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Building a National Knowledgeable Security PAC

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Politician's leadership PAC · FEC committee C00832469

Building a National Knowledgeable Security PAC gave $103K directly to 14 federal candidates in 2026, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 5 of the 13 candidates with a result won.

Checks to candidates

$103K

14 candidates on the 2026 ballot

Winners bought

5

1 more still being counted

Hit rate

38%

$35K on winners, $58K on losers

Party split

100% / 0%

Republicans / Democrats

Who funds it

The people giving to Building a National Knowledgeable Security PAC

146 named people gave $452K 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.
  • Phil ParkExecutive · Altria Client Services · VA$10K2 gifts
  • Michael MiddlemanManager · Freedom Mortgage · PA$10K4 gifts
  • Sam GeduldigPartner · Cgcn Group · DC$10K2 gifts
  • Arnold PunaroCEO · The Punaro Group · VA$9K6 gifts
  • Paul MullinAttorney · Lewis and Wilkins LLP · IN$8K4 gifts
  • Sean McleanConsultant · Origin Advocacy · VA$8K9 gifts
  • John VanfossenVp of Government Affairs · Meijer · MI$8K4 gifts
  • Van Hipp Jr.Chairman · American Defense International · VA$6K4 gifts
  • Doug SchwartzConsultant · Hillnorth · DC$6K2 gifts
  • Dustin MarquisSvp Govt Affairs · Marquis Management · IL$5K
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  • John ChadbourneEvp · Am General · VA$5K8 gifts
  • Raymond Dusman MDPhysician, Vice Chairman · Parkview Health · IN$5K
  • Barry ClarkCEO · Westfax, Inc. · CA$5K
  • Shawn O'neailGovernment Affairs · Eli Lilly · VA$5K2 gifts
  • Stephen SchwarzmanChairman, CEO, Co-Founder · Blackstone · NY$5K
  • Asbel MontesConsultant · Solutions Group Services · TX$5K2 gifts
  • Blair LarkinsGov't Affairs · Stumptown Strategies · VA$5K3 gifts
  • Paul EdattelConsultant · Todd Strategy Group · VA$5K2 gifts
  • Samantha SegallVp · Shift5 · VA$5K3 gifts
  • Liam DonovanTrader · AZ$5K
  • Aryan BhattResearch Scientist · Redwood Research · CA$5K
  • Marc AndreessenPartner · Andreessen Horowitz · CA$5K
  • Mark MeijerPresident · Meijer · MI$5K
  • Andrew TablerGovernment Affairs · Kl Gates · VA$5K2 gifts
  • David Alan BockornyCEO · The Bockorny Group · SD$5K4 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.
CandidateRaceAmountResult
Jon HustedOhio Senate (special)$10K✗ Lost
Dan J. SullivanAlaska Senate$10K… Counting
Ashley MoodyFlorida Senate (special)$10K✓ Won
Ann WagnerMissouri 2nd District$10K✗ Lost
Ashley HinsonIowa Senate$10K✗ Lost
Susan CollinsMaine Senate$10K✗ Lost
Jim RischIdaho Senate$10K✓ Won
Darline GrahamSouth Carolina Senate$5K✗ Lost
Kurt AlmeMontana Senate$5K✓ Won
Julia LetlowLouisiana Senate$5K✓ Won

Questions people ask

How much did Building a National Knowledgeable Security PAC give to candidates in 2026?
Building a National Knowledgeable Security PAC gave $103K directly to 14 federal candidates in 2026, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 5 of the 13 candidates with a result won.
Which politicians did Building a National Knowledgeable Security PAC give the most to in 2026?
Jon Husted (Republican, Ohio Senate (special), $10K), Dan J. Sullivan (Republican, Alaska Senate, $10K), Ashley Moody (Republican, Florida Senate (special), $10K), Ann Wagner (Republican, Missouri 2nd District, $10K), Ashley Hinson (Republican, Iowa Senate, $10K).