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K&L Gates LLP Political Action Committee (Dc)
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K&L Gates LLP Political Action Committee (Dc) gave $293K directly to 152 federal candidates in 2026, and 61% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 122 of the 139 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$293K
152 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
122
13 more still being counted
Hit rate
88%
$235K on winners, $33K on losers
Party split
61% / 39%
Republicans / Democrats
Who funds it
The people giving to K&L Gates LLP Political Action Committee (Dc)
242 named people gave $419K 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.
- James SegerdahlPartner · K&L Gates · PA$10K2 gifts
- Leonard Bickwit Jr.Of Counsel · K&L Gates LLP · DC$10K2 gifts
- Michael CaccesePartner · K&L Gates · FL$10K2 gifts
- Darrell ConnerGovernment Affairs Analyst · K&L Gates · VA$8K20 gifts
- Emanuel Rouvelas EsqPartner · K&L Gates · VA$8K20 gifts
- Thomas BirsicPartner · K&L Gates · UT$8K20 gifts
- David WochnerPartner · K&L Gates · DC$8K20 gifts
- Daniel CrowleyPartner · K&L Gates · MD$8K20 gifts
- Matt LeggettPartner · K&L Gates · MD$8K20 gifts
- Mark Ruge EsqPartner · K&L Gates · WI$8K20 gifts
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- Scott NelsonPartner · K&L Gates · DC$8K20 gifts
- William KirkPartner · K&L Gates · MD$8K20 gifts
- Tim Peckinpaugh EsqPartner · K&L Gates · WA$8K20 gifts
- Karishma PagePartner · K&L Gates · VA$8K20 gifts
- Michael ScanlonPartner · K&L Gates · VA$8K20 gifts
- James SartucciGovernment Affairs Counselor · K&L Gates · MD$8K20 gifts
- Clayton ParkerPartner · K&L Gates · FL$7K2 gifts
- Michael Evans EsqPartner · K&L Gates · MD$7K20 gifts
- Scott AliferisGovernment Affairs Counselor · K&L Gates · VA$7K20 gifts
- Bruce Heiman EsqPartner · K&L Gates · MD$6K15 gifts
- Rick GiovannelliPartner · K&L Gates · NC$6K20 gifts
- Michael DoyleGovernment Affairs Counselor · K&L Gates, LLP · PA$6K2 gifts
- Brendan McdonnellPartner · K&L Gates · OR$5K2 gifts
- Laurie PurpuroGovernment Affairs Counselor · K&L Gates · VA$5K18 gifts
- Andrew WrightPartner · K&L Gates · VA$5K20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Warner | Virginia Senate | $8K | ✓ Won |
| Chris Coons | Delaware Senate | $8K | ✓ Won |
| John Hickenlooper | Colorado Senate | $7K | ✓ Won |
| Jeff Merkley | Oregon Senate | $6K | ✓ Won |
| Jon Husted | Ohio Senate (special) | $6K | ✗ Lost |
| Jack Reed | Rhode Island Senate | $6K | ✓ Won |
| Jim Risch | Idaho Senate | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Guy Reschenthaler | Pennsylvania 14th District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Bill Huizenga | Michigan 4th District | $5K | ✗ Lost |
| Steve Scalise | Louisiana 1st District | $5K | ✓ Won |
Questions people ask
- How much did K&L Gates LLP Political Action Committee (Dc) give to candidates in 2026?
- K&L Gates LLP Political Action Committee (Dc) gave $293K directly to 152 federal candidates in 2026, and 61% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 122 of the 139 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did K&L Gates LLP Political Action Committee (Dc) give the most to in 2026?
- Mark Warner (Democrat, Virginia Senate, $8K), Chris Coons (Democrat, Delaware Senate, $8K), John Hickenlooper (Democrat, Colorado Senate, $7K), Jeff Merkley (Democrat, Oregon Senate, $6K), Jon Husted (Republican, Ohio Senate (special), $6K).