PAC
Laborers' International Union, Midwest Region
Midwest Region Laborers' Political League
Labor union · FEC committee C00342907
Laborers' International Union, Midwest Region gave $250K directly to 31 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Midwest Region Laborers' Political League, and 92% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 28 of the 31 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$250K
31 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
28
3 losers
Hit rate
90%
$230K on winners, $20K on losers
Party split
8% / 92%
Republicans / Democrats
Who funds it
The people giving to the Laborers' International Union, Midwest Region PAC
- Brandon FlinnBusiness Manager · Mokldc · MO$4K37 gifts
- Brian ShortBusiness Manager · Inldc · IN$3K19 gifts
- Dustin RamageBusiness Manager · Dildc · IL$3K33 gifts
- Tim BellSecretary-Treasurer · Mokldc · MO$3K19 gifts
- Kevin RoachBusiness Manager · Laborers' Local 41 · IN$3K18 gifts
- Corey CampbellBusiness Manager · Laborers' Local 81 · IN$3K19 gifts
- Nathan RoseBusiness Manager · Missouri & Kansas Laborers' District C · MO$3K19 gifts
- Donald RoachField Representative · Laborers' Local 41 · IN$3K18 gifts
- Scott SparksField Representative · Laborers' Local 41 · IN$3K18 gifts
- Ricky Henson Jr.Vice President · Laborers' Local 41 · IN$3K18 gifts
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- Brian SparksField Representative · Laborers' Local 41 · IN$3K18 gifts
- Albert HobbsField Representative · Laborers' Local 741 · IN$3K21 gifts
- Sean StottDir of Governmental Affairs · Midwest Region Organizing Committee · IL$3K35 gifts
- Ward DanielsAssistant Business Manager · Inldc · IN$3K18 gifts
- Fortunato SalamoneBusiness Manager · Laborers' Local 32 · IL$3K7 gifts
- Jim TerryBusiness Manager · Laborers' Local 274 · IN$3K19 gifts
- Ryan FritzField Representative · Laborers' Local 32 · IL$3K7 gifts
- Ramon Mendoza Jr.Field Representative · Laborers' Local 81 · IN$3K18 gifts
- Ronny DillinghamOrganizer · Laborers' Local 81 · IN$3K18 gifts
- Joshua DoomsField Representative · Laborers' Local 81 · IN$3K18 gifts
- Jake CastanzaField Representative · Laborers' Local 32 · IL$2K27 gifts
- Anthony PennBusiness Manager · Great Plains Laborers' District Counci · IL$2K20 gifts
- Kelly WatsonBusiness Manager · Laborers' Local 1112 · IN$2K18 gifts
- Jeffrey LouisField Representative · Laborers' Local 42 · MO$2K18 gifts
- James Lawson Jr.Business Manager · Laborers' Local 727 · IL$2K19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Menefee | Texas 18th District | $15K | ✓ Won |
| Eric Sorensen | Illinois 17th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Sharice Davids | Kansas 3rd District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Lizzie Fletcher | Texas 7th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Greg Casar | Texas 37th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Sylvia Garcia | Texas 29th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Emanuel Cleaver | Missouri 5th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Joaquin Castro | Texas 20th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Henry Cuellar | Texas 28th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Vicente Gonzalez | Texas 34th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
Questions people ask
- How much did Laborers' International Union, Midwest Region give to candidates in 2026?
- Laborers' International Union, Midwest Region gave $250K directly to 31 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Midwest Region Laborers' Political League, and 92% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 28 of the 31 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did Laborers' International Union, Midwest Region give the most to in 2026?
- Christian Menefee (Democrat, Texas 18th District, $15K), Eric Sorensen (Democrat, Illinois 17th District, $10K), Sharice Davids (Democrat, Kansas 3rd District, $10K), Lizzie Fletcher (Democrat, Texas 7th District, $10K), Greg Casar (Democrat, Texas 37th District, $10K).