About the McKesson Employees' PAC

Contribution Criteria and Belief Statement

Contribution Criteria:

• Represents McKesson facility/employees 
• Familiar with McKesson and the issues impacting the company 
• A member of Leadership who is receptive to our issues and priorities 
• Member of key committee and active/effective on issues of importance to McKesson 
• Member of a caucus or group with an emphasis on bipartisanship and working across the aisle; or has a demonstrated track record of bipartisanship on meaningful legislation 
• Lawmaker able to effectively garner support for McKesson priorities 
• Aligned with or receptive to company position on key issues 
• Recommended for support by McKesson employees 
• In need of financial support, has a competitive race, or requests support 
• Candidates might not be considered for support if they are currently under investigation for an ethics violation or are being considered for formal censure under the rules of that legislative body 
• Candidates will not be considered for contributions if they have publicly expressed support for people, groups, or ideologies promoting violence against, or supremacy over fellow citizens 

• Voting is a sacred right and responsibility, one that should be exercised freely and enfranchised widely 
• At the conclusion of the election process - in its entirety - a winner is determined, and we accept the outcome 
• The transition of political power from an office holder to his or her successor is done peacefully 
• The legislative process should be transparent, with robust and thoughtful debate rooted in facts and data; and that discourse among legislators be civil 
• Public policy is best when developed by consensus and with bipartisan participation and civil discourse 

Additional Resources

About Political Action Committees (PACs)

A PAC, or political action committee, is an organization that raises voluntary funds to help elect candidates to political office. They are typically utilized in federal elections. Some states allow PAC contributions to state-level candidates.

Political action committees are an important aspect of American politics and the American electoral system. PACs exist legally as a means for corporations, trade unions, etc. to make donations to candidates for federal office - something they cannot do directly.

PACs, including the McKesson Employees' PAC, must comply with strict contribution limits. Contributions to political candidates are limited to $5,000 to a candidate for each election (primary and general elections are considered separate elections). Contributions to political parties are limited to $15,000 per year and $5,000 to another PAC (example: trade association PAC) per year.

Employee contributions to a PAC are limited to $5,000 per person per year. Additionally, only certain employees are eligible to make contributions. Membership in a political action committee is limited to "exempt" employees who are U.S. citizens or green card holders with permanent resident status living in the United States. An employee is considered "exempt" if they are paid on a salary basis.

PAC records are made public and checked by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). Members of the public are free to view them, as are the media.

Transparency

The McKesson Employees' PAC is committed to transparency. We report all contributions received and disbursed to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) on a monthly basis. To view, visit the FEC website and type "McKesson" into the search field.

Additionally, the list of PAC supported candidates can be found in the McKesson Employees' PAC annual reports.

Our PAC Manager is always free to answer questions and discuss McKesson's engagement in the political process. Email Christine.Karlik@McKesson.com. 

Reports

Election Cycle Reports

2019-2020 Cycle Report
2017-2018 Election Cycle PAC Contributions (Updated Dec 2017)
2015-2016 Election Cycle Report
2015 Annual Report

2013-2014 Election Cycle Report

Election cycle reports are completed at the end of each two year cycle. For the most up to date information, please go to www.FEC.gov and search for McKesson. 

Founder's Circle Contributors
2023 Founder's Circle Dinner Booklet
2022 Founder's Circle Dinner Booklet

McKesson Employees' PAC Governance

McKesson Employees' PAC Board of Trustees
The PAC Board of Trustees, comprised of senior leaders representing McKesson operating companies and corporate staff, evaluates and selects candidates who understand our concerns and interests and seek to solve problems through pragmatic solutions. The Board completes a thorough evaluation of each candidate based on a nonpartisan set of evaluation criteria.

Meet the PAC Board of Trustees.

McKesson Employees' PAC Candidate Evaluation Criteria

• Represents McKesson facility/employees 
• Familiar with McKesson and the issues impacting the company 
• A member of Leadership who is receptive to our issues and priorities 
• Member of key committee and active/effective on issues of importance to McKesson 
• Member of a caucus or group with an emphasis on bipartisanship and working across the aisle; or has a demonstrated track record of bipartisanship on meaningful legislation 
• Lawmaker able to effectively garner support for McKesson priorities
• Aligned with or receptive to company position on key issues
• Recommended for support by McKesson employees
• In need of financial support, has a competitive race, or requests support
• Candidates might not be considered for support if they are currently under investigation for an ethics violation or are being considered for formal censure under the rules of that legislative body
• Candidates will not be considered for contributions if they have publicly expressed support for people, groups, or ideologies promoting violence against, or supremacy over fellow citizens 

McKesson Employees' PAC Belief Statement
We believe: 

• Voting is a sacred right and responsibility, one that should be exercised freely and enfranchised widely 
• At the conclusion of the election process - in its entirety - a winner is determined, and we accept the outcome
• The transition of political power from an office holder to his or her successor is done peacefully
• The legislative process should be transparent, with robust and thoughtful debate rooted in facts and data; and that discourse among legislators be civil