PAC
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Machinists Non Partisan Political League of the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers
UnionLobbyist PAC
Labor union · FEC committee C00002469
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers gave $2.2M directly to 263 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Machinists Non Partisan Political League of the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers, and 97% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 221 of the 249 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$2.2M
263 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
221
14 more still being counted
Hit rate
89%
$1.9M on winners, $199K on losers
Party split
3% / 97%
Republicans / Democrats
Who funds it
The people giving to the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers PAC
1,461 named people gave $1.8M 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.
- Brian BryantInternational President · Int'l Association of Machinists · VA$7K33 gifts
- Samuel CicinelliSpecial Assistant to the Gvp · Int'l Association of Machinists · IL$6K5 gifts
- Jody BennettResident General Vice President · Int'l Association of Machinists · TX$6K31 gifts
- David SullivanGeneral Vice President · Int'l Association of Machinists · ME$5K25 gifts
- Paul KendallAssistant Secretary · Int'l Association of Machinists · MD$5K36 gifts
- Richard JohnsenGeneral Vice President · Int'l Association of Machinists · MD$5K20 gifts
- Robert Martinez IIIRetired · Int'l Association of Machinists · TX$5K38 gifts
- Roberto MartinezGeneral Vice President · Int'l Association of Machinists · CA$5K20 gifts
- Matthew HollisTcu Asst Int'l Rep · Transportation Communications Union · AL$5K24 gifts
- Randy ErwinPresident & Dbr · Nat'l Federation of Federal Employee · VA$4K10 gifts
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- Anthony ArmideoDirecting Business Representative · Int'l Association of Machinists · DE$4K25 gifts
- Carla SiegelGeneral Legal Counsel · Int'l Association of Machinists · MD$4K23 gifts
- Ronald GonzalezSpecial Representative · Int'l Association of Machinists · IL$4K17 gifts
- Donald CrosattoDirecting Business Representative · Int'l Association of Machinists · CA$4K15 gifts
- Thomas Craig MartinGeneral Vice President · Int'l Association of Machinists · LA$4K32 gifts
- Lisa WhitleyPresident & Directing Bus Representati · Intl Association of Machinists · KS$4K20 gifts
- Vincent AddeoChief of Staff · Int'l Association of Machinists · NJ$4K23 gifts
- Dora CervantesGeneral Secretary-Treasurer · Int'l Association of Machinists · MD$4K16 gifts
- James WatsonChief of Staff · Iam Grand Lodge Payroll Deduction · CA$4K30 gifts
- Lorie WilsonChief of Staff · Int'l Association of Machinists · PA$4K29 gifts
- Carol KrohnBusiness Representative · District Lodge W24 · OR$4K7 gifts
- Jesse Cote Jr.Organizer · District Lodge 751 · WA$4K17 gifts
- Jeff McleodSpecial Assistant to the Int'l Preside · Int'l Association of Machinists · MD$4K20 gifts
- Mark GrasseschiDirecting Business Representative · Local Lodge 701 · IL$4K9 gifts
- Gregory KocialskiMachinist Member · Transportation Communications Union · NY$4K23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Walkinshaw | Virginia 11th District | $20K | ✓ Won |
| Adelita Grijalva | Arizona 7th District | $15K | ✓ Won |
| Ritchie Torres | New York 15th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Yvette Clarke | New York 9th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Nikki Budzinski | Illinois 13th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Sean Casten | Illinois 6th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Lauren Underwood | Illinois 14th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Eric Sorensen | Illinois 17th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Brad Schneider | Illinois 10th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Delia Ramirez | Illinois 3rd District | $10K | ✓ Won |
Questions people ask
- How much did International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers give to candidates in 2026?
- International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers gave $2.2M directly to 263 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Machinists Non Partisan Political League of the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers, and 97% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 221 of the 249 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers give the most to in 2026?
- James Walkinshaw (Democrat, Virginia 11th District, $20K), Adelita Grijalva (Democrat, Arizona 7th District, $15K), Ritchie Torres (Democrat, New York 15th District, $10K), Yvette Clarke (Democrat, New York 9th District, $10K), Nikki Budzinski (Democrat, Illinois 13th District, $10K).