In Wisconsin politics, non-candidate political action committees (PACs) have received $22.6 million in total donations between January 1, 2021, and January 31, 2022. The top 10 PACs raised more than $15.6 million, or 69 percent of all donations made to state-level PACs.
State Senate Democratic Comm - Seg Fund
Wisconsin Committee
$1,856,521Total Contributions
$2,025,638Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $640,010.72 | Democratic Party of Wisconsin - Seg Fund |
| $45,228.62 | Janet Bewley |
| $36,000.00 | Kelda Roys |
| $36,000.00 | WI Laborers District Council |
| $33,200.00 | Melissa Agard Campaign |
| $25,000.00 | Deborah S Kern |
| $24,000.00 | American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees AFSCME Federal |
| $24,000.00 | Grassroots Victory PAC |
| $24,000.00 | Ibew Federal |
| $24,000.00 | Progressive Turnout Project PAC |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $453,391.10 | Jeff Smith |
| $432,448.25 | Gusto |
| $430,356.12 | Democratic Party of Wisconsin - Seg Fund |
| $174,717.20 | Monona Terrace |
| $140,677.55 | Kristin Alfheim |
| $99,604.38 | Strategy Group |
| $69,623.73 | Pines Bach LLP |
| $27,870.00 | Ngp Van Inc |
| $26,757.25 | Kelly Westlund |
| $24,524.32 | Jessica Katzenmeyer |
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