PAC
American Pistachio Growers Pistachio Political Action Committee
Trade group
Trade association · FEC committee C00197715
American Pistachio Growers Pistachio Political Action Committee gave $175K directly to 23 federal candidates in 2026, and 53% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 18 of the 22 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$175K
23 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
18
1 more still being counted
Hit rate
82%
$137K on winners, $33K on losers
Party split
53% / 47%
Republicans / Democrats
Who funds it
The people giving to American Pistachio Growers Pistachio Political Action Committee
90 named people gave $132K in itemized gifts this cycle. These are the biggest 25. Committees must name anyone who gives more than $200 in a year; smaller gifts are reported only as a lump sum, and money from companies, unions and other groups is not in this list.
- Robert KeenanFarmer · Keenan Farms · CA$10K2 gifts
- Larry LowderGrower · Alkali Hollow Farms · CA$10K2 gifts
- Ken CurtiOwner · Curtico Enterprises · CA$10K2 gifts
- Joshua SettonProcessor · Setton Pistachio Company · NY$10K2 gifts
- Dan HoekstraReal Estate Broker · Hoekstra & Associates · CA$7K2 gifts
- Larry WilkinsonFarmer · J. Poonian Limited Partnership · CA$6K2 gifts
- Michael WoolfOwner · Mike Woolf Farming Co. · CA$5K2 gifts
- Harris Lee CohenGeneral Manager · Setton Farms · NY$5K
- Sharon NaraghiChief Operating Officer · Sharon Naraghi Farms, LLC · CA$3K
- Craig FourchySenior Partner & Sales Manager · Ultra Gro, LLC · CA$3K2 gifts
Show 15 moreShow fewer
- Jeffrey CarrDirector of Grower Relations · Deerpoint Group, Inc. · CA$2K2 gifts
- Jeff GibbonsGrower Relations Manager · Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc · CA$2K
- Michael BeelerOwner · Beeler Industries Inc. · CA$2K
- John Leo HeulerFarmer · North Bowie Farming/a & P Ranch · AZ$2K
- Kevin WilletDistrict Manager · Cardinal Professional Products · CA$2K
- Phil HansenPartner · Hansen Ranches · CA$2K
- Ron MarconiRetired · CA$2K2 gifts
- Veronica VicencioCa Agronomic Specialist · Plant Food Systems, Inc. · CA$2K
- John DuweWestern Regional Sales Manger · Satake USA · CA$2K2 gifts
- Scott SilvasVice President of Sales · Palogix International · CA$2K
- Carlos MendezVice President · Rooted Asset Management · CA$1K
- Joseph WellsController · Orchard Machinery Corporation · CA$1K
- Robert LakeDDS · Lake Dental · CA$1K3 gifts
- Mark BradyAg Product Marketing/ Bus Devel · Plant Foods Systems, Inc. · CA$1K
- Jacob SheelyPartner/Farm Management · Sff II · CA$1K
Names, employers and occupations are as the committee reported them to the FEC. People with the same name in the same state are counted as one person. Federal law bars using these names to ask for money or for any commercial purpose.
Biggest checks
The candidates this committee paid the most, and whether they won.
| Candidate | Race | Amount | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabe Vasquez | New Mexico 2nd District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Andy Harris | Maryland 1st District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Jason Smith | Missouri 8th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Adam Gray | California 13th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| David Valadao | California 22nd District | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Vince Fong | California 20th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Jimmy Panetta | California 19th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Jim Costa | California 21st District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Sanford Bishop | Georgia 2nd District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Juan Ciscomani | Arizona 6th District | $10K | ✗ Lost |
Questions people ask
- How much did American Pistachio Growers Pistachio Political Action Committee give to candidates in 2026?
- American Pistachio Growers Pistachio Political Action Committee gave $175K directly to 23 federal candidates in 2026, and 53% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 18 of the 22 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did American Pistachio Growers Pistachio Political Action Committee give the most to in 2026?
- Gabe Vasquez (Democrat, New Mexico 2nd District, $10K), Andy Harris (Republican, Maryland 1st District, $10K), Jason Smith (Republican, Missouri 8th District, $10K), Adam Gray (Democrat, California 13th District, $10K), David Valadao (Republican, California 22nd District, $10K).