PAC
Blue Dog Political Action Committee
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Other PAC · FEC committee C00305318
Blue Dog Political Action Committee gave $138K directly to 16 federal candidates in 2026, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 13 of the 13 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$138K
16 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
13
3 more still being counted
Hit rate
100%
$118K on winners, $0 on losers
Party split
0% / 100%
Republicans / Democrats
Who funds it
The people giving to Blue Dog Political Action Committee
254 named people gave $300K 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.
- David SteinglassPrivate Equity · Northlane Capital Partners · DC$10K2 gifts
- Robert PenderManaging Partner · Venture Global Partners · VA$5K
- Todd SchwartzCEO · Opportunity Financial LLC · IL$5K2 gifts
- Patricia NierenbergPhilanthropist · WA$5K
- Donald HenleyProfessional Musician Writer Producer · Donald Henley · VA$5K3 gifts
- Andrew Peykoff IICEO · Niagara Bottling, LLC · CA$5K
- Steve MandelFounder · Lone Pine Capital · CT$5K
- Andrew Peykoff IICEO · Niagara Bottling, LLC · NV$5K
- David NierenbergFounder · Nierenberg Investment Management Compa · WA$5K
- Adam WinkelTechnology Manager · Jane Street Capital · NY$5K
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- Richard Ben-VenisteAttorney · DC$5K
- Mark HeisingManaging Director · Medley Partners LLC · CA$5K
- Sue MandelRetired · CT$5K
- Teresa WelchEditor · OR$5K
- Michael GouthroRetired · CT$5K4 gifts
- Mike GoodmanConsultant · Cornerstone Government Affairs · DC$4K5 gifts
- Steve FordeFounding Partner · Second Curve Strategies · VA$4K2 gifts
- Charles FennerRetired · TX$4K
- Jenny DijamesPartner · Alignment Government Strategies · DC$4K2 gifts
- Gordon TaylorLobbyist · Ogr · DC$4K2 gifts
- Anne MacmillanPartner · Invariant · MD$4K2 gifts
- Scott GelbmanConsultant · K&L Gates · DC$4K2 gifts
- Steve ChapmanRetired · OR$4K2 gifts
- Joel RiethmillerFounding Partner · Imperium Global Advisors · DC$4K2 gifts
- Alan JonesRetired · NY$4K
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Garcia | Texas 35th District | $13K | ✓ Won |
| Lou Correa | California 46th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Mike Thompson | California 4th District | $10K | … Counting |
| Sanford Bishop | Georgia 2nd District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Vicente Gonzalez | Texas 34th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Jim Costa | California 21st District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Josh Gottheimer | New Jersey 5th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Henry Cuellar | Texas 28th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Rebecca Cooke | Wisconsin 3rd District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Jamie Ager | North Carolina 11th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
Questions people ask
- How much did Blue Dog Political Action Committee give to candidates in 2026?
- Blue Dog Political Action Committee gave $138K directly to 16 federal candidates in 2026, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 13 of the 13 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did Blue Dog Political Action Committee give the most to in 2026?
- Johnny Garcia (Democrat, Texas 35th District, $13K), Lou Correa (Democrat, California 46th District, $10K), Mike Thompson (Democrat, California 4th District, $10K), Sanford Bishop (Democrat, Georgia 2nd District, $10K), Vicente Gonzalez (Democrat, Texas 34th District, $10K).