PAC
Tried-and-True PAC
Leadership PAC
Politician's leadership PAC · FEC committee C00680132
Tried-and-True PAC gave $205K directly to 48 federal candidates in 2026, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 39 of the 40 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$205K
48 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
39
8 more still being counted
Hit rate
98%
$160K on winners, $3K on losers
Party split
0% / 100%
Republicans / Democrats
Biggest checks
The candidates this committee paid the most, and whether they won.
| Candidate | Race | Amount | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Landsman | Ohio 1st District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Frank J. Mrvan | Indiana 1st District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Susie Lee | Nevada 3rd District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Mike Thompson | California 4th District | $10K | … Counting |
| Don Davis | North Carolina 1st District | $9K | ✓ Won |
| Steven Horsford | Nevada 4th District | $9K | ✓ Won |
| Darren Soto | Florida 9th District | $9K | … Counting |
| Tom Suozzi | New York 3rd District | $8K | ✓ Won |
| Josh Riley | New York 19th District | $8K | ✓ Won |
| Doris Matsui | California 7th District | $7K | … Counting |
Questions people ask
- How much did Tried-and-True PAC give to candidates in 2026?
- Tried-and-True PAC gave $205K directly to 48 federal candidates in 2026, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 39 of the 40 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did Tried-and-True PAC give the most to in 2026?
- Greg Landsman (Democrat, Ohio 1st District, $10K), Frank J. Mrvan (Democrat, Indiana 1st District, $10K), Susie Lee (Democrat, Nevada 3rd District, $10K), Mike Thompson (Democrat, California 4th District, $10K), Don Davis (Democrat, North Carolina 1st District, $9K).