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Chs Inc. Political Action Committee
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Corporate PAC · FEC committee C00149104
Chs Inc. Political Action Committee gave $143K directly to 44 federal candidates in 2026, and 85% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 30 of the 43 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$143K
44 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
30
1 more still being counted
Hit rate
70%
$103K on winners, $34K on losers
Party split
85% / 15%
Republicans / Democrats
Who funds it
The people giving to Chs Inc. Political Action Committee
144 named people gave $351K 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.
- Jay DebertinPresident & CEO · Chs Inc. · MN$10K2 gifts
- Darin Mark HunhoffEvp Energy · Chs Inc. · MN$8K40 gifts
- Sarah BovimVp Governmental Affairs · Chs Inc. · VA$8K40 gifts
- Richard DusekEvp Ag Retail, Distribution and Transp · Chs Inc. · MN$8K40 gifts
- Brandon SmithEvp General Counsel · Chs Inc. · MN$8K40 gifts
- Adam DelawyerSvp Product Lines · Chs Inc. · MN$8K40 gifts
- Olivia NelliganEvp Chief Finance Officer · Chs Inc. · MN$8K40 gifts
- Megan BernSenior Director, Corporate Secretary a · Chs Inc. · MN$8K40 gifts
- John GriffithEvp Ag Business · Chs Inc. · MN$8K40 gifts
- David BeckmanBoard of Directors · Chs Inc. · NE$8K2 gifts
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- Christopher EdgingtonBoard of Directors · Chs Inc. · IA$7K2 gifts
- Hal ClemensenBoard of Directors · Chs Inc. · SD$7K2 gifts
- Tony StockdaleVp Finance · Chs Inc. · MN$6K38 gifts
- Scott CordesBoard of Directors · Chs Inc. · MN$6K2 gifts
- James Joseph IrwinSvp Refining, Pipelines & Terminals · Chs Inc. · MT$5K41 gifts
- Jason WittekVp Refinery Supply · Chs Inc. · WI$5K56 gifts
- Cortney WagnerBoard of Directors · Chs Inc. · MT$5K2 gifts
- Kevin ThroenerBoard of Directors · Chs Inc. · ND$5K2 gifts
- Daniel SchurrBoard of Directors · Chs Inc. · IA$5K2 gifts
- Alan HolmBoard of Directors · Chs Inc. · MN$5K2 gifts
- Tracy JonesBoard of Directors · Chs Inc. · IL$5K2 gifts
- Trent ShervenBoard of Directors · Chs Inc. · ND$4K2 gifts
- Mark FarrellBoard of Directors · Chs Inc. · WI$4K2 gifts
- Larry EricksonBoard of Directors · Chs Inc. · ND$4K2 gifts
- David KayserBoard of Directors · Chs Inc. · SD$4K2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Fedorchak | North Dakota at-large House seat | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Ashley Hinson | Iowa Senate | $8K | ✗ Lost |
| Adrian Smith | Nebraska 3rd District | $8K | ✓ Won |
| Brad Finstad | Minnesota 1st District | $7K | … Counting |
| Tom Emmer | Minnesota 6th District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Michelle Fischbach | Minnesota 7th District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Nikki Budzinski | Illinois 13th District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Mike Johnson | Louisiana 4th District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Mike Bost | Illinois 12th District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Eric Sorensen | Illinois 17th District | $5K | ✓ Won |
Questions people ask
- How much did Chs Inc. Political Action Committee give to candidates in 2026?
- Chs Inc. Political Action Committee gave $143K directly to 44 federal candidates in 2026, and 85% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 30 of the 43 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did Chs Inc. Political Action Committee give the most to in 2026?
- Julie Fedorchak (Republican, North Dakota at-large House seat, $10K), Ashley Hinson (Republican, Iowa Senate, $8K), Adrian Smith (Republican, Nebraska 3rd District, $8K), Brad Finstad (Republican, Minnesota 1st District, $7K), Tom Emmer (Republican, Minnesota 6th District, $5K).