PAC
Western Alliance Bancorporation
Western Alliance Bancorporation Political Action Committee (Wabpac)
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Corporate PAC · FEC committee C00817585
Western Alliance Bancorporation gave $322K directly to 80 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Western Alliance Bancorporation Political Action Committee (Wabpac), and 51% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 65 of the 75 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$322K
80 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
65
5 more still being counted
Hit rate
87%
$254K on winners, $43K on losers
Party split
51% / 49%
Republicans / Democrats
Who funds it
The people giving to the Western Alliance Bancorporation PAC
319 named people gave $534K 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.
- Bruce BeachDirector · Western Alliance Bancorporation · AZ$10K2 gifts
- Donald SnyderDirector · Western Alliance Bancorporation · AZ$10K2 gifts
- Kenneth VecchioneChief Executive Officer · Western Alliance Bank · AZ$10K2 gifts
- Anthony MeolaDirector · Western Alliance Bancorporation · CA$10K2 gifts
- Mary Chris JammetDirector · Western Alliance Bancorporation · MD$10K2 gifts
- Christopher HalmyDirector · Western Alliance Bancorporation · NC$10K2 gifts
- Bryan SegediDirector · Western Alliance Bancorporation · AZ$10K2 gifts
- Robert Arnold CurleyDivision CEO · Western Alliance Bank · CA$9K27 gifts
- Nicholas Anthony WanatChief Audit Executive · Western Alliance Bank · AZ$9K30 gifts
- Jessica JarviChief Legal Officer · Western Alliance Bank · AZ$8K30 gifts
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- Dale GibbonsChief Financial Officer · Western Alliance Bank · AZ$8K30 gifts
- Timothy BootheChief Administration Officer · Western Alliance Bank · AZ$8K30 gifts
- Michael Jay SonnensteinChief Information Officer · Western Alliance Bank · AZ$8K30 gifts
- Emily NachlasChief Risk Officer · Western Alliance Bank · AZ$8K30 gifts
- David Raymond BernardHead of Specialized Mortgage Services · Western Alliance Bank · AZ$8K30 gifts
- Joshua John DenneyGovernment Relations Director · Western Alliance Bank · MD$8K30 gifts
- Robert William LamantiaNbl Operations Director · Western Alliance Bank · AZ$8K30 gifts
- Tim Robert BrucknerChief Banking Officer · Western Alliance Bank · AZ$8K30 gifts
- Barbara Jean KennedyChief Human Resources Officer · Western Alliance Bank · AZ$8K30 gifts
- Nathan AdlerPresident & CEO · Amerihome Mortgage Company, LLC · CA$8K30 gifts
- Lynne Biggio HerndonChief Credit Officer · Western Alliance Bank · AZ$8K30 gifts
- Briana Nute HandlerSenior Director Financial Reporting · Western Alliance Bank · AZ$8K29 gifts
- Christopher GrassaHead of Commercial General Industries · Western Alliance Bank · CA$8K30 gifts
- Stephen Russell CurleyChief Banking Officer - National Busin · Western Alliance Bank · AZ$7K26 gifts
- John RadwanskiTreasurer · Western Alliance Bank · AZ$7K26 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.
| Candidate | Race | Amount | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Ciscomani | Arizona 6th District | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Sam Liccardo | California 16th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Mark Warner | Virginia Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Richard Neal | Massachusetts 1st District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Bill Foster | Illinois 11th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| French Hill | Arkansas 2nd District | $10K | … Counting |
| Mike Johnson | Louisiana 4th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Steven Horsford | Nevada 4th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Mike Rounds | South Dakota Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Mike Flood | Nebraska 1st District | $8K | ✓ Won |
Questions people ask
- How much did Western Alliance Bancorporation give to candidates in 2026?
- Western Alliance Bancorporation gave $322K directly to 80 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Western Alliance Bancorporation Political Action Committee (Wabpac), and 51% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 65 of the 75 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did Western Alliance Bancorporation give the most to in 2026?
- Juan Ciscomani (Republican, Arizona 6th District, $10K), Sam Liccardo (Democrat, California 16th District, $10K), Mark Warner (Democrat, Virginia Senate, $10K), Richard Neal (Democrat, Massachusetts 1st District, $10K), Bill Foster (Democrat, Illinois 11th District, $10K).