 8th District, $6K), August Pfluger (Republican, Texas 11th District, $5K), Bruce Westerman (Republican, Arkansas 4th District, $5K), Steve Scalise (Republican, Louisiana 1st District, $5K).