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Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America

Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America Better Government Committee

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Trade association · FEC committee C00021972

Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America gave $210K directly to 99 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America Better Government Committee, and 57% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 87 of the 97 candidates with a result won.

Checks to candidates

$210K

99 candidates on the 2026 ballot

Winners bought

87

2 more still being counted

Hit rate

90%

$179K on winners, $27K on losers

Party split

57% / 43%

Republicans / Democrats

Who funds it

The people giving to the Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America PAC

133 named people gave $357K 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.
  • Stephen Jay UblPresident + CEO · Phrma · DC$8K22 gifts
  • Alexander Reed SchriverSenior Vice President · Phrma · DC$8K22 gifts
  • Kenneth Kirk Mckay IVSenior Vice President · Phrma · DC$8K22 gifts
  • Barton William ForsythVice President · Phrma · DC$8K22 gifts
  • James GarciaVice President · Phrma · DC$8K22 gifts
  • Elizabeth CarpenterExecutive Vp · Phrma · DC$8K22 gifts
  • Robert Zirkelbach IIExecutive Vp · Phrma · DC$8K22 gifts
  • Shannon Christine MonsifExecutive Vp · Phrma · DC$8K22 gifts
  • Lori ReillyExecutive Vp · Phrma · DC$8K22 gifts
  • Scott LagangaExecutive Vp · Phrma · DC$8K22 gifts
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  • Jill Davie KronischVice President · Phrma · DC$8K22 gifts
  • James Clark StanselExecutive Vp · Phrma · DC$8K22 gifts
  • Michael Paul WoodySenior Vice President · Phrma · DC$8K22 gifts
  • Matthew Jude DiloretoVice President · Phrma · DC$8K22 gifts
  • Megan Van EttenVice President · Phrma · DC$8K22 gifts
  • Lauren NevesVice President · Phrma · DC$7K22 gifts
  • Steven George TiltonExecutive Vp · Phrma · DC$6K16 gifts
  • Michelle NymanDeputy Vice President · Phrma · DC$6K22 gifts
  • Thomas Brendan O'brienDeputy Vice President · Phrma · DC$6K22 gifts
  • Carolyn Chau HaDeputy Vice President · Phrma · DC$6K22 gifts
  • Elenora ConnorsDeputy Vice President · Phrma · DC$6K22 gifts
  • Floreine KahnDeputy Vice President · Phrma · DC$6K22 gifts
  • Teresa Estella BillDeputy Vice President · Phrma · DC$6K22 gifts
  • Janet VessotskieDeputy Vice President · Phrma · DC$6K22 gifts
  • Jennifer OsikaVice President · Phrma · DC$6K22 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.
CandidateRaceAmountResult
Mike JohnsonLouisiana 4th District$10K✓ Won
Scott PetersCalifornia 50th District$7K✓ Won
Katherine ClarkMassachusetts 5th District$7K✓ Won
Mark WarnerVirginia Senate$6K✓ Won
Bill HagertyTennessee Senate$5K✓ Won
Brett GuthrieKentucky 2nd District$5K✓ Won
Steve ScaliseLouisiana 1st District$5K✓ Won
Susan CollinsMaine Senate$5K✗ Lost
Tom CottonArkansas Senate$5K✓ Won
Mike KellyPennsylvania 16th District$5K✓ Won

Questions people ask

How much did Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America give to candidates in 2026?
Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America gave $210K directly to 99 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America Better Government Committee, and 57% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 87 of the 97 candidates with a result won.
Which politicians did Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America give the most to in 2026?
Mike Johnson (Republican, Louisiana 4th District, $10K), Scott Peters (Democrat, California 50th District, $7K), Katherine Clark (Democrat, Massachusetts 5th District, $7K), Mark Warner (Democrat, Virginia Senate, $6K), Bill Hagerty (Republican, Tennessee Senate, $5K).