PAC
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Political Action Together Political Committee
Labor union · FEC committee C00000885
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades gave $447K directly to 118 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Political Action Together Political Committee, and 94% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 108 of the 114 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$447K
118 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
108
4 more still being counted
Hit rate
95%
$410K on winners, $24K on losers
Party split
6% / 94%
Republicans / Democrats
Who funds it
The people giving to the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades PAC
- James WilliamsOrganizing Vp · Iupat · PA$4K13 gifts
- Ronald Kniess Jr.Assistant to the General Secretary-Tre · Iupat · PA$1K7 gifts
- Daniel WilliamsBusiness Representative · Iupat · MD$1K8 gifts
- Gregg SmithBusiness Representative · Iupat District Council 58 · IL$1K8 gifts
- Anton RuesingEducation Coordinator · Iupat · MD$1K7 gifts
- Elizabeth McelroyPolitical Director · Iupat · DC$1K7 gifts
- Mark KomaromiOrganizing Representative · Iupat · CT$1K7 gifts
- Lloyd Howard SweebeCraftsman · Iupat · MI$990
- Jose LopezCraftsman · Iupat · TX$9307 gifts
- Timothy StrickerExec Assist to the General President · Iupat · PA$9088 gifts
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- Scott DuhamelPainter · Iupat · RI$9007 gifts
- Frederick RodgersCraftsman · Iupat · MD$9007 gifts
- Charles RigmaidenAsst to Gen President · Iupat · MD$8257 gifts
- John SherakFloor Coverer · Iupat · CA$8007 gifts
- Lawrence BurgessGlazing - Regular · Union County Plate Glass Company · NJ$7507 gifts
- John Doherty Jr.Painter · Iupat · MA$7507 gifts
- Shane SmithGlazier / Glass Worker · Iupat · TX$7507 gifts
- Daniel HinkCraftsman · Iupat · MO$7408 gifts
- James Staats Jr.Floor Coverer · Iupat · CO$7007 gifts
- Joshua DowneyCraftsman · Iupat · MD$7007 gifts
- Gregory Dennis RafteryCraftsman · Iupat · MO$68810 gifts
- Gavin McdonaldCommunication Director · Iupat · MD$6806 gifts
- Thomas PfundsteinDirector of Curriculum and Instruction · Iupat · MD$6486 gifts
- Andrew CrollSpecialty Crafts - Private Sector · District Council 57 (Lu2006) · PA$6018 gifts
- Daniel VuykSpecialty Crafts · Iupat · UT$6007 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
| Candidate | Race | Amount | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Norcross | New Jersey 1st District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Mark Pocan | Wisconsin 2nd District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Sherrod Brown | Ohio Senate (special) | $10K | ✓ Won |
| James Walkinshaw | Virginia 11th District | $9K | ✓ Won |
| Shontel Brown | Ohio 11th District | $9K | ✓ Won |
| Betty McCollum | Minnesota 4th District | $8K | ✓ Won |
| Jill Tokuda | Hawaii 2nd District | $8K | ✓ Won |
| Brian Poindexter | Ohio 7th District | $8K | ✓ Won |
| Alissa Ellman | New York 24th District | $8K | ✗ Lost |
| Nellie Pou | New Jersey 9th District | $7K | ✓ Won |
Questions people ask
- How much did International Union of Painters and Allied Trades give to candidates in 2026?
- International Union of Painters and Allied Trades gave $447K directly to 118 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Political Action Together Political Committee, and 94% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 108 of the 114 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did International Union of Painters and Allied Trades give the most to in 2026?
- Donald Norcross (Democrat, New Jersey 1st District, $10K), Mark Pocan (Democrat, Wisconsin 2nd District, $10K), Sherrod Brown (Democrat, Ohio Senate (special), $10K), James Walkinshaw (Democrat, Virginia 11th District, $9K), Shontel Brown (Democrat, Ohio 11th District, $9K).