PAC
National Association of Chemical Distributors
National Association of Chemical Distributors Responsible Distribution Political Action Committee
Corporate PAC · FEC committee C00379180
National Association of Chemical Distributors gave $109K directly to 36 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, National Association of Chemical Distributors Responsible Distribution Political Action Committee, and 78% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 28 of the 35 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$109K
36 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
28
1 more still being counted
Hit rate
80%
$81K on winners, $23K on losers
Party split
78% / 22%
Republicans / Democrats
Who funds it
The people giving to the National Association of Chemical Distributors PAC
- Brett MearsPalmer Logistics · TX$10K2 gifts
- Mathew BrainerdChairman · Brainerd Chemical Company, Inc. · OK$10K2 gifts
- Jay BakerCOO · Superior Industrial Solutions, Inc. · IN$10K2 gifts
- Kathy BrainerdBrainerd Chemical Company, Inc. · OK$10K2 gifts
- Douglas StewartCFO · Superior Industrial Solutions, Inc. · IN$8K2 gifts
- Brad HillearyCEO · Webb Chemical Service Corp. · MI$6K3 gifts
- Stephen HalpinPresident · Norman, Fox & Co. · CA$6K2 gifts
- Bart Whitaker IIICEO & Cob · Whitaker Oil Company · GA$5K
- Edward PolenPresident and CEO · Emco Chemical Distributors, Inc. · WI$5K
- Ellen MurphyPresident and CEO · Walsh & Associates, Inc. · MO$5K2 gifts
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- Tamra PolenEmco Chemical Distributors, Inc. · WI$5K
- Randall EppliPresident and CEO · Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc. · WI$5K2 gifts
- Colie WhitakerPresident · Whitaker Oil Company · GA$4K2 gifts
- Edward BossCEO/President · Riteks, Inc. · TX$4K2 gifts
- Benjamin GutmannCEO · Basstech International LLC · NJ$4K2 gifts
- Kurt HettingaPresident · Superior Industrial Solutions, Inc. · IN$4K
- Megan BohanCEO & Owner · Trinternational, Inc. · WA$4K
- Christopher Diamond Jr.Partner · Astro Chemicals, Inc. · MA$3K2 gifts
- Jeffrey WrightExecutive Vice President and CFO · Trinternational, Inc. · WA$3K2 gifts
- Matthew FridleyVice President of Government Affairs · Brenntag North America, Inc. · PA$2K2 gifts
- Amanda BagleyPresident · Bedford Specialty Sales, Inc. · MA$2K2 gifts
- Thomas TurriffPresident · Tlc Ingredients, Inc. · IL$2K
- Julie Van BruntCEO · Lintech International · GA$2K2 gifts
- Timothy NicholsonChief Operating Officer · Pvs Chemicals, Inc. - Distribution Gr · MI$2K
- Robert NamoffChairman · Allied Universal Corporation · FL$2K2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Moolenaar | Michigan 2nd District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Laurel Lee | Florida 15th District | $8K | ✓ Won |
| Mike Carey | Ohio 15th District | $8K | ✗ Lost |
| Glenn Grothman | Wisconsin 6th District | $6K | ✓ Won |
| Beth Van Duyne | Texas 24th District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Wesley Bell | Missouri 1st District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Andrew Garbarino | New York 2nd District | $5K | … Counting |
| Kevin Hern | Oklahoma Senate | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Mariannette Miller-Meeks | Iowa 1st District | $5K | ✗ Lost |
| Shelley Moore Capito | West Virginia Senate | $5K | ✓ Won |
Questions people ask
- How much did National Association of Chemical Distributors give to candidates in 2026?
- National Association of Chemical Distributors gave $109K directly to 36 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, National Association of Chemical Distributors Responsible Distribution Political Action Committee, and 78% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 28 of the 35 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did National Association of Chemical Distributors give the most to in 2026?
- John Moolenaar (Republican, Michigan 2nd District, $10K), Laurel Lee (Republican, Florida 15th District, $8K), Mike Carey (Republican, Ohio 15th District, $8K), Glenn Grothman (Republican, Wisconsin 6th District, $6K), Beth Van Duyne (Republican, Texas 24th District, $5K).