IBEW Local 159 COPE Fund
PAC
What this committee gave today's legislators, from campaign finance filings with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission. A contribution isn't an endorsement of any particular vote.
What it gave
It gave $2,000 to 1 of today's 132 legislators in 2025–2026, across 1 receipt.
By the legislator's party: $2,000 to Democrats. These totals leave out 31 sitting legislators whose receipts we haven't collected: 22 Democrats and 9 Republicans.
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2026. Includes receipts collected before taking office. Latest reported transaction: May 5, 2026. Earliest collected receipt here: May 5, 2026. Some filings and amendments may be missing, so totals cover the records we have.
Who received it
D: Democrat.
- 1. Dianne Hesselbein (D) Senate District 27. 1 receipt $2,000
Counts gifts to today's legislators only. A committee's money comes from its own contributors, listed under “Its own money” when it files its own reports.
Its own money
In its own reports, Feb 27, 2025 to May 27, 2026, IBEW Local 159 COPE Fund reported $2,000 in receipts and $6,350 in spending, across 6 transactions.
Contributions under the state's itemization threshold are reported as totals, not by donor, so the lists below show its itemized money, never every dollar.
Largest itemized donors to it
- 1. IBEW-PAC Business $2,000
Largest payees
- 1. Friends of Melissa Agard $3,000
- 2. Friends of Dianne Hesselbein $2,000
- 3. Kalvin Barrett $800
- 4. Friends of David Boetcher $400
- 5. Wisconsin Ethics Commission $150
What it gave
It gave $2,000 to 1 of today's 132 legislators in 2025–2026 while they were in office, across 1 receipt.
By the legislator's party: $2,000 to Democrats. These totals leave out 31 sitting legislators whose receipts we haven't collected: 22 Democrats and 9 Republicans.
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2026. Receipts during recorded legislative service only. Latest reported transaction: May 5, 2026. Earliest collected receipt here: May 5, 2026. Some filings and amendments may be missing, so totals cover the records we have.
Who received it
D: Democrat.
- 1. Dianne Hesselbein (D) Senate District 27. 1 receipt $2,000
Counts gifts to today's legislators only. A committee's money comes from its own contributors, listed under “Its own money” when it files its own reports.
Its own money
In its own reports, Feb 27, 2025 to May 27, 2026, IBEW Local 159 COPE Fund reported $2,000 in receipts and $6,350 in spending, across 6 transactions.
Contributions under the state's itemization threshold are reported as totals, not by donor, so the lists below show its itemized money, never every dollar.
Largest itemized donors to it
- 1. IBEW-PAC Business $2,000
Largest payees
- 1. Friends of Melissa Agard $3,000
- 2. Friends of Dianne Hesselbein $2,000
- 3. Kalvin Barrett $800
- 4. Friends of David Boetcher $400
- 5. Wisconsin Ethics Commission $150
What it gave
It gave $1,750 to 3 of today's 132 legislators in 2023–2024, across 3 receipts.
By the legislator's party: $1,750 to Democrats. These totals leave out 31 sitting legislators whose receipts we haven't collected: 22 Democrats and 9 Republicans.
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2024. Includes receipts collected before taking office. Latest reported transaction: Oct 21, 2024. Earliest collected receipt here: Jun 12, 2024. Some filings and amendments may be missing, so totals cover the records we have.
Who received it
D: Democrat.
- 1. Melissa Ratcliff (D) Senate District 16. 1 receipt $1,000
- 2. Joan Fitzgerald (D) Assembly District 46. 1 receipt $500
- 3. Francesca Hong (D) Assembly District 76. 1 receipt $250
Counts gifts to today's legislators only. A committee's money comes from its own contributors, listed under “Its own money” when it files its own reports.
What it gave
It gave $1,250 to 2 of today's 132 legislators in 2023–2024 while they were in office, across 2 receipts.
By the legislator's party: $1,250 to Democrats. These totals leave out 31 sitting legislators whose receipts we haven't collected: 22 Democrats and 9 Republicans.
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2024. Receipts during recorded legislative service only. Latest reported transaction: Oct 1, 2024. Earliest collected receipt here: Jun 12, 2024. Some filings and amendments may be missing, so totals cover the records we have.
Who received it
D: Democrat.
- 1. Melissa Ratcliff (D) Senate District 16. 1 receipt $1,000
- 2. Francesca Hong (D) Assembly District 76. 1 receipt $250
Counts gifts to today's legislators only. A committee's money comes from its own contributors, listed under “Its own money” when it files its own reports.
What it gave
No gifts to today's legislators are recorded in 2021–2022.
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2022. Includes receipts collected before taking office. No receipts collected for this selection. That doesn't mean no money was raised. Some filings and amendments may be missing, so totals cover the records we have.
What it gave
No gifts to today's legislators are recorded in 2021–2022.
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2022. Receipts during recorded legislative service only. No receipts collected for this selection. That doesn't mean no money was raised. Some filings and amendments may be missing, so totals cover the records we have.
What it gave
It gave $500 to 1 of today's 132 legislators in 2019–2020, across 1 receipt.
By the legislator's party: $500 to Democrats. These totals leave out 31 sitting legislators whose receipts we haven't collected: 22 Democrats and 9 Republicans.
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2020. Includes receipts collected before taking office. Latest reported transaction: Oct 30, 2020. Earliest collected receipt here: Oct 30, 2020. Some filings and amendments may be missing, so totals cover the records we have.
Who received it
D: Democrat.
- 1. Kelda Roys (D) Senate District 26. 1 receipt $500
Counts gifts to today's legislators only. A committee's money comes from its own contributors, listed under “Its own money” when it files its own reports.
What it gave
No gifts to today's legislators are recorded in 2019–2020.
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2020. Receipts during recorded legislative service only. No receipts collected for this selection. That doesn't mean no money was raised. Some filings and amendments may be missing, so totals cover the records we have.
What it gave
No gifts to today's legislators are recorded in 2017–2018.
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2018. Includes receipts collected before taking office. No receipts collected for this selection. That doesn't mean no money was raised. Some filings and amendments may be missing, so totals cover the records we have.
What it gave
No gifts to today's legislators are recorded in 2017–2018.
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2018. Receipts during recorded legislative service only. No receipts collected for this selection. That doesn't mean no money was raised. Some filings and amendments may be missing, so totals cover the records we have.
What it gave
It gave $500 to 1 of today's 132 legislators in 2015–2016, across 1 receipt.
By the legislator's party: $500 to Democrats. These totals leave out 31 sitting legislators whose receipts we haven't collected: 22 Democrats and 9 Republicans.
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2016. Includes receipts collected before taking office. Latest reported transaction: Oct 28, 2016. Earliest collected receipt here: Oct 28, 2016. Some filings and amendments may be missing, so totals cover the records we have.
Who received it
D: Democrat.
- 1. Dianne Hesselbein (D) Senate District 27. 1 receipt $500
Counts gifts to today's legislators only. A committee's money comes from its own contributors, listed under “Its own money” when it files its own reports.
What it gave
It gave $500 to 1 of today's 132 legislators in 2015–2016 while they were in office, across 1 receipt.
By the legislator's party: $500 to Democrats. These totals leave out 31 sitting legislators whose receipts we haven't collected: 22 Democrats and 9 Republicans.
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2016. Receipts during recorded legislative service only. Latest reported transaction: Oct 28, 2016. Earliest collected receipt here: Oct 28, 2016. Some filings and amendments may be missing, so totals cover the records we have.
Who received it
D: Democrat.
- 1. Dianne Hesselbein (D) Senate District 27. 1 receipt $500
Counts gifts to today's legislators only. A committee's money comes from its own contributors, listed under “Its own money” when it files its own reports.
What it gave
It gave $500 to 1 of today's 132 legislators in 2013–2014, across 1 receipt.
By the legislator's party: $500 to Democrats. These totals leave out 31 sitting legislators whose receipts we haven't collected: 22 Democrats and 9 Republicans.
Jan 1, 2013 to Dec 31, 2014. Includes receipts collected before taking office. Latest reported transaction: Oct 20, 2014. Earliest collected receipt here: Oct 20, 2014. Some filings and amendments may be missing, so totals cover the records we have.
Who received it
D: Democrat.
- 1. Dianne Hesselbein (D) Senate District 27. 1 receipt $500
Counts gifts to today's legislators only. A committee's money comes from its own contributors, listed under “Its own money” when it files its own reports.
What it gave
It gave $500 to 1 of today's 132 legislators in 2013–2014 while they were in office, across 1 receipt.
By the legislator's party: $500 to Democrats. These totals leave out 31 sitting legislators whose receipts we haven't collected: 22 Democrats and 9 Republicans.
Jan 1, 2013 to Dec 31, 2014. Receipts during recorded legislative service only. Latest reported transaction: Oct 20, 2014. Earliest collected receipt here: Oct 20, 2014. Some filings and amendments may be missing, so totals cover the records we have.
Who received it
D: Democrat.
- 1. Dianne Hesselbein (D) Senate District 27. 1 receipt $500
Counts gifts to today's legislators only. A committee's money comes from its own contributors, listed under “Its own money” when it files its own reports.
What it gave
No gifts to today's legislators are recorded in 2011–2012.
Jan 1, 2011 to Dec 31, 2012. Includes receipts collected before taking office. No receipts collected for this selection. That doesn't mean no money was raised. Some filings and amendments may be missing, so totals cover the records we have.
What it gave
No gifts to today's legislators are recorded in 2011–2012.
Jan 1, 2011 to Dec 31, 2012. Receipts during recorded legislative service only. No receipts collected for this selection. That doesn't mean no money was raised. Some filings and amendments may be missing, so totals cover the records we have.
What it gave
It gave $1,000 to 2 of today's 132 legislators in 2009–2010, across 2 receipts.
By the legislator's party: $1,000 to Democrats. These totals leave out 31 sitting legislators whose receipts we haven't collected: 22 Democrats and 9 Republicans.
Jan 1, 2009 to Dec 31, 2010. Includes receipts collected before taking office. Latest reported transaction: Jul 27, 2010. Earliest collected receipt here: Jun 30, 2010. Some filings and amendments may be missing, so totals cover the records we have.
Who received it
D: Democrat.
- 1. Christine Sinicki (D) Assembly District 20. 1 receipt $500
- 2. Kelda Roys (D) Senate District 26. 1 receipt $500
Counts gifts to today's legislators only. A committee's money comes from its own contributors, listed under “Its own money” when it files its own reports.
What it gave
It gave $1,000 to 2 of today's 132 legislators in 2009–2010 while they were in office, across 2 receipts.
By the legislator's party: $1,000 to Democrats. These totals leave out 31 sitting legislators whose receipts we haven't collected: 22 Democrats and 9 Republicans.
Jan 1, 2009 to Dec 31, 2010. Receipts during recorded legislative service only. Latest reported transaction: Jul 27, 2010. Earliest collected receipt here: Jun 30, 2010. Some filings and amendments may be missing, so totals cover the records we have.
Who received it
D: Democrat.
- 1. Christine Sinicki (D) Assembly District 20. 1 receipt $500
- 2. Kelda Roys (D) Senate District 26. 1 receipt $500
Counts gifts to today's legislators only. A committee's money comes from its own contributors, listed under “Its own money” when it files its own reports.
What it gave
It gave $500 to 1 of today's 132 legislators in 2007–2008, across 1 receipt.
By the legislator's party: $500 to Democrats. These totals leave out 31 sitting legislators whose receipts we haven't collected: 22 Democrats and 9 Republicans.
Jan 1, 2007 to Dec 31, 2008. Includes receipts collected before taking office. Latest reported transaction: Sep 11, 2008. Earliest collected receipt here: Sep 11, 2008. Some filings and amendments may be missing, so totals cover the records we have.
Who received it
D: Democrat.
- 1. Kelda Roys (D) Senate District 26. 1 receipt $500
Counts gifts to today's legislators only. A committee's money comes from its own contributors, listed under “Its own money” when it files its own reports.
What it gave
No gifts to today's legislators are recorded in 2007–2008.
Jan 1, 2007 to Dec 31, 2008. Receipts during recorded legislative service only. No receipts collected for this selection. That doesn't mean no money was raised. Some filings and amendments may be missing, so totals cover the records we have.
What it gave
It gave $6,750 to 6 of today's 132 legislators in all the history we have, across 10 receipts.
By the legislator's party: $6,750 to Democrats. These totals leave out 31 sitting legislators whose receipts we haven't collected: 22 Democrats and 9 Republicans.
All available history. Includes receipts collected before taking office. Latest reported transaction: May 5, 2026. Earliest collected receipt here: Sep 11, 2008. Some filings and amendments may be missing, so totals cover the records we have.
Who received it
D: Democrat.
- 1. Dianne Hesselbein (D) Senate District 27. 3 receipts $3,000
- 2. Kelda Roys (D) Senate District 26. 3 receipts $1,500
- 3. Melissa Ratcliff (D) Senate District 16. 1 receipt $1,000
- 4. Christine Sinicki (D) Assembly District 20. 1 receipt $500
- 5. Joan Fitzgerald (D) Assembly District 46. 1 receipt $500
- 6. Francesca Hong (D) Assembly District 76. 1 receipt $250
Counts gifts to today's legislators only. A committee's money comes from its own contributors, listed under “Its own money” when it files its own reports.
Its own money
In its own reports, Feb 27, 2025 to May 27, 2026, IBEW Local 159 COPE Fund reported $2,000 in receipts and $6,350 in spending, across 6 transactions.
Contributions under the state's itemization threshold are reported as totals, not by donor, so the lists below show its itemized money, never every dollar.
Largest itemized donors to it
- 1. IBEW-PAC Business $2,000
Largest payees
- 1. Friends of Melissa Agard $3,000
- 2. Friends of Dianne Hesselbein $2,000
- 3. Kalvin Barrett $800
- 4. Friends of David Boetcher $400
- 5. Wisconsin Ethics Commission $150
What it gave
It gave $5,250 to 5 of today's 132 legislators in all the history we have while they were in office, across 7 receipts.
By the legislator's party: $5,250 to Democrats. These totals leave out 31 sitting legislators whose receipts we haven't collected: 22 Democrats and 9 Republicans.
All available history. Receipts during recorded legislative service only. Latest reported transaction: May 5, 2026. Earliest collected receipt here: Jun 30, 2010. Some filings and amendments may be missing, so totals cover the records we have.
Who received it
D: Democrat.
- 1. Dianne Hesselbein (D) Senate District 27. 3 receipts $3,000
- 2. Melissa Ratcliff (D) Senate District 16. 1 receipt $1,000
- 3. Christine Sinicki (D) Assembly District 20. 1 receipt $500
- 4. Kelda Roys (D) Senate District 26. 1 receipt $500
- 5. Francesca Hong (D) Assembly District 76. 1 receipt $250
Counts gifts to today's legislators only. A committee's money comes from its own contributors, listed under “Its own money” when it files its own reports.
Its own money
In its own reports, Feb 27, 2025 to May 27, 2026, IBEW Local 159 COPE Fund reported $2,000 in receipts and $6,350 in spending, across 6 transactions.
Contributions under the state's itemization threshold are reported as totals, not by donor, so the lists below show its itemized money, never every dollar.
Largest itemized donors to it
- 1. IBEW-PAC Business $2,000
Largest payees
- 1. Friends of Melissa Agard $3,000
- 2. Friends of Dianne Hesselbein $2,000
- 3. Kalvin Barrett $800
- 4. Friends of David Boetcher $400
- 5. Wisconsin Ethics Commission $150
From the Wisconsin Ethics Commission's campaign finance system, where this committee is filer ID 653792; checked Sep 15, 2026. Full methodology