PAC
The American Waterways Operators
American Waterways Operators-PAC
Trade groupLobbyist PAC
Trade association · FEC committee C00034678
The American Waterways Operators gave $171K directly to 77 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, American Waterways Operators-PAC, and 66% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 61 of the 73 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$171K
77 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
61
4 more still being counted
Hit rate
84%
$138K on winners, $16K on losers
Party split
66% / 34%
Republicans / Democrats
Who funds it
The people giving to the The American Waterways Operators PAC
82 named people gave $160K 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.
- Kelly TeichmanExecutive Chairman · T & T Marine Salvage, Inc. · TX$10K2 gifts
- Charles Haun IIIOperations Manager · Parker Towing Company · AL$6K6 gifts
- Austin GoldingPresident · Golding Barge Line, Inc. · MS$5K
- Edwin BrooksCEO · Maritime Partners · LA$5K
- James RobertsonManaging Partner · Strategic Towing Services, LLC · TX$5K3 gifts
- Baxter SouthernMarine Insurance · Mcgriff Insurance Services · MO$5K2 gifts
- Todd ClowerCEO · Harbor Towing & Fleeting, LLC · LA$5K2 gifts
- Mario MunozPresident · Turn Services, LLC · LA$4K2 gifts
- Brian Buckley McallisterPresident · Mcallister Towing · NY$4K2 gifts
- Joshua DixonSvp · Psc Group · LA$4K2 gifts
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- Paul WitteGeneral Counsel · Donjon Marine · NJ$4K2 gifts
- Philip KueblerPresident · Bay-Houston Towing · TX$4K2 gifts
- Robert SadlerVice President Logistics & Marketing · Golding Barge Line, Inc. · MS$4K2 gifts
- Derek EganPresident · Northern Marine, LLC · IL$4K2 gifts
- Aaron HalcombPresident · Middle River Marine, LLC · IL$4K2 gifts
- Josh KnichelVice President Business Development · Terral Riverservice, Inc. · LA$4K2 gifts
- Jennifer CarpenterPresident & Chief Executive Officer · The American Waterways Operators · VA$3K19 gifts
- Brian HotardProducing Member · Lockton Global Marine Practice · LA$3K2 gifts
- Tim ParkerCEO · Parker Towing Company, Inc. · AL$3K3 gifts
- Stephen DannPresident · Dann Ocean Towing, Inc. · FL$3K18 gifts
- Brian HughesVice President of Sales and Operations · Hughes Bros., Inc. · NJ$3K17 gifts
- Pat StantPresident · Mcdonough Marine Service · LA$3K
- Garrett RicePresident · Master Boat Builders, Inc. · AL$2K
- Brian LabordePresident · Laborde Products, Inc. · LA$2K2 gifts
- Craig NelsonGeneral Manager - Tbl · Tidewater Barge Lines · WA$2K2 gifts
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Larsen | Washington 2nd District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Dan J. Sullivan | Alaska Senate | $7K | … Counting |
| Mike Ezell | Mississippi 4th District | $6K | ✓ Won |
| John Garamendi | California 8th District | $6K | ✓ Won |
| James Comer | Kentucky 1st District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Salud Carbajal | California 24th District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Bill Hagerty | Tennessee Senate | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Andy Barr | Kentucky Senate | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Troy Carter | Louisiana 2nd District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Rick Crawford | Arkansas 1st District | $4K | ✓ Won |
Questions people ask
- How much did The American Waterways Operators give to candidates in 2026?
- The American Waterways Operators gave $171K directly to 77 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, American Waterways Operators-PAC, and 66% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 61 of the 73 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did The American Waterways Operators give the most to in 2026?
- Rick Larsen (Democrat, Washington 2nd District, $10K), Dan J. Sullivan (Republican, Alaska Senate, $7K), Mike Ezell (Republican, Mississippi 4th District, $6K), John Garamendi (Democrat, California 8th District, $6K), James Comer (Republican, Kentucky 1st District, $5K).