Politicians supported
5
distinct FEC recipients
pac · WI
TDS TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
Active on two fronts: $6K in campaign contributions and $218K in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $224K
- Total influence
- $6K
- Contributions
- $218K
- Lobbying
The verdict
TDS TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION ranks in the top 39% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 39%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $6K
- campaign contributions
- $218K
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
1
distinct policy categories
How TDS TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for TDS TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $218K.
Lobbying share of total influence 97.5%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What TDS TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION's influence footprint shows
TDS TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, headquartered in WI, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $6K in PAC contributions alongside $218K in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, TDS TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION's PAC contributions reached 5 federal politicians, led by Tammy Baldwin at $5K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 1 distinct LDA issue area, with emphasis on Telecommunications.
Politicians supported
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tammy Baldwin | D | $5K |
| Scott Fitzgerald | R | $1K |
| Earl Leroy Carter | R | $1K |
| Mark Pocan | D | $-500 |
| Bryan George Steil | R | $-1,000 |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $74K |
| 2023 | $144K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does TDS TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION have?
TDS TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION has a combined political influence footprint of $224K, made up of $6K in campaign contributions and $218K in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does TDS TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION support?
TDS TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION contributed $6K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. TDS TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION supported 5 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Tammy Baldwin ($5K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does TDS TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION lobby on?
TDS TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION spent $218K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Telecommunications. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about TDS TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION come from?
PlainInfluence aggregates data from three federal sources: the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for campaign contributions, the Senate Office of Public Records for lobbying disclosures under the Lobbying Disclosure Act, and USAspending.gov for federal contract awards. Data covers the 2023-2024 reporting period.
What is "total influence" and how is it calculated?
Total influence is the sum of an organization's campaign contributions, lobbying spending, and federal contract values. It provides a single metric for comparing the overall political and economic footprint of organizations in the federal arena. Each component is independently sourced from official government filings.
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Every figure on PlainInfluence is rendered directly from official FEC, Senate LDA and USAspending records, no number is typed in by an editor. Contribution, lobbying, and contract totals are aggregated directly from FEC, Senate LDA, and USAspending bulk data, no figure is hand-entered. Disclosed contributions, lobbying, and contracts are lawful, regulated activities, appearing on this page is not an allegation of wrongdoing. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, our disclaimer, or report a data error. Data current as of 2023-2024.