Utah is your 2026 PAC Madness Victory Bracket Champion!
After a dominant tournament performance, Utah has claimed the Victory Bracket Championship, defeating North Dakota in the final round. As one of our smaller chapters, Utah delivered exceptional results — securing the title with 9 new contributors, 15 converted lapsed contributors, and $5,623 raised in the championship round alone. Across the entire PAC Madness campaign, Utah brought in an impressive 33 new contributors and converted 40 lapsed contributors back into the PAC.
Utah’s victory stands as a powerful example for every chapter: focused recruiting and persistent outreach can outperform much larger states. Their success shows what’s possible when a team commits to growing PAC participation.
North Dakota also deserves strong recognition for reaching the championship round and competing with determination throughout the tournament.
Redemption Bracket Championship This Week
The excitement continues! This week features the Redemption Bracket Championship (April 14-17) between two highly active states: Florida vs. Iowa.
Florida advanced after winning a competitive three-way battle against New Jersey and Pennsylvania, while Iowa emerged from a tough matchup with Oklahoma and Nebraska. Both chapters have shown strong commitment throughout the tournament, and this final round promises an exciting conclusion.
Scoring Spotlight
**The Redemption Championship Round lasts from Tuesday, April 14, through Friday, April 17th at 11:00am Eastern.**
- Every $60 raised = 2 points
- Every new contributor = 10 points
- Every lapsed contributor converted = 5 points
Standings will be updated on the PAC Madness webpage, with final results announced at the end of the round. Redemption winners will receive recognition alongside Utah at the upcoming Congressional Conference.
The Real Goal of PAC Madness
While we celebrate Utah’s well-earned Victory Bracket win, the bigger purpose of PAC Madness runs much deeper. We run this competition every year to raise awareness of NAIFA’s PAC and dramatically increase member participation. Our top priority is getting as many members as possible contributing to the PAC. The stronger and broader our base of support becomes, the more powerful our advocacy is in Washington, D.C. and state capitals.
Utah’s impressive recruiting numbers remind us all that every new and returning contributor makes a real difference, no matter which chapter you’re in.
For more than 60 years, NAIFA’s PACs have served as our industry’s strongest defense by helping elect and support lawmakers who protect financial professionals from harmful regulations and taxes. Every contribution strengthens that voice and helps us continue putting clients first.
Congratulations to Utah on a well-deserved Victory Bracket Championship! Let’s keep the momentum alive this week by supporting Florida and Iowa in the Redemption Championship, and by encouraging even more members nationwide to contribute to the PAC.
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