PAC
The American Institute of Architects
Archipac - the American Institute of Architects
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Other PAC · FEC committee C00139071
The American Institute of Architects gave $125K directly to 32 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Archipac - the American Institute of Architects, and 79% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 28 of the 29 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$125K
32 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
28
3 more still being counted
Hit rate
97%
$108K on winners, $3K on losers
Party split
21% / 79%
Republicans / Democrats
Who funds it
The people giving to the The American Institute of Architects PAC
127 named people gave $106K 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.
- Mattia Flabiano IIISenior Principal · Page · TX$10K2 gifts
- Scott GaudineerPresident · Flewelling & Moody, Inc. · CA$10K3 gifts
- Carolyn Rickard-BrideauCEO · Little Diversified Architectural Consu · VA$6K2 gifts
- Jonathan GlancePartner · Lga Partners · PA$3K
- Daniel Stephen HartPartner/Executive Vice President of Ar · Parkhill · TX$3K
- Bruce SekanickSecretary,Treasurer · Phillips/Sekanick Architects, Inc · OH$3K
- Roark RedwoodPrincipal, Executive Director of Opera · Cannondesign · VA$3K2 gifts
- Erin WaldronManaging Director, Government Affairs · The American Institute of Architects · DC$2K2 gifts
- Linna Jane FrederickManaging Principal · Frederick & Frederick Architects · SC$2K2 gifts
- Mary FollenweiderPast Aia Ventura County President · CA$2K2 gifts
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- Andrew FlankSvp · The American Institute of Architects · DC$2K2 gifts
- Terri StewartChief Finance & Administration Officer · The American Institute of Architects · DC$2K2 gifts
- Vicky SchneiderStrategic Advisor · The American Institute of Architects · DC$2K2 gifts
- Joseph ChappellSvp, Marketing & Communications · The American Institute of Architects · NY$2K2 gifts
- Corey SolumPresident/CEO · Think Architecture Inc. · UT$2K7 gifts
- Timothy HawkPresident · Wsa · OH$2K7 gifts
- Graham ThomasVice President · Leuterio Thomas LLC · MD$2K17 gifts
- Praveen PatelSenior Vice President, Technology · The American Institute of Architects · MD$2K2 gifts
- Wes GoodPresident · Kirksey Architecture · TX$2K3 gifts
- John CochranChief Government Affairs Officer · The American Institute of Architects · DC$2K6 gifts
- Kevin HollandHealthcare Operations + Delivery Leade · Mcmillan Pazdan Smith · GA$1K17 gifts
- Carole WedgeEvp/Chief Executive Officer · The American Institute of Architects · MA$1K2 gifts
- Brian RichardPartner, Managing Director, Science & · Kirksey Architecture · TX$1K3 gifts
- Illya AzaroffArchitect · +Lab Architects · NY$1K2 gifts
- Robert JensenSenior Managing Director · Strat3 LLC · VA$1K2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dina Titus | Nevada 1st District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Paul Tonko | New York 20th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Kathy Castor | Florida 14th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Darren Soto | Florida 9th District | $8K | … Counting |
| Janelle Bynum | Oregon 5th District | $6K | ✓ Won |
| Hakeem Jeffries | New York 8th District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Terri Sewell | Alabama 7th District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Gabe Amo | Rhode Island 1st District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Dave Min | California 47th District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Pete Sessions | Texas 17th District | $5K | ✓ Won |
Questions people ask
- How much did The American Institute of Architects give to candidates in 2026?
- The American Institute of Architects gave $125K directly to 32 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Archipac - the American Institute of Architects, and 79% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 28 of the 29 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did The American Institute of Architects give the most to in 2026?
- Dina Titus (Democrat, Nevada 1st District, $10K), Paul Tonko (Democrat, New York 20th District, $10K), Kathy Castor (Democrat, Florida 14th District, $10K), Darren Soto (Democrat, Florida 9th District, $8K), Janelle Bynum (Democrat, Oregon 5th District, $6K).