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Holland & Knight Committee for Effective Government gave $384K directly to 157 federal candidates in 2026, and 54% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 127 of the 144 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$384K
157 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
127
13 more still being counted
Hit rate
88%
$298K on winners, $44K on losers
Party split
54% / 46%
Republicans / Democrats
Who funds it
The people giving to Holland & Knight Committee for Effective Government
295 named people gave $681K 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.
- Bob GrammigAttorney · Holland & Knight · FL$10K3 gifts
- Tom McaleaveyAttorney · Holland & Knight LLP · FL$10K11 gifts
- Bradley BrookerAttorney · Holland & Knight LLP · DC$10K2 gifts
- Christopher KellyAttorney · Holland & Knight · NY$10K2 gifts
- Nicholas LeibhamAttorney · Holland & Knight LLP · CA$10K2 gifts
- Dimitrios KarakitsosAttorney · Holland & Knight · DC$10K4 gifts
- Paul StimersAttorney · Holland & Knight LLP · DC$10K2 gifts
- David BarkusAttorney · Holland & Knight · FL$10K2 gifts
- Dennis PotterSenior Policy Advisor · Holland & Knight · MD$10K4 gifts
- Joe GuayAttorney · Holland & Knight · CT$9K4 gifts
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- Karl KochSenior Policy Advisor · Holland & Knight LLP · FL$9K42 gifts
- Michael WernerAttorney · Holland & Knight LLP · MD$8K14 gifts
- Joshua OdintzAttorney · Holland & Knight LLP · MD$8K19 gifts
- Jesus CuzaAttorney · Holland & Knight LLP · FL$8K14 gifts
- Robert BradnerAttorney · Holland & Knight LLP · VA$8K14 gifts
- Karen WalkerAttorney · Holland & Knight LLP · FL$8K14 gifts
- Jennifer HernandezAttorney · Holland & Knight LLP · CA$8K14 gifts
- Jim DavisAttorney · Holland & Knight LLP · FL$8K14 gifts
- Jason KlitenicAttorney · Holland & Knight LLP · MD$8K17 gifts
- Paul KiernanAttorney · Holland & Knight · MD$8K2 gifts
- Adam AugustAttorney · Holland & Knight · MD$8K4 gifts
- Beth ViolaSenior Policy Advisor · Holland & Knight LLP · VA$8K41 gifts
- Michael FriedbergSenior Policy Advisor · Holland & Knight · VA$7K2 gifts
- Mike WakefieldAttorney · Holland & Knight · DC$7K4 gifts
- Rich GoldAttorney · Holland & Knight LLP · NH$6K12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betty McCollum | Minnesota 4th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Mike Thompson | California 4th District | $10K | … Counting |
| Pete Aguilar | California 33rd District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Pete Ricketts | Nebraska Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Dan J. Sullivan | Alaska Senate | $8K | … Counting |
| Ashley Moody | Florida Senate (special) | $8K | ✓ Won |
| Jake Ellzey | Texas 6th District | $8K | ✓ Won |
| Brian Fitzpatrick | Pennsylvania 1st District | $6K | ✗ Lost |
| Mike Bost | Illinois 12th District | $6K | ✓ Won |
| Susan Collins | Maine Senate | $6K | ✗ Lost |
Questions people ask
- How much did Holland & Knight Committee for Effective Government give to candidates in 2026?
- Holland & Knight Committee for Effective Government gave $384K directly to 157 federal candidates in 2026, and 54% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 127 of the 144 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did Holland & Knight Committee for Effective Government give the most to in 2026?
- Betty McCollum (Democrat, Minnesota 4th District, $10K), Mike Thompson (Democrat, California 4th District, $10K), Pete Aguilar (Democrat, California 33rd District, $10K), Pete Ricketts (Republican, Nebraska Senate, $10K), Dan J. Sullivan (Republican, Alaska Senate, $8K).