PAC
American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Political Action Committee of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons--PAC of Aaos
Membership / ideological group · FEC committee C00343137
American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons gave $530K directly to 136 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Political Action Committee of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons--PAC of Aaos, and 58% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 111 of the 127 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$530K
136 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
111
9 more still being counted
Hit rate
87%
$447K on winners, $60K on losers
Party split
58% / 42%
Republicans / Democrats
Who funds it
The people giving to the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons PAC
- James William BarberOrthopaedic Surgeon · Southeastern Orthopaedics · GA$10K3 gifts
- Charles Hope IIOrthopaedic Surgeon · Optim Orthopedics · GA$10K2 gifts
- Jeffrey MclaughlinOrthopaedic Surgeon · Kennedy Ctr for Hip & Knee, Sc · WI$10K2 gifts
- Wayne Anthony JohnsonOrthopaedic Surgeon · Premier Orthopaedics · OK$10K2 gifts
- Joel MayersonOrthopaedic Surgeon · The Ohio State University · OH$8K2 gifts
- Ryan HarrisonOrthopaedic Surgeon · Ohio State Univ Med Ctr · OH$8K6 gifts
- Adam BruggemanOrthopaedic Surgeon · Texas Spine Care Center · TX$8K6 gifts
- Alfonso MejiaOrthopaedic Surgeon · Illinois Association of Orthopedic Sur · IL$7K18 gifts
- Wilford GibsonOrthopaedic Surgeon · Vann Virginia Center for Orthopaedics · VA$7K4 gifts
- Evalina BurgerOrthopaedic Surgeon · University of Colorado Som · CO$6K3 gifts
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- Daniel GuyOrthopaedic Surgeon · Emory Southern Orthopedics · GA$6K2 gifts
- Michael Leddy IIIOrthopaedic Surgeon · Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital · LA$5K10 gifts
- Felix Savoie IIIOrthopaedic Surgeon · Tulane University School of Medicine · LA$5K2 gifts
- Joseph AlhadeffOrthopaedic Surgeon · Oss Orthopaedic Hospital · PA$5K2 gifts
- C Craig SatterleeOrthopaedic Surgeon · Orthopedic Health of Kansas City · KS$5K2 gifts
- John Fletcher Lovejoy IIIOrthopaedic Surgeon · Nemours Children's Hospital · FL$5K3 gifts
- Joshua PortOrthopaedic Surgeon · Blair Ortho Assoc & Sports Med · PA$5K2 gifts
- Joseph Hellmann Jr.Orthopaedic Surgeon · Omni Orthopaedics · OH$5K
- Samantha SpencerOrthopaedic Surgeon · Children's Hospital Boston · MA$5K2 gifts
- Peter Mandell MDOrthopaedic Surgeon · Peter J Mandell MD, Pc · CA$5K
- William RitchieOrthopaedic Surgeon · New Mexico Orthopaedics · NM$4K8 gifts
- Gary PushkinOrthopaedic Surgeon · Cohen & Pushkin MD Pa · MD$4K7 gifts
- Ricardo RodriguezOrthopaedic Surgeon · Broc · LA$4K4 gifts
- Anthony PetrosiniOrthopaedic Surgeon · Orthopaedic Institue · NJ$4K4 gifts
- Patrick JonesOrthopaedic Surgeon · Southeast Orthopedic Specialists · FL$4K4 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 Cowan | Georgia 11th District | $13K | ✓ Won |
| Brendan Boyle | Pennsylvania 2nd District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Jason Smith | Missouri 8th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Darin LaHood | Illinois 16th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| John Joyce | Pennsylvania 13th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Rich McCormick | Georgia 7th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Mariannette Miller-Meeks | Iowa 1st District | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Raul Ruiz | California 25th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Kim Schrier | Washington 8th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Stephanie Bice | Oklahoma 5th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
Questions people ask
- How much did American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons give to candidates in 2026?
- American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons gave $530K directly to 136 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Political Action Committee of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons--PAC of Aaos, and 58% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 111 of the 127 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons give the most to in 2026?
- John Cowan (Republican, Georgia 11th District, $13K), Brendan Boyle (Democrat, Pennsylvania 2nd District, $10K), Jason Smith (Republican, Missouri 8th District, $10K), Darin LaHood (Republican, Illinois 16th District, $10K), John Joyce (Republican, Pennsylvania 13th District, $10K).