PAC
Cassidy
Continuing America's Strength and Security PAC
Politician's leadership PAC · FEC committee C00480228
Cassidy gave $123K directly to 15 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Continuing America's Strength and Security PAC, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 4 of the 10 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$123K
15 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
4
5 more still being counted
Hit rate
40%
$40K on winners, $58K on losers
Party split
100% / 0%
Republicans / Democrats
Who funds it
The people giving to the Cassidy PAC
- Richard ManshipPresident & CEO · Manship Stations · LA$5K
- Charles ManshipOwner · Manship Stations · LA$5K
- Jed MccalebFounder · Vast · CA$5K
- Carolyn ChouestHomemaker · LA$5K
- Susan PriceHomemaker · LA$5K2 gifts
- Dino ChouestExecutive · Galliano Marine Service LLC · LA$5K
- Casey ChouestOperations Manager · Galliano Marine Service LLC · LA$5K
- Seemay ChouCEO · Acadia Science · CA$5K
- Laura ArnoldCo-Founder · Arnold Ventures · TX$5K
- Raissa DownsConsultant · Tarplin Downs Young LLC · DC$5K
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- Ralph BenderCFO · Manship Media · LA$5K
- John ArnoldCo-Founder · Arnold Ventures · TX$5K
- Ross ChouestOperation Manager · Galliano Marine Service LLC · LA$5K
- Woody HuntSenior Chairman · Hunt Companies Inc. · TX$5K
- Robert GranieriManager · Jane Street · NY$5K
- Melinda French GatesFounder · Pivotal Ventures · WA$5K
- Damon ChouestAttorney · Galliano Marine Service LLC · LA$5K
- Teddy PriceOwner · Central Management Company · LA$5K2 gifts
- Alexander KarpExecutive · Palantir Technologies Inc. · NH$5K
- Gary ChouestOwner · Galliano Marine Serivce LLC · LA$5K
- Dionne Chouest AustinAttorney · Galliano Marine Service LLC · LA$5K
- Jonathan BrodoPolicy Director · Todd Strategy Group · DC$4K3 gifts
- William SchumacherFounder & Executive Chairman · Scp Health · LA$4K2 gifts
- Derrick WhiteConsultant · Forbes Tate Partners · VA$4K2 gifts
- John SieRetired · CO$3K
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Williams | Louisiana 2nd District | $20K | ✗ Lost |
| Cindy Hyde-Smith | Mississippi Senate | $10K | … Counting |
| Jon Husted | Ohio Senate (special) | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Ashley Moody | Florida Senate (special) | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Jim Risch | Idaho Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Mike Rogers | Michigan Senate | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Bill Hagerty | Tennessee Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Michael Whatley | North Carolina Senate | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Tom Cotton | Arkansas Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| John E. Sununu | New Hampshire Senate | $5K | ✗ Lost |
Questions people ask
- How much did Cassidy give to candidates in 2026?
- Cassidy gave $123K directly to 15 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Continuing America's Strength and Security PAC, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 4 of the 10 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did Cassidy give the most to in 2026?
- Peter Williams (Republican, Louisiana 2nd District, $20K), Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican, Mississippi Senate, $10K), Jon Husted (Republican, Ohio Senate (special), $10K), Ashley Moody (Republican, Florida Senate (special), $10K), Jim Risch (Republican, Idaho Senate, $10K).