Super PAC (Independent Expenditure-Only)
National Nurses United for Patient Protection
FEC committee C00490375. Last filed October 15, 2026.
FEC C00490375Last filed 2026-10-15Totals through 2026-09-30
The short version
- Raised $6.6M and spent $5.6M in the 2026 cycle, through September 30, 2026.
- Biggest target: $800K supporting William Lawrence.
- $2.7M in general election independent expenditures reported in 24 and 48 hour notices.
- Largest donor on record: National Nurses United (Organization), $4.2M.
What it is
National Nurses United for Patient Protection is registered with the FEC as a super PAC, connected to National Nurses United. In 2026 it has reported $4.7M in independent expenditures across 12 races, 100% of it helping Democrats.
- National Nurses United for Patient Protection ← $4.2M from National Nurses United (63% of its reported receipts) No donor disclosure
A super PAC can raise unlimited amounts from individuals, companies, unions and other groups. It cannot give money directly to candidates or coordinate its spending with them. It spends independently, mostly on ads.
Issues it says it stands for
No record found. The FEC does not record issues. The candidates it supports and opposes are listed below.
Registration
| Type | Super PAC (Independent Expenditure-Only) |
|---|---|
| Connected organization | National Nurses United |
| Treasurer | Westmoreland, Irma |
| Registered in | Maryland |
| First filed with the FEC | October 13, 2010 |
| Website | http://www.nationalnursesunited.org |
Who it supports and opposes
Independent expenditures from its 24 and 48 hour notices, 2026 cycle.
| Position | Candidate | Race | General | Primary or other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Support | William Lawrence D | MI-07 House | $400K | $400K |
| Support | Abdul El-Sayed D | MI Senate | $294K | $490K |
| Support | Mai Vang D | CA-07 House | $400K | $300K |
| Support | Troy Jackson D | ME Senate | $485K | $0 |
| Support | Matt Dunlap D | ME-02 House | $385K | $51K |
| Support | Randy Villegas D | CA-22 House | $400K | $0 |
| Support | Donavan Mckinney D | MI-13 House | $0 | $400K |
| Support | Matt Little D | MN-02 House | $200K | $61K |
| Support | Mike Mcguire D | CA-01 House | $52K | $102K |
| Support | Robert Peters D | IL-02 House | $0 | $100K |
| Support | Justin Pearson D | TN-09 House | $58K | $0 |
| Support | Aisha Wahab | CA-14 House | $55K | $0 |
| Support | Graham Platner D | ME Senate | $0 | $51K |
| Support | Peggy Flanagan D | MN Senate | $0 | $25K |
Direct contributions to candidates
| Recipient | Given | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association | $200K | 1 |
| Wfp Ie Committee FEC | $200K | 2 |
| Progressive Maryland Inc. | $100K | 1 |
| Working Families for San Francisco PAC FEC | $100K | 1 |
| Stronger Together Pa FEC | $100K | 1 |
| Maine People FEC | $30K | 1 |
| Amalgamated Bank | $398 | 4 |
Largest itemized contributions processed by the FEC, 2026 cycle.
Who funds it
Donor mix
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other receipts (companies, nonprofits, a hybrid PAC's unlimited account) | $6.6M | 100% |
| Total raised | $6.6M | 100% |
FEC committee totals, 2026 cycle, through September 30, 2026. The 10 largest donors include recent electronic filings, so their share can run ahead of these totals.
100% from 10 donors
Largest named donors
| Donor | Type | Given | Checks |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Nurses United | Organization No donor disclosure Recent filing | $4.2M | 3 |
| National Nurses United | Organization No donor disclosure | $2.5M | 6 |
Built from the 100 largest itemized receipts processed by the FEC through June 25, 2026, plus the largest receipts in reports filed electronically through September 18, 2026 (marked "Recent filing").
Donors marked "No donor disclosure" are companies, LLCs or nonprofits. Unless they are themselves political committees, they do not have to report where their money came from. The disclosed trail ends there.
Primary Sources
- FEC committee page: fec.gov/data/committee/C00490375
- FEC filings: all reports filed by National Nurses United for Patient Protection
- Independent expenditures: fec.gov
- Receipts: fec.gov