# Pennsylvania Investor Patel Gives Another $100K to Beshear Super PAC  
**Published:** 2026-04-22T16:00:00.000Z  
**Source:** [Kentucky Lantern](https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/04/22/pennsylvania-investor-gives-another-100k-to-beshear-pac/)  
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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Pennsylvania investor Ashish Patel has contributed another $100,000 to Gov. Andy Beshear's super PAC In This Together, bringing his total donations to the political committee to $550,000 over nine months, according to [the Kentucky Lantern](https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/04/22/pennsylvania-investor-gives-another-100k-to-beshear-pac/).

Patel's March donation tied for the largest contribution made to In This Together during the first quarter of 2026, matching a $100,000 gift from Alliance Prime Associates Inc., an Ohio-based corporation. The Carlisle, Pennsylvania resident emerged as Beshear's biggest donor in the second half of 2025, contributing three installments of $150,000 each between August and December.

Despite his substantial contributions to Beshear, Patel had never previously donated to any of the governor's political campaigns. His giving pattern shows he is a regular Democratic donor nationally, though his support for Beshear far exceeds his other political contributions. His next largest donation was $130,000 to Democrat Abigail Spanberger's successful campaign for Virginia governor in 2024-2025.

In This Together reported raising $563,358 during the first quarter of 2026, while spending $344,915 on consultants, travel, and contributions to Democratic candidates. Eric Hyers, Beshear's chief political strategist, noted that fundraising typically picks up in the second half of the year, with 70 percent of the group's $4 million raised in 2025 coming after mid-year.

The super PAC, created after Beshear's 2023 reelection, serves as a forerunner for an anticipated 2028 presidential campaign. [Beshear currently chairs the Democratic Governors Association for 2026](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/andy-beshear-democrats-governors-association-white-house-2028/), positioning him to meet with major donors and political leaders as he explores a potential White House run.

As of March 31, In This Together had more than $1.5 million in cash on hand. The group reported contributions from 20 states, with major donations coming from Kentucky's racing industry, including $100,000 from Churchill Downs and $100,000 from Lexington Trots Breeders Association.

## Sources

- [Kentucky Lantern](https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/04/22/pennsylvania-investor-gives-another-100k-to-beshear-pac/)
- [CBS News article on Beshear's role as Democratic Governors Association chair](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/andy-beshear-democrats-governors-association-white-house-2028/)

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