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Centene Corporation Political Action Committee (Centene PAC)
Centene Corporation Political Action Committee (Centene PAC)
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Centene Corporation Political Action Committee (Centene PAC) gave $309K directly to 116 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Centene Corporation Political Action Committee (Centene PAC), and 57% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 89 of the 105 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$309K
116 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
89
11 more still being counted
Hit rate
85%
$234K on winners, $53K on losers
Party split
57% / 43%
Republicans / Democrats
Who funds it
The people giving to the Centene Corporation Political Action Committee (Centene PAC) PAC
1,049 named people gave $1.2M 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.
- Alissa KoVice President Community Investment · Centene Corporation · MO$10K3 gifts
- Kenneth TanjiBoard Member · Centene Corporation · NJ$10K2 gifts
- Jessica BlumeBoard Member · Board Member · FL$10K2 gifts
- Frederick EppingerBoard Member · Board Member · MA$10K2 gifts
- Theodore SamuelsBoard Member · Centene Corporation · MO$10K2 gifts
- Katherine KirbyPresident Ambetter Health · Centene Corporation · MO$9K43 gifts
- James PhillipsSenior Vice President Network Developm · Centene Corporation · MO$8K41 gifts
- Sarah BaiocchiSenior Vice President Clinical & Speci · Centene Corporation · MO$8K43 gifts
- Christopher KosterSecretary & General Counsel · Centene Corporation · MO$8K42 gifts
- Jaclyn PettinariSenior Vice President Enterprise Trans · Centene Corporation · MO$8K42 gifts
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- Chris PatersonPlan President & CEO (Moderate) · Centene Corporation · MO$8K40 gifts
- Eric SchmackerPlan President & CEO (Emerging) · Centene Corporation · MO$8K40 gifts
- Justin DavisSenior Vice President Markets · Centene Corporation · MO$8K40 gifts
- Jonathan DinesmanExecutive Vice President Government Re · Centene Corporation · MO$8K40 gifts
- John McclellanPlan President & CEO (Moderate) · Centene Corporation · MO$8K40 gifts
- Mitch WasdenPlan President & CEO (Major) · Centene Corporation · MO$8K40 gifts
- Jennifer GilliganSenior Vice President Finance & Invest · Centene Corporation · MO$8K40 gifts
- Andrew AsherChief Financial Officer · Centene Corporation · MO$8K40 gifts
- Nathan LandsbaumChief Executive Officer Markets & Medi · Centene Corporation · MO$8K40 gifts
- David HarmonDeputy Chief Health Officer · Centene Corporation · MO$8K40 gifts
- Martha SmithSenior Vice President Markets · Centene Corporation · MO$8K40 gifts
- Christina HagePlan President & CEO (Moderate) · Centene Corporation · MO$8K40 gifts
- William JonesSenior Vice President Markets · Centene Corporation · MO$8K40 gifts
- Beau GarverickSenior Vice President Corporate Develo · Centene Corporation · MO$8K40 gifts
- John RyanPlan President & CEO (Moderate) · Centene Corporation · MO$8K40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Husted | Ohio Senate (special) | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Jason Smith | Missouri 8th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Mike Johnson | Louisiana 4th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Wesley Bell | Missouri 1st District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Erin Houchin | Indiana 9th District | $9K | ✓ Won |
| Susan Collins | Maine Senate | $9K | ✗ Lost |
| Pete Aguilar | California 33rd District | $7K | ✓ Won |
| Brian Fitzpatrick | Pennsylvania 1st District | $7K | ✗ Lost |
| Brett Guthrie | Kentucky 2nd District | $6K | ✓ Won |
| Troy Carter | Louisiana 2nd District | $6K | ✓ Won |
Questions people ask
- How much did Centene Corporation Political Action Committee (Centene PAC) give to candidates in 2026?
- Centene Corporation Political Action Committee (Centene PAC) gave $309K directly to 116 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Centene Corporation Political Action Committee (Centene PAC), and 57% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 89 of the 105 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did Centene Corporation Political Action Committee (Centene PAC) give the most to in 2026?
- Jon Husted (Republican, Ohio Senate (special), $10K), Jason Smith (Republican, Missouri 8th District, $10K), Mike Johnson (Republican, Louisiana 4th District, $10K), Wesley Bell (Democrat, Missouri 1st District, $10K), Erin Houchin (Republican, Indiana 9th District, $9K).