Campaign money
The money invested in Wisconsin's sitting legislators, from Wisconsin Ethics Commission filings through Aug 11, 2026. Showing the current election cycle by default; Lifetime covers everything since each member took office (electronic records begin in 2008). Browse all contributing committees · How this data works
Coverage note: 63 of 132 sitting legislators are linked to their campaign committee so far. Totals and rankings cover only those 63. The rest are a coverage gap, not zero fundraising.
$30,561,952
raised across 183,408 reported receipts, while in office
52%
from individual donors ($15,892,426); committees gave $14,239,930
35%
of individual money arrived in small receipts (under $200)
Top contributing committees
PACs, party and other political committees, ranked by receipts since each member took office. Wisconsin law bars corporations from giving to candidates directly.
- Assembly Democratic Camp Comm 10 legislators $2,913,497
- Democratic Party of Wisconsin 21 legislators $1,987,197
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Republican Party of Wisconsin 25 legislators $1,595,214 - Rep Assembly Campaign Com RACC 12 legislators $1,507,059
- State Senate Democratic Committee 7 legislators $981,646
- Committee to Elect a Republican Senate 7 legislators $395,974
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WEAC PAC 28 legislators $172,670 -
REALTORS Political Action Committee - Wisconsin 57 legislators $165,000 -
Wisconsin Beer Distributors PAC 38 legislators $83,500 - Operating Engineers 139 PAC 39 legislators $80,000
- Assembly Democratic Camp Comm - SEG FUND 1 legislator $78,992
- Wisconsin Credit Union Legislative Action Fund 41 legislators $73,928
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Forest Co Potawatomi Comm PAC 38 legislators $72,050 - Tavern Industry PAC 34 legislators $66,250
- WI Pipe Trades Assn PAC 36 legislators $65,700
Top fundraising legislators
Each legislator's rolling total since they took office, including any runs for other offices. Long tenure and statewide runs both push members up this list.
- Steve Doyle AD 94 $4,780,022
- Robin Vos AD 33 $2,855,854
- Francesca Hong AD 76 $1,709,245
- Robyn Vining AD 13 $1,557,156
- Pat Snyder AD 85 $1,554,159
- Devin LeMahieu SD 9 $1,452,578
- Jeff Smith SD 31 $1,438,929
- Kelda Roys SD 26 $1,270,136
- Rachael Cabral-Guevara SD 19 $880,771
- Van Wanggaard SD 21 $817,877
- Chris Larson SD 7 $788,763
- Clint Moses AD 92 $713,515
- Jenna Jacobson AD 50 $627,501
- Dianne Hesselbein SD 27 $609,323
- Bob Wirch SD 22 $592,295
Money by party
Grouped by the recipient's party. Totals follow the person, so a few members running for statewide or federal office can dominate their party's number. This is not a measure of party strength in legislative races.
- Democratic 32 legislators $16,700,640
- Republican 31 legislators $13,861,312
Top occupations of individual donors
As reported by donors on their filings. Blank occupations are left out.
- Retired 13,043 receipts $1,702,680
- Not employed 12,506 receipts $1,139,470
- CEO 796 receipts $820,783
- Attorney 2,253 receipts $413,790
- Realtor 2,207 receipts $366,046
- President 929 receipts $330,059
- Business Owner 846 receipts $325,992
- Business Executive 394 receipts $260,806
- Consultant 774 receipts $226,411
- Owner 667 receipts $222,870
Widest reach
Committees ranked by how many members they fund, not by dollars. Breadth says something totals miss.
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REALTORS Political Action Committee - Wisconsin 57 of 132 $165,000 - Wisconsin Hospitals PAC 44 of 132 $49,662
- Wisconsin Credit Union Legislative Action Fund 41 of 132 $73,928
- Volunteers for Agriculture VFA 40 of 132 $64,500
- WALA PAC 40 of 132 $25,325
- Operating Engineers 139 PAC 39 of 132 $80,000
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Wisconsin Beer Distributors PAC 38 of 132 $83,500 -
Forest Co Potawatomi Comm PAC 38 of 132 $72,050 - WI Pipe Trades Assn PAC 36 of 132 $65,700
- WI Bankers Assn PAC 36 of 132 $34,668
$7,610,528
raised across 54,388 reported receipts in the 2026 cycle, while in office
63%
from individual donors ($4,827,846); committees gave $2,538,815
35%
of individual money arrived in small receipts (under $200)
Top contributing committees
PACs, party and other political committees, ranked by receipts to today's members during the 2026 cycle, while in office. Wisconsin law bars corporations from giving to candidates directly.
- Assembly Democratic Camp Comm 2 legislators $1,042,727
- State Senate Democratic Committee 4 legislators $482,013
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WEAC PAC 18 legislators $107,000 - Assembly Democratic Camp Comm - SEG FUND 1 legislator $78,992
- Republican Assembly Campaign Committee 2 legislators $30,000
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REALTORS Political Action Committee - Wisconsin 28 legislators $26,500 -
WI Laborers District Council 23 legislators $22,000 -
Forest Co Potawatomi Comm PAC 20 legislators $21,250 - Concerned Realtors Committee 17 legislators $17,000
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SEIU Wisconsin State Council PAC 14 legislators $17,000 -
Republican Party of Wisconsin 1 legislator $14,252 -
Wisconsin Beer Distributors PAC 14 legislators $14,000 - RANW PAC 11 legislators $14,000
- WI Pipe Trades Assn PAC 12 legislators $13,950
- Northwestern Wisconsin REALTORS PAC 11 legislators $12,500
Top fundraising legislators
Each member's 2026-cycle receipts, counted only while in office.
- Francesca Hong AD 76 $1,523,184
- Steve Doyle AD 94 $1,160,372
- Kelda Roys SD 26 $1,133,074
- Jenna Jacobson AD 50 $591,985
- Robyn Vining AD 13 $416,390
- Jeff Smith SD 31 $351,140
- Ryan Spaude AD 89 $146,724
- Devin LeMahieu SD 9 $140,727
- Dianne Hesselbein SD 27 $122,289
- Clint Moses AD 92 $112,383
- Rachael Cabral-Guevara SD 19 $105,139
- Alex Dallman AD 39 $95,314
- Pat Snyder AD 85 $88,955
- Mark Spreitzer SD 15 $79,087
- Chris Larson SD 7 $74,283
Money by party
Grouped by the recipient's party. Totals follow the person, so a few members running for statewide or federal office can dominate their party's number. This is not a measure of party strength in legislative races.
- Democratic 32 legislators $6,333,705
- Republican 31 legislators $1,276,822
Top occupations of individual donors
As reported by donors on their filings. Blank occupations are left out.
- Not employed 3,583 receipts $717,455
- Retired 1,826 receipts $401,152
- Attorney 665 receipts $171,663
- Consultant 156 receipts $115,701
- CEO 142 receipts $88,507
- business owner 140 receipts $76,218
- Realtor 389 receipts $60,755
- NO Employer 88 receipts $60,346
- Business Executive 76 receipts $59,500
- Physician 199 receipts $53,933
Widest reach
Committees ranked by how many members they fund, not by dollars. Breadth says something totals miss.
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REALTORS Political Action Committee - Wisconsin 28 of 132 $26,500 -
WI Laborers District Council 23 of 132 $22,000 -
Forest Co Potawatomi Comm PAC 20 of 132 $21,250 -
WEAC PAC 18 of 132 $107,000 - Wisconsin Hospitals PAC 18 of 132 $8,910
- Concerned Realtors Committee 17 of 132 $17,000
- Bell Ambulance, Inc. Employees PAC 15 of 132 $8,750
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SEIU Wisconsin State Council PAC 14 of 132 $17,000 -
Wisconsin Beer Distributors PAC 14 of 132 $14,000 -
Wisconsin Association of Health Plans PAC 14 of 132 $9,500
$7,900,487
raised across 25,166 reported receipts in the 2024 cycle, while in office
41%
from individual donors ($3,278,095); committees gave $4,548,639
25%
of individual money arrived in small receipts (under $200)
Top contributing committees
PACs, party and other political committees, ranked by receipts to today's members during the 2024 cycle, while in office. Wisconsin law bars corporations from giving to candidates directly.
- Assembly Democratic Camp Comm 3 legislators $1,228,296
- Rep Assembly Campaign Com RACC 6 legislators $1,137,266
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Republican Party of Wisconsin 17 legislators $494,387 - Democratic Party of Wisconsin 15 legislators $272,907
- Committee to Elect a Republican Senate 3 legislators $60,762
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REALTORS Political Action Committee - Wisconsin 44 legislators $50,500 - WI Pipe Trades Assn PAC 28 legislators $33,000
- Operating Engineers 139 PAC 27 legislators $31,000
- Volunteers for Agriculture VFA 32 legislators $30,000
- Wisconsin Credit Union Legislative Action Fund 25 legislators $26,325
- Concerned Realtors Committee 22 legislators $26,000
- REALTORS Assn of SC WI PAC 22 legislators $25,000
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Wisconsin Beer Distributors PAC 24 legislators $23,000 - Wisconsin Carpenters PAC 17 legislators $23,000
- Tavern Industry PAC 21 legislators $21,000
Top fundraising legislators
Each member's 2024-cycle receipts, counted only while in office.
- Steve Doyle AD 94 $1,619,649
- Pat Snyder AD 85 $1,079,768
- Robin Vos AD 33 $940,516
- Clint Moses AD 92 $520,298
- Devin LeMahieu SD 9 $360,818
- Greta Neubauer AD 66 $230,743
- Julian Bradley SD 28 $173,140
- Dianne Hesselbein SD 27 $168,639
- Eric Wimberger SD 2 $162,731
- Alex Dallman AD 39 $147,385
- Deb Andraca AD 23 $147,355
- Melissa Ratcliff SD 16 $135,444
- Dora Drake SD 4 $134,229
- Karen Hurd AD 69 $125,836
- Rob Summerfield AD 68 $111,658
Money by party
Grouped by the recipient's party. Totals follow the person, so a few members running for statewide or federal office can dominate their party's number. This is not a measure of party strength in legislative races.
- Republican 30 legislators $4,558,741
- Democratic 22 legislators $3,341,746
Top occupations of individual donors
As reported by donors on their filings. Blank occupations are left out.
- CEO 215 receipts $573,257
- Retired 2,203 receipts $337,491
- Not employed 1,908 receipts $146,442
- Business Executive 142 receipts $92,480
- Realtor 428 receipts $81,788
- Chiropractor 211 receipts $69,926
- Business Owner 174 receipts $66,508
- President 179 receipts $66,295
- Attorney 290 receipts $53,115
- Self Employed 42 receipts $41,212
Widest reach
Committees ranked by how many members they fund, not by dollars. Breadth says something totals miss.
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REALTORS Political Action Committee - Wisconsin 44 of 132 $50,500 - Volunteers for Agriculture VFA 32 of 132 $30,000
- WI Pipe Trades Assn PAC 28 of 132 $33,000
- Operating Engineers 139 PAC 27 of 132 $31,000
- Wisconsin Credit Union Legislative Action Fund 25 of 132 $26,325
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Wisconsin Beer Distributors PAC 24 of 132 $23,000 - WALA PAC 24 of 132 $7,950
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Forest Co Potawatomi Comm PAC 23 of 132 $19,500 - Concerned Realtors Committee 22 of 132 $26,000
- REALTORS Assn of SC WI PAC 22 of 132 $25,000
$6,364,137
raised across 23,913 reported receipts in the 2022 cycle, while in office
46%
from individual donors ($2,903,028); committees gave $3,428,740
30%
of individual money arrived in small receipts (under $200)
Top contributing committees
PACs, party and other political committees, ranked by receipts to today's members during the 2022 cycle, while in office. Wisconsin law bars corporations from giving to candidates directly.
- Democratic Party of Wisconsin 13 legislators $778,910
- State Senate Democratic Committee 2 legislators $479,195
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Republican Party of Wisconsin 13 legislators $444,649 - Committee to Elect a Republican Senate 2 legislators $331,204
- Assembly Democratic Camp Comm 2 legislators $302,057
- Republican Party of Brown Co 3 legislators $45,657
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REALTORS Political Action Committee - Wisconsin 32 legislators $36,500 - Rep Assembly Campaign Com RACC 3 legislators $36,020
- Operating Engineers 139 PAC 18 legislators $23,600
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Wisconsin Beer Distributors PAC 17 legislators $18,000 - Wisconsin Hospitals PAC 20 legislators $17,281
- Council of Auto & Truck Retail Political Action Committee 11 legislators $16,750
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WEAC PAC 12 legislators $16,500 -
Forest Co Potawatomi Comm PAC 20 legislators $15,250 - Volunteers for Agriculture VFA 16 legislators $15,000
Top fundraising legislators
Each member's 2022-cycle receipts, counted only while in office.
- Steve Doyle AD 94 $1,068,207
- Jeff Smith SD 31 $940,415
- Rachael Cabral-Guevara SD 19 $704,193
- Robin Vos AD 33 $514,475
- Devin LeMahieu SD 9 $465,669
- John Jagler SD 13 $251,422
- Mark Spreitzer SD 15 $201,904
- Deb Andraca AD 23 $171,280
- Dianne Hesselbein SD 27 $146,554
- Jesse James SD 23 $133,103
- Joel Kitchens AD 1 $130,600
- Greta Neubauer AD 66 $119,123
- Van Wanggaard SD 21 $113,808
- Pat Snyder AD 85 $111,630
- Cindi Duchow AD 97 $103,575
Money by party
Grouped by the recipient's party. Totals follow the person, so a few members running for statewide or federal office can dominate their party's number. This is not a measure of party strength in legislative races.
- Republican 23 legislators $3,196,369
- Democratic 18 legislators $3,167,767
Top occupations of individual donors
As reported by donors on their filings. Blank occupations are left out.
- Retired 2,115 receipts $351,486
- Not employed 2,639 receipts $180,226
- Realtor 572 receipts $107,904
- CEO 205 receipts $88,141
- Business Owner 215 receipts $87,169
- President 170 receipts $68,074
- Business Executive 99 receipts $63,200
- Attorney 272 receipts $62,341
- State Representative 17 receipts $47,355
- Owner 109 receipts $38,052
Widest reach
Committees ranked by how many members they fund, not by dollars. Breadth says something totals miss.
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REALTORS Political Action Committee - Wisconsin 32 of 132 $36,500 - Wisconsin Credit Union Legislative Action Fund 22 of 132 $13,123
- Wisconsin Hospitals PAC 20 of 132 $17,281
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Forest Co Potawatomi Comm PAC 20 of 132 $15,250 - Operating Engineers 139 PAC 18 of 132 $23,600
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Wisconsin Beer Distributors PAC 17 of 132 $18,000 - WHCA-WiCAL PAC 17 of 132 $13,850
- Volunteers for Agriculture VFA 16 of 132 $15,000
- ABCPAC-WIS 16 of 132 $11,500
- Festival Foods PAC 16 of 132 $6,775
$3,828,989
raised across 16,376 reported receipts in the 2020 cycle, while in office
39%
from individual donors ($1,474,288); committees gave $2,340,215
40%
of individual money arrived in small receipts (under $200)
Top contributing committees
PACs, party and other political committees, ranked by receipts to today's members during the 2020 cycle, while in office. Wisconsin law bars corporations from giving to candidates directly.
- Democratic Party of Wisconsin 9 legislators $920,062
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Republican Party of Wisconsin 10 legislators $365,016 - Assembly Democratic Camp Comm 8 legislators $290,819
- Rep Assembly Campaign Com RACC 5 legislators $282,604
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REALTORS Political Action Committee - Wisconsin 21 legislators $21,600 - Wisconsin Credit Union Legislative Action Fund 13 legislators $12,175
- Rebecca PAC 12 legislators $11,500
- Wisconsin's Electric Cooperatives PAC 11 legislators $10,100
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Wisconsin Beer Distributors PAC 10 legislators $10,000 -
WEAC PAC 8 legislators $8,000 - Concerned Realtors Committee 8 legislators $8,000
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WEC Energy Group PAC (WEC PAC) 8 legislators $7,500 - WI Bankers Assn PAC 9 legislators $7,250
- Service and Hospitality Workers Union Political Action Committee 6 legislators $7,000
- Operating Engineers 139 PAC 10 legislators $6,100
Top fundraising legislators
Each member's 2020-cycle receipts, counted only while in office.
- Robyn Vining AD 13 $998,022
- Steve Doyle AD 94 $578,374
- Robin Vos AD 33 $454,146
- Rob Hutton SD 5 $308,447
- Devin LeMahieu SD 9 $157,404
- Joel Kitchens AD 1 $141,463
- Bob Wittke AD 63 $129,215
- Pat Snyder AD 85 $96,235
- Jesse James SD 23 $94,081
- Mark Spreitzer SD 15 $93,272
- Ron Tusler AD 3 $88,231
- John Jagler SD 13 $75,708
- Cindi Duchow AD 97 $75,503
- Dianne Hesselbein SD 27 $67,994
- Rob Summerfield AD 68 $63,522
Money by party
Grouped by the recipient's party. Totals follow the person, so a few members running for statewide or federal office can dominate their party's number. This is not a measure of party strength in legislative races.
- Democratic 13 legislators $1,973,969
- Republican 18 legislators $1,855,020
Top occupations of individual donors
As reported by donors on their filings. Blank occupations are left out.
- Retired 1,474 receipts $187,501
- Not employed 444 receipts $50,738
- Realtor 289 receipts $45,278
- Executive 159 receipts $41,234
- Business Owner 115 receipts $38,369
- Business Executive 44 receipts $36,150
- President 92 receipts $32,539
- Attorney 230 receipts $31,054
- CEO 76 receipts $18,865
- owner 39 receipts $18,830
Widest reach
Committees ranked by how many members they fund, not by dollars. Breadth says something totals miss.
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REALTORS Political Action Committee - Wisconsin 21 of 132 $21,600 - Wisconsin Credit Union Legislative Action Fund 13 of 132 $12,175
- Rebecca PAC 12 of 132 $11,500
- Wisconsin Hospitals PAC 12 of 132 $5,370
- Wisconsin's Electric Cooperatives PAC 11 of 132 $10,100
- American Family PAC 11 of 132 $3,750
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Republican Party of Wisconsin 10 of 132 $365,016 -
Wisconsin Beer Distributors PAC 10 of 132 $10,000 - Operating Engineers 139 PAC 10 of 132 $6,100
- WI Institute of CPA's PAC 10 of 132 $4,550
$1,567,186
raised across 7,942 reported receipts in the 2018 cycle, while in office
62%
from individual donors ($973,146); committees gave $589,015
34%
of individual money arrived in small receipts (under $200)
Top contributing committees
PACs, party and other political committees, ranked by receipts to today's members during the 2018 cycle, while in office. Wisconsin law bars corporations from giving to candidates directly.
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Republican Party of Wisconsin 10 legislators $217,465 - Rep Assembly Campaign Com RACC 4 legislators $51,169
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REALTORS Political Action Committee - Wisconsin 16 legislators $18,500 -
WEAC PAC 8 legislators $10,000 - Assembly Democratic Camp Comm 1 legislator $9,116
- Tavern Industry PAC 13 legislators $9,000
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Wisconsin Beer Distributors PAC 8 legislators $9,000 - Wisconsin Credit Union Legislative Action Fund 8 legislators $8,290
- Wisconsin's Electric Cooperatives PAC 10 legislators $7,750
- Charter Communications, Inc. Wisconsin Political Action Committee 6 legislators $7,000
- WI Bankers Assn PAC 9 legislators $6,700
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Forest Co Potawatomi Comm PAC 7 legislators $6,000 - Volunteers for Agriculture VFA 7 legislators $5,000
- Alliant Energy WI Gov Act Cte 5 legislators $5,000
- Democratic Party of Wisconsin 7 legislators $4,565
Top fundraising legislators
Each member's 2018-cycle receipts, counted only while in office.
- Devin LeMahieu SD 9 $302,643
- Robin Vos AD 33 $230,625
- Pat Snyder AD 85 $177,572
- Van Wanggaard SD 21 $172,754
- Rob Summerfield AD 68 $82,187
- Steve Doyle AD 94 $73,061
- Rob Hutton SD 5 $68,893
- Joel Kitchens AD 1 $44,851
- Rob Brooks AD 59 $44,193
- Mark Spreitzer SD 15 $40,959
- Cindi Duchow AD 97 $35,880
- Chris Larson SD 7 $35,598
- Ron Tusler AD 3 $32,739
- Dianne Hesselbein SD 27 $31,263
- Steve Nass SD 11 $31,116
Money by party
Grouped by the recipient's party. Totals follow the person, so a few members running for statewide or federal office can dominate their party's number. This is not a measure of party strength in legislative races.
- Republican 16 legislators $1,314,176
- Democratic 9 legislators $253,011
Top occupations of individual donors
As reported by donors on their filings. Blank occupations are left out.
- Retired 904 receipts $112,895
- business owner 104 receipts $38,795
- Realtor 226 receipts $35,671
- Attorney 188 receipts $32,059
- Distributor 26 receipts $24,000
- President 73 receipts $23,332
- CEO 66 receipts $23,046
- Dentist 117 receipts $20,235
- Homemaker 52 receipts $18,640
- Vice President 30 receipts $14,000
Widest reach
Committees ranked by how many members they fund, not by dollars. Breadth says something totals miss.
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REALTORS Political Action Committee - Wisconsin 16 of 132 $18,500 - Tavern Industry PAC 13 of 132 $9,000
- WALA PAC 12 of 132 $1,600
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Republican Party of Wisconsin 10 of 132 $217,465 - Wisconsin's Electric Cooperatives PAC 10 of 132 $7,750
- WI Bankers Assn PAC 9 of 132 $6,700
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WEAC PAC 8 of 132 $10,000 -
Wisconsin Beer Distributors PAC 8 of 132 $9,000 - Wisconsin Credit Union Legislative Action Fund 8 of 132 $8,290
- WI Institute of CPA's PAC 8 of 132 $3,600
$1,151,867
raised across 7,995 reported receipts in the 2016 cycle, while in office
66%
from individual donors ($758,982); committees gave $385,434
43%
of individual money arrived in small receipts (under $200)
Top contributing committees
PACs, party and other political committees, ranked by receipts to today's members during the 2016 cycle, while in office. Wisconsin law bars corporations from giving to candidates directly.
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Republican Party of Wisconsin 5 legislators $46,587 - check Deposit 1 legislator $40,335
- Assembly Democratic Camp Comm 1 legislator $39,982
- Cash Deposit 1 legislator $25,865
- Merch Deposit 1 legislator $10,589
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REALTORS Political Action Committee - Wisconsin 9 legislators $6,900 - MTI Voters (Voice of Teachers) 2 legislators $6,000
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Wisconsin Beer Distributors PAC 7 legislators $5,500 - American Fed of Teachers, #212, COPE 2 legislators $5,400
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WEAC PAC 6 legislators $5,220 -
Forest Co Potawatomi Comm PAC 9 legislators $5,050 - MTEA PAC Fund 1 legislator $5,000
- WEAC Region 7 PAC 1 legislator $5,000
- UAW WI State PAC 1 legislator $5,000
- ATU-COPE Wisconsin Account 1 legislator $5,000
Top fundraising legislators
Each member's 2016-cycle receipts, counted only while in office.
- Chris Larson SD 7 $344,206
- Robin Vos AD 33 $172,281
- Steve Doyle AD 94 $155,222
- Joel Kitchens AD 1 $102,646
- John Jagler SD 13 $49,802
- Rob Brooks AD 59 $33,115
- Dianne Hesselbein SD 27 $31,305
- Paul Tittl AD 25 $28,869
- Cindi Duchow AD 97 $27,485
- Tim Carpenter SD 3 $26,312
- Devin LeMahieu SD 9 $25,317
- Mark Spreitzer SD 15 $24,026
- Adam Neylon AD 15 $21,390
- Steve Nass SD 11 $20,812
- Bob Wirch SD 22 $20,695
Money by party
Grouped by the recipient's party. Totals follow the person, so a few members running for statewide or federal office can dominate their party's number. This is not a measure of party strength in legislative races.
- Democratic 8 legislators $634,683
- Republican 11 legislators $517,184
Top occupations of individual donors
As reported by donors on their filings. Blank occupations are left out.
- Retired 1,367 receipts $125,638
- President 84 receipts $28,074
- Attorney 163 receipts $27,363
- Owner 96 receipts $25,290
- Realtor 148 receipts $18,731
- Not employed 378 receipts $14,665
- CEO 31 receipts $12,875
- Business Owner 37 receipts $12,278
- Homemaker 41 receipts $10,915
- Physician 47 receipts $9,258
Widest reach
Committees ranked by how many members they fund, not by dollars. Breadth says something totals miss.
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REALTORS Political Action Committee - Wisconsin 9 of 132 $6,900 -
Forest Co Potawatomi Comm PAC 9 of 132 $5,050 - WALA PAC 9 of 132 $1,700
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Wisconsin Beer Distributors PAC 7 of 132 $5,500 - Humana Inc. Political Action Committee 7 of 132 $3,750
- Wisconsin's Electric Cooperatives PAC 7 of 132 $3,500
- Alliant Energy WI Gov Act Cte 7 of 132 $2,500
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WEAC PAC 6 of 132 $5,220 - Volunteers for Agriculture VFA 6 of 132 $4,000
- BNSF Railway Company RAILPAC 6 of 132 $3,500
$517,060
raised across 4,198 reported receipts in the 2014 cycle, while in office
72%
from individual donors ($373,765); committees gave $141,833
45%
of individual money arrived in small receipts (under $200)
Top contributing committees
PACs, party and other political committees, ranked by receipts to today's members during the 2014 cycle, while in office. Wisconsin law bars corporations from giving to candidates directly.
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Republican Party of Wisconsin 1 legislator $12,858 - WI Dental Assn PAC 9 legislators $5,500
- WI Soc Anesthesiologists PAC 8 legislators $5,500
- Operating Engineers 139 PAC 7 legislators $4,000
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WEAC PAC 5 legislators $3,500 - Wisconsin Credit Union Legislative Action Fund 9 legislators $3,500
- Northwestern Mutual PAC 7 legislators $2,750
- BNSF Railway Company RAILPAC 9 legislators $2,600
- MTI Voters (Voice of Teachers) 4 legislators $2,500
- General Electric Company Political Action Committee (GEPAC) 4 legislators $2,500
- Tavern Industry PAC 5 legislators $2,250
- WI State Council of Carpenters 6 legislators $2,250
- Community Bankers of WI PAC 6 legislators $2,250
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WEC Energy Group PAC (WEC PAC) 3 legislators $2,000 -
Wisconsin Beer Distributors PAC 3 legislators $2,000
Top fundraising legislators
Each member's 2014-cycle receipts, counted only while in office.
- Robin Vos AD 33 $137,453
- Steve Nass SD 11 $81,874
- Steve Doyle AD 94 $61,587
- Chris Larson SD 7 $48,889
- Dianne Hesselbein SD 27 $41,278
- John Jagler SD 13 $33,668
- Adam Neylon AD 15 $27,602
- Tim Carpenter SD 3 $22,928
- Bob Wirch SD 22 $20,445
- Paul Tittl AD 25 $16,131
- Rob Hutton SD 5 $15,680
- Christine Sinicki AD 20 $9,525
Money by party
Grouped by the recipient's party. Totals follow the person, so a few members running for statewide or federal office can dominate their party's number. This is not a measure of party strength in legislative races.
- Republican 6 legislators $312,408
- Democratic 6 legislators $204,652
Top occupations of individual donors
As reported by donors on their filings. Blank occupations are left out.
- Retired 433 receipts $48,656
- Owner 74 receipts $22,908
- President 55 receipts $18,554
- Homemaker 45 receipts $10,575
- Attorney 73 receipts $9,670
- Beer Distributor 15 receipts $7,400
- Home Maker 19 receipts $6,975
- Dentist 27 receipts $5,060
- Realtor 29 receipts $4,925
- CEO 15 receipts $4,850
Widest reach
Committees ranked by how many members they fund, not by dollars. Breadth says something totals miss.
- WI Dental Assn PAC 9 of 132 $5,500
- Wisconsin Credit Union Legislative Action Fund 9 of 132 $3,500
- BNSF Railway Company RAILPAC 9 of 132 $2,600
- WI Soc Anesthesiologists PAC 8 of 132 $5,500
- Operating Engineers 139 PAC 7 of 132 $4,000
- Northwestern Mutual PAC 7 of 132 $2,750
- WI State Council of Carpenters 6 of 132 $2,250
- Community Bankers of WI PAC 6 of 132 $2,250
- WI Insurance Alliance PAC 6 of 132 $1,900
- Plumbers/Steamfitters 434 PAC 6 of 132 $1,750
$1,189,217
raised across 39,436 reported receipts in the 2012 cycle, while in office
84%
from individual donors ($1,001,836); committees gave $181,209
60%
of individual money arrived in small receipts (under $200)
Top contributing committees
PACs, party and other political committees, ranked by receipts to today's members during the 2012 cycle, while in office. Wisconsin law bars corporations from giving to candidates directly.
- Metro Milw Assn of Commerce- see 0501790 for future filings 1 legislator $10,000
- Northwestern Mutual PAC 7 legislators $8,500
- Friends of Scott Walker 1 legislator $6,232
- State Senate Democratic Committee 1 legislator $5,293
- American Fed of Teachers, #212, COPE 2 legislators $5,250
- United Assn Political Act Fund 1 legislator $5,000
- WI Dental Assn PAC 4 legislators $5,000
- Democratic Party of Wisconsin 1 legislator $4,501
- Iron Workers Local 8 4 legislators $4,250
- SMART Transportation DIvision PAC 1 legislator $4,000
- Steamfitters Local 601 PAC 5 legislators $3,000
- Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Local 215 1 legislator $3,000
- WEAC Region 1 PAC 1 legislator $3,000
- Southern Lakes United Educators Politically Active and Concerned 1 legislator $3,000
- Capital Area Uniserv South PAC 1 legislator $3,000
Top fundraising legislators
Each member's 2012-cycle receipts, counted only while in office.
- Van Wanggaard SD 21 $436,522
- Bob Wirch SD 22 $328,516
- Robin Vos AD 33 $201,128
- Chris Larson SD 7 $102,577
- Steve Doyle AD 94 $63,550
- Tim Carpenter SD 3 $35,406
- Steve Nass SD 11 $13,303
- Christine Sinicki AD 20 $4,451
- Kelda Roys SD 26 $3,765
Money by party
Grouped by the recipient's party. Totals follow the person, so a few members running for statewide or federal office can dominate their party's number. This is not a measure of party strength in legislative races.
- Republican 3 legislators $650,953
- Democratic 6 legislators $538,264
Top occupations of individual donors
As reported by donors on their filings. Blank occupations are left out.
- Retired 2,398 receipts $109,476
- President 121 receipts $42,091
- Owner 133 receipts $34,086
- Not employed 3,328 receipts $21,997
- Attorney 324 receipts $19,984
- President/CEO 10 receipts $16,860
- Beer Distributor 25 receipts $12,250
- Employee 70 receipts $12,130
- homemaker 88 receipts $11,631
- Teacher 809 receipts $11,524
Widest reach
Committees ranked by how many members they fund, not by dollars. Breadth says something totals miss.
- Northwestern Mutual PAC 7 of 132 $8,500
- Steamfitters Local 601 PAC 5 of 132 $3,000
- Plumbers Local 75 PAC 5 of 132 $2,500
- Plumbers/Steamfitters 434 PAC 5 of 132 $1,800
- WI Dental Assn PAC 4 of 132 $5,000
- Iron Workers Local 8 4 of 132 $4,250
- United Association Local 118 PAC 3 of 132 $2,750
-
REALTORS Political Action Committee - Wisconsin 3 of 132 $2,500 - Operating Engineers 139 PAC 3 of 132 $2,000
- WI Soc Anesthesiologists PAC 3 of 132 $2,000
$299,427
raised across 3,122 reported receipts in the 2010 cycle, while in office
76%
from individual donors ($228,692); committees gave $65,842
60%
of individual money arrived in small receipts (under $200)
Top contributing committees
PACs, party and other political committees, ranked by receipts to today's members during the 2010 cycle, while in office. Wisconsin law bars corporations from giving to candidates directly.
- Wisconsin Ethics Commission 1 legislator $9,875
-
WEAC PAC 4 legislators $2,950 - WI Dental Assn PAC 4 legislators $2,500
- Wisconsin Credit Union Legislative Action Fund 6 legislators $2,000
- Wisconsin Hospitals PAC 4 legislators $1,500
- WI Pipe Trades Assn PAC 3 legislators $1,500
- Northwestern Mutual PAC 2 legislators $1,500
- American Family PAC 3 legislators $1,500
- Racine County Republican Party 1 legislator $1,350
- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. PAC for Responsible Government 2 legislators $1,250
- Wisconsin's Electric Cooperatives PAC 3 legislators $1,250
- Alliant Energy WI Gov Act Cte 3 legislators $1,100
- Local 400 COPE Fund 2 legislators $1,000
- WI League/Conservation Voters Political Action Committee 3 legislators $1,000
- Tavern Industry PAC 2 legislators $1,000
Top fundraising legislators
Each member's 2010-cycle receipts, counted only while in office.
- Robin Vos AD 33 $119,639
- Jeff Smith SD 31 $78,335
- Tim Carpenter SD 3 $34,611
- Bob Wirch SD 22 $20,773
- Kelda Roys SD 26 $20,425
- Steve Nass SD 11 $14,023
- Christine Sinicki AD 20 $11,620
Money by party
Grouped by the recipient's party. Totals follow the person, so a few members running for statewide or federal office can dominate their party's number. This is not a measure of party strength in legislative races.
- Democratic 5 legislators $165,765
- Republican 2 legislators $133,662
Top occupations of individual donors
As reported by donors on their filings. Blank occupations are left out.
- Retired 323 receipts $28,385
- Homemaker 71 receipts $12,800
- President 55 receipts $11,517
- Owner 44 receipts $9,175
- Attorney 48 receipts $6,541
- Chiropractor 22 receipts $5,350
- Dentist 32 receipts $4,630
- Physician 17 receipts $3,475
- Vice President 13 receipts $2,740
- Educator 36 receipts $2,725
Widest reach
Committees ranked by how many members they fund, not by dollars. Breadth says something totals miss.
- Wisconsin Credit Union Legislative Action Fund 6 of 132 $2,000
-
WEAC PAC 4 of 132 $2,950 - WI Dental Assn PAC 4 of 132 $2,500
- Wisconsin Hospitals PAC 4 of 132 $1,500
- School Administrators Alliance PAC 4 of 132 $850
- WI Pipe Trades Assn PAC 3 of 132 $1,500
- American Family PAC 3 of 132 $1,500
- Wisconsin's Electric Cooperatives PAC 3 of 132 $1,250
- Alliant Energy WI Gov Act Cte 3 of 132 $1,100
- WI League/Conservation Voters Political Action Committee 3 of 132 $1,000
$133,054
raised across 872 reported receipts in the 2008 cycle, while in office
55%
from individual donors ($72,747); committees gave $20,188
50%
of individual money arrived in small receipts (under $200)
Top contributing committees
PACs, party and other political committees, ranked by receipts to today's members during the 2008 cycle, while in office. Wisconsin law bars corporations from giving to candidates directly.
- Wisconsin Credit Union Legislative Action Fund 2 legislators $1,200
- Racine County Republican Party 1 legislator $1,000
- Tavern Industry PAC 2 legislators $1,000
- Building A Better WI 2 legislators $1,000
- WI Nurses/Health Professionals 2 legislators $1,000
- Deere & Company PAC - WI 2 legislators $1,000
- 1st District Republican Party of Wisconsin 2 legislators $800
- WI Insurance Alliance PAC 2 legislators $750
- BNSF Railway Company RAILPAC 2 legislators $750
- Assembly Democratic Camp Comm 1 legislator $500
- WI Pipe Trades Assn PAC 1 legislator $500
- IBEW Local 494 PAC 1 legislator $500
-
WEC Energy Group PAC (WEC PAC) 1 legislator $500 - WRA WI Restaurant Assn PAC 1 legislator $500
- IBEW-PAC 1 legislator $500
Top fundraising legislators
Each member's 2008-cycle receipts, counted only while in office.
- Bob Wirch SD 22 $69,910
- Robin Vos AD 33 $33,299
- Steve Nass SD 11 $12,677
- Christine Sinicki AD 20 $10,550
- Tim Carpenter SD 3 $6,618
Money by party
Grouped by the recipient's party. Totals follow the person, so a few members running for statewide or federal office can dominate their party's number. This is not a measure of party strength in legislative races.
- Democratic 3 legislators $87,078
- Republican 2 legislators $45,977
Top occupations of individual donors
As reported by donors on their filings. Blank occupations are left out.
- Administrative Professional - Executive 47 receipts $8,865
- Administrative Professional - Chief Executive 39 receipts $7,525
- Legal - Attorney/Lawyers 21 receipts $3,963
- Other - Retired 24 receipts $3,685
- Health Care - Chiropractor 9 receipts $2,450
- Administrative Professional - Administrator 12 receipts $2,268
- Service - Food/Beverage 4 receipts $2,000
- Government - Lobbyists/Govt Relations 11 receipts $1,800
- Administrative Professional - Executive Directors/Directors 21 receipts $1,635
- Other - Homemaker 12 receipts $1,610
Widest reach
Committees ranked by how many members they fund, not by dollars. Breadth says something totals miss.
- Wisconsin Credit Union Legislative Action Fund 2 of 132 $1,200
- Tavern Industry PAC 2 of 132 $1,000
- Building A Better WI 2 of 132 $1,000
- WI Nurses/Health Professionals 2 of 132 $1,000
- Deere & Company PAC - WI 2 of 132 $1,000
- 1st District Republican Party of Wisconsin 2 of 132 $800
- WI Insurance Alliance PAC 2 of 132 $750
- BNSF Railway Company RAILPAC 2 of 132 $750
- Milwaukee Police Association Political Action Committee 2 of 132 $200
- Racine County Republican Party 1 of 132 $1,000
Source: Wisconsin Ethics Commission campaign finance filings (campaignfinance.wi.gov), refreshed nightly. Cycle views count a member's receipts only after they took office; the campaign that first elected them is not included. Committee donors are grouped by their registered CFIS entity id, never by name matching. Individual donors are shown only in aggregate. Full methodology