Election season is upon us and the billionaire Koch brothers have opened their wallets wide. The Center for Media and Democracy (CMD) has reported on the "Koch candidates [3]" at the federal level and their candidates [4] for law enforcement and the courts in 2018.

Now we bring you the Koch state-level candidates of 2018.

The billionaire Koch brothers have identified 129 candidates for governor, state representative, and state senator in 16 states, a careful analysis of Koch Industries Political Action Committee (KochPAC) filings, state campaign finance databases, and news sites shows.

The Koch network announced in January at its Donor Summit that it committed to spend $400 million in the 2018 midterms, almost double what it spent [5] in the 2014 midterms.

A fraction of that commitment is visible here. Much of Team Koch's expenditures are made on i360 [6], its data analytics company, which compiles information on the "199 million active voters"; and on its front groups, including Americans for Prosperity, Concerned Veterans for America, Freedom Partners Action Fund, Generation Opportunity, and The LIBRE Initiative.

Koch Governors

The Kochs continue to demonstrate their preference for Republican governors and lieutenant governors across the country, with massive investments in the Republican Governors Association (RGA) and in nine individual campaigns this election cycle.

Koch Industries gave $525,000 [7] in 2017 and another $250,000 [8] to date in 2018 to RGA, while the Kochs have given nothing [9] over the last two years to the Democratic Governors Association.

The Kochs have contributed to incumbents Gov. Kay Ivey (AL), Gov. Doug Ducey (AZ), Gov. Bruce Rauner (IL), and Gov. Greg Abbott (TX). Charles Koch also made individual contributions to Ducey, Rauner, and Abbott.

New candidates for governor to whom the Kochs have contributed so far this election cycle include Bill Schuette in Michigan, Adam Laxalt in Nevada, and Todd Lamb in Oklahoma.

Koch State Representatives and Senators

Team Koch has already identified and given to a whopping 120 state representatives and senators in ten states, only four of whom are democrats.

Twenty-eight of these "Koch candidates" for office are members of the American Legislative Exchange Council [10] (ALEC), the corporate bill mill that has received millions [11] in Koch cash.

The Koch Star State of Texas--which CMD revealed [12] was a large beneficiary of the Kochs in the 2016 election cycle--again tops all states, with 38 legislative candidates receiving support from the billionaires.

Stay tuned to ExposedByCMD [13] for more on the Kochs' electoral activities and the Koch Candidates 2018 page [14] on SourceWatch for regular updates between now and the November election.

State Governors

Alabama

• Kay Ivey (R): $5,000 [15] contributed by Koch Industries.

Arizona

• Doug Ducey (R): $5,100 [16] contributed by Charles Koch.

Arkansas

• Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin (R): $2,700 [17] contributed by KochPAC .

Illinois

• Bruce Rauner (R): $5,600 [18] contributed by Charles Koch.

Michigan

• Bill Schuette (R): $1,010.30 [19] contributed by KochPAC.

Nevada

• Adam Laxalt (R): $2.5 million [20] in ads placed by the Koch network's Freedom Partners [21] Action Fund in support of his run for governor.

Oklahoma

• Lieutenant Governor Todd Lamb (R): $5,000 [22] contributed by KochPAC.

Texas

• Greg Abbott (R): $25,000 [23] contributed by KochPAC. Charles Koch also contributed $25,000 [24].
• Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick (R): $10,000 [23] contributed by KochPAC to Dan Patrick for Lt. Governor. Also, KochPAC gave $10,000 [24] to Texans for Dan Patrick.

State House of Representatives

Arkansas

• Mickey Gates (R-22): $1,000 [25] contributed by KochPAC.
• Kerry Murphy (R): $1,000 [26] contributed by KochPAC. Murphy lost in the primary for the 28th district.
• Stephen Meeks (R-67): $1,000 [25] contributed by KochPAC.
• Donald Ragland (R-83): $1,000 [26] contributed by KochPAC.
• Kendon Underwood (R): $1,000 [26] contributed by KochPAC. Underwood lost in the primary for the 90th district.
• Jim Dotson (R-93): $1,000 [25] contributed by KochPAC.
• Bob Ballinger (R-97): $1,000 [26] contributed by KochPAC.

Florida

• Paul Renner (R-24): $1,000 [27] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Bob Cortes (R-30): $1,000 [27] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Jennifer Sullivan (R-31): $1,000 [27] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Colleen Burton (R-40): $1,000 [27] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Edwin Pigman (R-55): $1,000 [27] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Jake Raburn (R-57): $1,000 [27] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Chris Sprowls (R-65): $1,000 [27] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Ray Rodrigues (R-76): $1,000 [27] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Dane Eagle (R-77): $1,000 [27] contributed by Koch Industries.
• MaryLynn Magar (R-82): $1,000 [27] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Frank Mingo (R): $1,000 [27] contributed by Koch Industries to his campaign for the District 103 seat.
• Ana Maria Rodriguez (R): $1,000 [27] contributed by Koch Industries to her campaign for the District 105 seat.
• Bryan Avila (R-111): $1,000 [27] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Vance Aloupis (R): $1,000 [27] contributed by Koch Industries to his campaign for the District 115 seat.

Georgia

• David Ralston (R-07): $2,600 [28] contributed by Koch.
• Barry Flemming (R-121): $1,000 [28] contributed by Koch Industries.

Louisiana

• Alan Seabaugh (R-05): $1,000 [29] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Raymond Crews (R-08): $4,000 [29] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Dodie Horton (R-09): $500 [29] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Jack McFarland (R-13): $500 [29] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Stephen Dwight (R-35): $500 [29] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Julie Emerson (R-39): $1,000 [29] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Phillip DeVillier (R-41): $500 [29] contributed by Koch Industries.
• John Stefanski (R-42): $2,000 [29] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Jean-Paul Coussan (R-45): $500 [29] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Blake Miguez (R-49): $500 [29] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Beryl Amedee (R-51): $500 [29] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Jerome Zeringue (R-52): $500 [29] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Tanner Magee (R-53): $500 [29] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Gregory Miller (R-56): $500 [29] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Anthony Bacala (R-59): $500 [29] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Rick Edmonds (R-66): $500 [29] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Julie Stokes (R-79): $500 [29] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Polly Thomas (R-80): $500 [29] contributed by Koch Industries.
• John Berthelot (R-88): $500 [29] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Reid Falconer (R-89): $500 [29] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Stephanie Hilferty (R-94): $500 [29] contributed by Koch Industries.

Mississippi

• Lester Bubba Carpenter (R-01): $500 [30] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Shane Aguirre (R-17): $500 [30] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Shane Barnett (R-86): $500 [30] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Brad Touchstone (R-101): $500 [30] contributed by Koch Industries.
• John Read (R-102): $500 [30] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Jeffrey Guice (R-114): $500 [30] contributed by Koch Industries.

Oregon

• David Brock Smith (R-01): $1,000 [31] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Carl Wilson (R-03): $2,000 [31] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Caddy McKeown (D-09): $1,000 [31] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Sherrie Sprenger (R-17): $1,000 [31] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Denyc Boles (R-19): $2,000 [31] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Mike Nearman (R-23): $2,000 [31] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Ron Noble (R-24): $1,000 [31] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Mike McLane (R-55): $8,000 [31] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Greg Barreto (R-58): $2,000 [31] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Daniel Bonham (R-59): $1,000 [31] contributed by Koch Industries.

Pennsylvania

• Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Turzai (R-28): $5,000 [32] contributed by KochPAC.

Texas

• Dan Flynn (R-2): $1,000 [23] contributed by KochPAC.
• Chris Paddie (R-9): $2,000 [23] contributed by KochPAC to his Chris Paddie Campaign Committee. KochPac also gave $2,000 [24] to Texans for Chris Paddie.
• Steve Toth (R-15): $6,000 [23] contributed [24] by [33] KochPAC.
• James White (R-19): $2,000 [23] contributed by KochPAC.
• Dade Phelan (R-21): $2,000 [23] contributed by KochPAC to his Dade Phelan Campaign. KochPAC also gave $2,000 [24] to Texans for Dade.
• Wayne Faircloth (R-23) received $3,000 [33] from KochPAC.
• Dennis Bonnen (R-25): $6,000 [23] contributed [33] by KochPAC.
• Geanie Morrison (R-30): $3,000 [23] contributed by KochPAC.
• Todd Hunter (R-32): $3,000 [23] contributed by KochPAC.
• Abel Herrero (R-34): $3,000 [34] contributed by KochPAC.
• Paul Workman (R-37): $5,000 [33] contributed [23] by KochPAC.
• Jose M. Lozano (R-43): $2,000 [23] contributed by KochPAC.
• Jason Isaac (R-45): $2,000 [23] contributed by KochPAC.
• Charles "Doc" Anderson (R-56): $2,000 [23] contributed by KochPAC.
• Trent Ashby (R-57): $2,000 [23] contributed by KochPAC.
• Phil King (R-61): $2,000 [23] contributed by KochPAC.
• Lynn Stucky (R-64): $4,000 [33] contributed [23] by KochPAC.
• Ron Simmons (R-65): $4,000 [33] contributed [23] by KochPAC.
• Drew Springer (R-68): $2,000 [23] contributed by KochPAC.
• Drew Darby (R-72): $2,000 [23] contributed by KochPAC.
• Charlie Geren (R-99): $6,000 [33] contributed [23] by KochPAC.
• Rodney Anderson (R-105): $1,000 [23] from KochPAC to his Rodney Anderson Campaign. KochPAC also gave $1,000 [24] to Texans for Rodney Anderson.
• Jason Villalba (R-114): $5,000 [33] contributed [23] by KochPAC.
• Speaker of the House Joe Strauss (R-121): $10,000 [23] contributed by KochPAC.
• Mike Schofield (R-132): $1,000 [23] contributed by KochPAC.
• Jim Murphy (R-133): $2,000 [23] contributed by KochPAC.
• Gary Elkins (R-135): $2,000 [23] contributed by KochPAC.
• Tony Dale (R-136): $2,000 [23] contributed by KochPAC.
• Gilbert Pena (R-144): $2,000 [35] contributed by KochPAC.

State Senate

Arkansas

• Linda Collins-Smith (R-19): $1,000 [25] contributed by KochPAC.
• Ricky Hill (R-29): $1,000 [26] contributed by KochPAC.

Louisiana

• Sharon Hewitt (R-01): $1,000 [29] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Mack White (R-06): $1,000 [29] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Beth Mizell (R-12): $1,000 [29] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Eddie Lambert (R-18): $1,000 [29] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Sen Robert "Bret" Allain (R-21): $1,000 [29] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Ronald Johns (R-27): $1,000 [29] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Barrow Peacock (R-37): $1,000 [29] contributed by Koch Industries.

Mississippi

• John Polk (R-44): $1,000 [30] contributed by Koch Industries.

North Carolina

• Phil Berger (R-26): $5,200 [26] contributed by Koch Industries.

Oregon

• Dallas Heard (R-01): $1,000 [31] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Arnie Roblan (D-05): $1,000 [31] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Frank Girod (R-09): $1,000 [31] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Jackie Winters (R-10): $1,000 [31] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Betsy Johnson (R-16): $1,000 [31] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Alan Olsen (R-20): $2,000 [31] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Tim Knopp (R-27): $2,000 [31] contributed by Koch Industries.
• Bill Hansell (R-29): $1,000 [31] contributed by Koch Industries.

Pennsylvania

• Joe Scarnati (R-25): $5,000 [36] contributed by KochPAC.

Texas

• Robert Nichols (R-3): $2,000 [23] contributed by KochPAC.
• Charles Schwertner (R-5): $2,000 [23] contributed by KochPAC.
• Paul Bettencourt (R-7): $2,000 [23] contributed by KochPAC.
• Angela Paxton (R): $3,000 [33] contributed by KochPAC. She is running for the 8th district seat.
• Kelly Hancock (R-9): $3,000 [23] contributed by KochPAC.
• Joan Huffman (R-17): $3,000 [33] contributed by KochPAC.
• Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa (D-20): $2,000 [23] contributed by KochPAC.
• Donna Campbell (R-25): $5,000 [33] contributed [23] by KochPAC.
• Craig Estes (R-30): $6,000 [33] contributed [34] by KochPAC.

Wisconsin

• Andre Jacque (R-01): $500 [26] contributed by KochPAC.