Republican · MN · District 01 · House

Brad Finstad

Raised $860K in PAC and organizational contributions from 50 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ($10K) — from Federal Election Commission filings.

$860K
Total received
House
Incumbent
50
Contributing PACs

Who funds Brad Finstad

Top organizational PAC contributors during the 2024 cycle, from FEC filings.

Top PAC contributors to Brad Finstad · FEC (2024 cycle)

AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE$10KNATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION$10KSOUTHERN MINNESOTA BEET SUGAR COOPERATIVE$10KTHE FARM CREDIT COUNCIL$10KINDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS OF AMERICA, INC.$10KAMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION (ABA)$10KHONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL$10KKOCH, INC.$10K
Top PAC contributors to Brad Finstad · FEC (2024 cycle)

Campaign Finance Summary

Brad Finstad (R-MN) has received $860K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, totaling $10K. The top 10 contributing organizations account for a significant portion of total receipts, reflecting concentrated donor support from key interest groups. As an incumbent, established donor networks and name recognition typically provide a fundraising advantage.

These contributions come from PACs and organizational committees registered with the Federal Election Commission. Individual contributions are reported separately and are not included in these totals. Understanding who funds a candidate provides transparency into the interests that may influence policy priorities.

What Brad Finstad's FEC Filings Reveal

Brad Finstad is a Republican incumbent for House representing MN, District 01, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID H2MN01223. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 50 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $860K to Brad Finstad's campaign, a figure that reflects only organizational PAC receipts — individual donor contributions are reported separately and are not included in this total.

The single largest organizational contribution came from AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE at $10K, and the top 10 contributing PACs collectively represent the core institutional support base for this house campaign. Because federal candidates must identify every PAC donor above minimum thresholds in quarterly or semi-annual reports, the donor composition shown here gives a reliable map of which industries, trade groups, and ideological committees have aligned with Brad Finstad's candidacy.

As an incumbent, Brad Finstad's established donor relationships typically carry over between cycles — PAC receipt patterns often mirror committee assignments, voting records, and constituent priorities on federal legislation. Reading these contributions alongside lobbying disclosures and committee assignments provides the clearest picture of the interests that may shape this candidate's policy priorities through the 2024 cycle and beyond.

Top Donors

Organization Amount
AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE $10K
NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION $10K
SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BEET SUGAR COOPERATIVE $10K
THE FARM CREDIT COUNCIL $10K
INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS OF AMERICA, INC. $10K
AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION (ABA) $10K
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL $10K
KOCH, INC. $10K
AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPAY $10K
ASSOCIATED MILK PRODUCERS INC. $10K
GROWTH ENERGY $10K
PLUMBERS & STEAMFITTERS LOCAL 22 PAC INC $10K
CHS INC. $10K
THE EYE OF THE TIGER $10K
SYNGENTA CORPORATION EMPLOYEE $10K
NATIONAL BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION $10K
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES $10K
DELTA AIRLINES $10K
GENERAL MILLS INC. $10K
NATIONAL TURKEY FEDERATION $10K
NONE $10K
MR. SOUTHERN MISSOURIAN IN THE HOUSE $10K
CROP INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION PAC-CIPA $9K
NATIONAL PORK PRODUCERS COUNCIL $9K
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION $9K
ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY $9K
MINNESOTA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION $9K
NATIONAL APARTMENT ASSOCIATION $9K
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADES $8K
NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION $8K
DEERE & COMPANY $8K
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. $8K
NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION $8K
NATIONAL CATTLEMEN'S BEEF ASSOCIATION $8K
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS $6K
AUSTIN SCOTT VICTORY FUND $6K
THE BOEING COMPANY $6K
AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION $6K
INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY BANKERS OF AMERICA $6K
MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANY GROWERS ASSOCIATION $6K
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 965 PEF $6K
MINN-DAK FARMERS COOPERATIVE $6K
WINRED $5K
NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL OF AMERICA $5K
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF FARMER COOPERATIVES $5K
CREDIT UNION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC. $5K
GREEN PLAINS INC. $5K
CLEAN FUELS ALLIANCE AMERICA $5K
THE CIGNA GROUP $5K
SCHWAN'S COMPANY $5K

Frequently Asked Questions

Who funds Brad Finstad's campaign?

Brad Finstad receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, which contributed $10K. In total, Brad Finstad received $860K during the 2024 election cycle from 50 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.

How much has Brad Finstad received in total contributions?

Brad Finstad (Republican, MN) received $860K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. As an incumbent, Brad Finstad may benefit from established donor relationships. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.

What office is Brad Finstad running for?

Brad Finstad is a Republican candidate for House in MN, District 01. Brad Finstad is the incumbent.

What types of organizations contribute to Brad Finstad?

Brad Finstad receives contributions from a range of organizational PACs including corporate, trade association, labor, and ideological committees. These organizations register with the FEC and their contributions are publicly disclosed. Individual donations are tracked separately and not included in these organizational totals.

Where does FEC campaign finance data come from?

All campaign finance data shown here is sourced from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), which requires candidates, PACs, and party committees to file periodic reports disclosing receipts and disbursements. FEC data is public record and covers the 2024 federal election cycle. PlainInfluence aggregates and presents this data for transparency.

How does Brad Finstad's fundraising compare to others?

Brad Finstad received $860K in PAC contributions during the 2024 cycle. To see how this compares to other House candidates in MN, visit the Rankings page for side-by-side comparisons of all tracked politicians by total contributions received.

Campaign Finance Context

Brad Finstad's $860K in PAC contributions reflects the financial support network behind this house incumbent. PAC contributions represent organizational support — from corporations, trade associations, and ideological groups — and are distinct from individual donations. Understanding who funds a campaign provides transparency into potential policy alignment and constituent priorities.

Data: Federal Election Commission, 2024 cycle. Contributions shown are from PACs and organizational committees. Verify filings at fec.gov/data.

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