The 2026 PAC Madness Victory Bracket Championship is finally here (April 7 and ending Friday, April 10 at 11:00 am Eastern)! After weeks of intense competition, two standout smaller chapters have risen to the biggest stage: Utah takes on North Dakota for the ultimate title.
What makes this matchup so special is how these two chapters got here. Utah has been a recruiting machine throughout the tournament, bringing in 24 new contributors and reactivating 25 lapsed contributors — an incredible display of fresh energy and renewed commitment. North Dakota has shown quiet determination and clutch performances, including key lapsed conversions that helped them advance past larger opponents.
Together, Utah and North Dakota have proven that heart, strategy, and smart recruiting can overcome even the biggest names in the bracket — including Texas, Florida, California, Iowa, and two-time champion Nebraska. Their success is a powerful reminder that every new and returning voice truly matters.
Across the entire PAC Madness tournament, NAIFA chapters have delivered remarkable results: 66 new contributors have joined the PAC and 63 lapsed contributors have been brought back into the fold. That’s 129 new or returning advocates strengthening our collective voice — an outstanding achievement no matter who wins the final round.
Madness Is About More Than Just Winning a Bracket
While we’re all excited to crown a champion, the real power of PAC Madness goes far beyond the final score. This tournament was designed to raise awareness of NAIFA’s PAC and spark genuine interest in participating. Advocacy success is often intangible — until it isn’t. When lawmakers propose harmful regulations or taxes that threaten your ability to serve clients, that’s when the value of a strong, well-funded PAC becomes crystal clear.
Every new and returning contributor builds our long-term strength. Whether you’re in Utah, North Dakota, or any other state, your contribution matters. It helps NAIFA maintain a powerful voice in Washington, D.C. and state capitals, protecting the interests of financial professionals and the families we serve.
Redemption Bracket Update
While all eyes are on the Victory Championship this week, the Redemption Bracket is in its semi-final round. Six strong chapters — New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Iowa, Oklahoma, and Nebraska — are battling it out, with one winner from each side advancing to the Redemption Championship.
Scoring spotlight for this round:
**The Championship Round lasts from Tuesday, April 7, through Friday, April 10th at 11:00am Eastern.**
Standings and updates will be posted on the PAC Madness webpage, with final results announced the week of April 13th.
Chapter leaders and members: This is the moment to rally! Share your personalized contribution links, reach out to colleagues who haven’t yet contributed, and help push our PAC forward — no matter which chapter you’re rooting for. Winners will receive well-deserved recognition at the upcoming Congressional Conference.
For more than 60 years, NAIFA’s PACs have served as our industry’s strongest line of defense — supporting candidates who protect financial professionals from harmful regulations and taxes. Every contribution in these final days directly strengthens our voice where it matters most.
The championship is within reach. Let’s finish strong, celebrate the incredible recruiting efforts across every state, and use this momentum to build an even stronger PAC for the future.
Contribute today — because every voice counts!