PAC
North America's Building Trades Unions Political Educational Fund
North America's Building Trades Unions Political Educational Fund
Labor union · FEC committee C00003160
North America's Building Trades Unions Political Educational Fund gave $128K directly to 77 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, North America's Building Trades Unions Political Educational Fund, and 68% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 63 of the 73 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$128K
77 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
63
4 more still being counted
Hit rate
86%
$101K on winners, $19K on losers
Party split
32% / 68%
Republicans / Democrats
Who funds it
The people giving to the North America's Building Trades Unions Political Educational Fund PAC
- Sean McgarveyOfficer · Bctd · MD$5K13 gifts
- Daniel PedrottyRepresentative · Nabtu · OH$4K13 gifts
- Michael MonroeChief of Staff · Nabtu · MD$2K14 gifts
- Jim BrewerLegislative Representative · Nabtu · MD$2K13 gifts
- Kevin AdkissonField Director · Nabtu · TN$2K13 gifts
- Marina ZhavoronkovaExecutive Director · Tradesfutures · DC$1K7 gifts
- Thomas KrigerDirector of Research · Nabtu · MD$1K12 gifts
- Seth GillesBusiness Representative · Iuec Local 55 · IL$750
- Glenn KellySouthern Director · Nabtu · GA$74011 gifts
- Rickey FabraGulf Coast Operations · Bctd · LA$74011 gifts
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- Ross MaradianGovernment Affairs · Nabtu · MD$74011 gifts
- Melissa WellsSpecial Assistant to the President · North America's Building Trade · MD$74011 gifts
- Brandon BishopSouthern Director · Nabtu · AL$74011 gifts
- Patrick DevlinRepresentative · Michigan Buidling Trades · MI$450
- Carl WestbyPresident · Sprinkler Fitters Local 669 · MD$300
- Greg HardemanBusiness Representative · Iuec Local 8 · CA$300
- Stephen DevaneyExecutive Board Member · Liuna Local 223 · MA$300
- Darrell RobertsAsst. to the General President · Smart · MD$300
- Kristopher WingetSecretary-Treasurer · Sprinkler Fitters Lu 669 · MD$300
- Steve SantucciField Representative · Liuna Local 1058 · PA$300
- William HayesBusiness Manager · Ironwworkers Local 197 · NJ$300
- Robert CooperBusiness Manager · Sprinkler Fitters Local 669 · MD$300
- Allison BalancDigital Media · North America's Building Trade · DC$2986 gifts
- Tommy WillettBusiness Manager · Iuec · NC$250
- Adolfo ZamoraBusiness Manager/Secretary-Treasurer · Liuna Local 225 · IL$250
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Jackson | Maine Senate | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Seth Magaziner | Rhode Island 2nd District | $4K | ✓ Won |
| Pete Stauber | Minnesota 8th District | $4K | ✓ Won |
| Tom Emmer | Minnesota 6th District | $3K | ✓ Won |
| Chris Smith | New Jersey 4th District | $3K | ✓ Won |
| Andrew Garbarino | New York 2nd District | $3K | … Counting |
| Mike Lawler | New York 17th District | $3K | ✗ Lost |
| Mike Turner | Ohio 10th District | $3K | ✗ Lost |
| David Joyce | Ohio 14th District | $3K | ✓ Won |
| James Talarico | Texas Senate | $3K | ✓ Won |
Questions people ask
- How much did North America's Building Trades Unions Political Educational Fund give to candidates in 2026?
- North America's Building Trades Unions Political Educational Fund gave $128K directly to 77 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, North America's Building Trades Unions Political Educational Fund, and 68% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 63 of the 73 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did North America's Building Trades Unions Political Educational Fund give the most to in 2026?
- Troy Jackson (Democrat, Maine Senate, $5K), Seth Magaziner (Democrat, Rhode Island 2nd District, $4K), Pete Stauber (Republican, Minnesota 8th District, $4K), Tom Emmer (Republican, Minnesota 6th District, $3K), Chris Smith (Republican, New Jersey 4th District, $3K).