American Hospital Association PAC spent $1.3M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 52% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). Among dollars with a matched election-stage result, 38% were on the winning side ($375K won, $610K lost, with $275K in races still being counted). $0 had no matched result and is excluded.
Outside spending
$1.3M
Winning share of scored dollars
38%
$985K scored (78% of spending); $0 unknown
On the losing side
$610K
$275K still being counted
Supporting vs attacking
100% / 0%
$1.3M for, $0 against
Google says American Hospital Association PAC also spent $214K on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (17% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
The donor records in this snapshot trace $1.5M to American Hospital Association PAC. This is incomplete funding coverage; percentages below refer only to these traced gifts. The allocation denominator is $4.9M.
- Laura KaiserIndividual$10K (1%)
- Stacey HughesIndividual$10K (1%)
- Charles Wright Pinson MDIndividual$10K (1%)
- Mary MayhewIndividual$10K (1%)
- John Mha AntesIndividual$9K (1%)
- Richard PollackIndividual$8K (1%)
- Chris Derienzo MDIndividual$8K (1%)
- Jeanette PorterIndividual$8K (1%)
- Lisa Kidder HrobskyIndividual$8K (1%)
- Chris MitchellIndividual$8K (0%)
The people behind it
The people giving to American Hospital Association PAC
1,863 named people gave $1.5M 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.
- Laura KaiserPresident and Chief Executive Officer · Ssm Health · MO$10K2 gifts
- Stacey HughesExecutive Vice President, Gov Rel Pub · American Hospital Association · DC$10K2 gifts
- Charles Wright Pinson MDDeputy Chief Executive Officer and Chi · Vanderbilt Health · TN$10K2 gifts
- Mary MayhewPresident and Chief Executive Officer · Florida Hospital Association · FL$10K2 gifts
- John Mha AntesPresident and Chief Executive Officer · Southern Illinois Healthcare · IL$9K2 gifts
- Richard PollackPresident and Chief Executive Officer · American Hospital Association · VA$8K20 gifts
- Jeanette PorterSenior Vice President, Field Engagemen · American Hospital Association · IL$8K20 gifts
- Lisa Kidder HrobskySr Vp, Federal Relations, Advocacy & P · American Hospital Association · DC$8K20 gifts
- Christopher O'connorChief Executive Officer · Yale New Haven Health · CT$8K2 gifts
- James Fache DoverPresident and Chief Executive Officer · Avera Health · SD$8K4 gifts
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- Christina Mha Freese DeckerPresident and Chief Executive Officer · Corewell Health · MI$7K2 gifts
- Chris Derienzo MDSenior Vice President, Chief Physician · American Hospital Association · NC$7K16 gifts
- Martin Chaney MDChief Executive Officer · Maury Regional Health System · TN$7K3 gifts
- Kurt Fache BarwisPresident and Chief Executive Officer · Bristol Health · CT$6K3 gifts
- Lisa ShannonPresident and Chief Executive Officer · Allina Health · MN$6K2 gifts
- Zachary Fache ChandlerExecutive Vice President & Chief Strat · Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporati · TN$6K3 gifts
- Tina PrescottPresident and Chief Executive Officer · West Tennessee Healthcare · TN$5K
- M Michelle Fache HoodEvp, COO & President, Health Forum · American Hospital Association · IL$5K
- Abhay NadipuramChief Legal Officer · Iowa Hospital Association · IA$5K2 gifts
- Chris MitchellPresident and Chief Executive Officer · Iowa Hospital Association · MI$5K
- Andy ParsonsChief Strategy and Technology Officer · Georgia Hospital Association · GA$5K2 gifts
- Mason Van HouwelingChief Executive Officer · University Medical Center · NV$5K2 gifts
- Steve Gordon MDPresident and Chief Executive Officer · St. Charles Health System, Inc. · OR$5K2 gifts
- Jason LittlePresident and Chief Executive Officer · Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporati · TN$5K2 gifts
- Erik WexlerChief Executive Officer · Providence · CA$5K
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.
Where the money went
Biggest targets, with whether each one won.
✓ Backed the winner or attacked the loser ✗ Backed the loser or attacked the winner Race not called yet Result not matched
| Candidate | Race | Spending | Amount | Won? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Collins | Maine Senate | Supporting | $400K | ✗ No |
| Tom Suozzi | New York 3rd District | Supporting | $375K | ✓ Yes |
| Mike Thompson | California 4th District | Supporting | $275K | Counting |
| Brian Fitzpatrick | Pennsylvania 1st District | Supporting | $210K | ✗ No |
Questions people ask
- How much did American Hospital Association PAC spend in 2026, and did it win?
- American Hospital Association PAC spent $1.3M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 52% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). Among dollars with a matched election-stage result, 38% were on the winning side ($375K won, $610K lost, with $275K in races still being counted). $0 had no matched result and is excluded.
- Who funds American Hospital Association PAC?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were Laura Kaiser ($10K), Stacey Hughes ($10K), Charles Wright Pinson MD ($10K), Mary Mayhew ($10K), John Mha Antes ($9K), out of $1.5M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did American Hospital Association PAC spend the most on in 2026?
- for Susan Collins (Maine Senate, $400K, lost); for Tom Suozzi (New York 3rd District, $375K, won); for Mike Thompson (California 4th District, $275K, pending).