PAC
Auto Care Association
Auto Care Association Political Action Committee
Trade association · FEC committee C00250753
Auto Care Association gave $209K directly to 63 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Auto Care Association Political Action Committee, and 53% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 48 of the 57 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$209K
63 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
48
6 more still being counted
Hit rate
84%
$172K on winners, $23K on losers
Party split
53% / 47%
Republicans / Democrats
Who funds it
The people giving to the Auto Care Association PAC
- John WashbishPresident & CEO · Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. · TX$14K3 gifts
- Cliff Hovis Sr.Self Employed · Hovis Auto & Truck Supply, Inc. · PA$11K4 gifts
- Mike BoyerPresident · Tasco · TN$10K2 gifts
- Mark AllisonEvp / Partner · Tasco · TN$10K2 gifts
- Corey BartlettCEO · Automotive Parts Headquarters · MN$10K2 gifts
- John TreeceChairman and CEO · Dma Industries, LLC · SC$10K2 gifts
- John BartlettChairman Emeritus · Automotive Parts Headquarters · MN$10K2 gifts
- Richard BeirneSenior Advisor · Automotive Parts Headquarters · WI$10K2 gifts
- Gregory NoethlichCEO · Old World Industries, Inc. · IL$10K2 gifts
- Chris WilliamsCEO · N.a. Williams Company · GA$10K2 gifts
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- William HanveyPresident & CEO · Auto Care Association · DC$9K41 gifts
- Lisa FosheeSenior Vp, Government Affairs and Gene · Auto Care Association · GA$8K40 gifts
- Duncan GillisCEO · Terrepower · AL$8K2 gifts
- Tina HubbardPresident & CEO · Hda Truck Pride · MI$7K2 gifts
- David O'reillyExecutive Vice-Chairman · O'reilly Auto Parts · MO$5K
- David WilbanksSenior Vice President Merchandise · O'reilly Auto Parts · MO$5K
- Carl WilbanksSenior Vice-President, Merchandise · O'reilly Auto Parts · MO$5K
- Roger MccollumExecutive Chairman, Retired · N.a. Williams Company · GA$5K
- Cal WilkinsChairman CEO Retired · Tasco · TN$5K
- Michael PadoverPresident · Stan Padover Associates, Inc. · NY$5K2 gifts
- Brian CohnCEO · Multi Parts · FL$5K2 gifts
- Jc WashbishPresident & CEO · Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. · TX$4K
- Jeffrey KoviakCEO · Automotive Parts Services Group · MI$4K
- Stephen BeardenPresident · H.B. International Marketing Services, · MI$4K2 gifts
- Paul KokkinosPresident · Rps Marketing · CA$3K2 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
| Candidate | Race | Amount | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Boyle | Pennsylvania 2nd District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Marie Gluesenkamp Perez | Washington 3rd District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Kathy Castor | Florida 14th District | $8K | ✓ Won |
| Craig Goldman | Texas 12th District | $8K | ✓ Won |
| Gus Bilirakis | Florida 12th District | $8K | ✓ Won |
| Greg Landsman | Ohio 1st District | $8K | ✓ Won |
| Paul Tonko | New York 20th District | $8K | ✓ Won |
| Diana Harshbarger | Tennessee 1st District | $7K | ✓ Won |
| Cliff Bentz | Oregon 2nd District | $6K | ✓ Won |
| Chris Deluzio | Pennsylvania 17th District | $5K | ✓ Won |
Questions people ask
- How much did Auto Care Association give to candidates in 2026?
- Auto Care Association gave $209K directly to 63 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Auto Care Association Political Action Committee, and 53% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 48 of the 57 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did Auto Care Association give the most to in 2026?
- Brendan Boyle (Democrat, Pennsylvania 2nd District, $10K), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democrat, Washington 3rd District, $10K), Kathy Castor (Democrat, Florida 14th District, $8K), Craig Goldman (Republican, Texas 12th District, $8K), Gus Bilirakis (Republican, Florida 12th District, $8K).