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International Dairy Foods Association
International Dairy Foods Association (Idfa) PAC
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Trade association · FEC committee C00128231
International Dairy Foods Association gave $101K directly to 54 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, International Dairy Foods Association (Idfa) PAC, and 53% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 42 of the 51 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$101K
54 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
42
3 more still being counted
Hit rate
82%
$75K on winners, $20K on losers
Party split
53% / 47%
Republicans / Democrats
Who funds it
The people giving to the International Dairy Foods Association PAC
73 named people gave $164K 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.
- Louie Gentine IIPresident & Chief Customer Officer · Sargento Foods Inc. · WI$10K2 gifts
- Scott ShehadeyVice President · Producers Dairy Foods, Inc. · CA$10K2 gifts
- Michael DykesPresident & CEO · International Dairy Foods Association · VA$9K21 gifts
- Heather DraperDirector · The Ice Cream Club, Inc. · FL$6K2 gifts
- Rich DraperChief Executive Officer · The Ice Cream Club, Inc. · FL$6K2 gifts
- David CarlinSr. Vice President, Legislative Affair · International Dairy Foods Association · DC$5K13 gifts
- Thomas D'hemecourtCEO · Diversified Foods Inc. · LA$5K
- Jeff GentinePresident & CEO · Masters Gallery Foods · WI$5K2 gifts
- Lance FitzsimmonsSr. Vice President - CFO · Leprino Foods Company · CO$5K2 gifts
- Matt McclellandCEO/Executive Vp · Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. · IL$5K
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- Sean SteichenChief Commercial Officer · Diversified Foods Inc. · MN$5K
- Chad HamiltonGeneral Counsel · Sargento Foods Inc. · WI$5K
- Daniel VecchiarelliVice Chairman · Leprino Foods Company · CO$5K
- Terry BrockmanSvp Operations, Supply Chain, Dairy Pr · Saputo Dairy Division USA · WI$5K
- George Hugh HolderPresident/CEO · Hershey Creamery Company · PA$5K2 gifts
- Jimmy LawhornPresident & CEO · Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.$5K
- Rob RosadoSenior Director, Legislative Affairs · International Dairy Foods Association · VA$4K21 gifts
- Roberta WagnerSenior Vice President · International Dairy Foods Association · DE$4K20 gifts
- Bob SarverPresident & CEO · Great Lakes Cheese · OH$4K3 gifts
- Daragh MaccabeeCEO · Idaho Milk Products · ID$4K2 gifts
- Allison Bolet CafaroGenerational Impact Manager · Great Lakes Cheese Co. · OH$3K
- Chris HackmanChief Operating Officer · Prairie Farms Dairy · IL$3K
- Joe CarsonPresident · United Dairy · OH$3K
- Chelsie KeysSenior Vice President, Government Rela · International Dairy Foods Association · MD$3K
- Kurt EpprechtVice President, Procurement · Great Lakes Cheese Co., Inc. · OH$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
The candidates this committee paid the most, and whether they won.
| Candidate | Race | Amount | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Moolenaar | Michigan 2nd District | $6K | ✓ Won |
| Jim Costa | California 21st District | $6K | ✓ Won |
| Adam Gray | California 13th District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Tony Wied | Wisconsin 8th District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Derrick Van Orden | Wisconsin 3rd District | $4K | ✗ Lost |
| Bryan Steil | Wisconsin 1st District | $4K | ✗ Lost |
| Josh Riley | New York 19th District | $4K | ✓ Won |
| Brad Finstad | Minnesota 1st District | $4K | … Counting |
| Gabe Vasquez | New Mexico 2nd District | $3K | ✓ Won |
| Susan Collins | Maine Senate | $3K | ✗ Lost |
Questions people ask
- How much did International Dairy Foods Association give to candidates in 2026?
- International Dairy Foods Association gave $101K directly to 54 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, International Dairy Foods Association (Idfa) PAC, and 53% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 42 of the 51 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did International Dairy Foods Association give the most to in 2026?
- John Moolenaar (Republican, Michigan 2nd District, $6K), Jim Costa (Democrat, California 21st District, $6K), Adam Gray (Democrat, California 13th District, $5K), Tony Wied (Republican, Wisconsin 8th District, $5K), Derrick Van Orden (Republican, Wisconsin 3rd District, $4K).