DFL · MN · District 05 · House
Don Mr. Samuels
Raised $18K in PAC and organizational contributions from 5 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by Minnesota House Dfl Caucus ($7K), from Federal Election Commission filings through August 2026.
- $18K
- Total received
- House
- Challenger / open
- 5
- Contributing PACs
The verdict
Don Mr. Samuels ranks in the top 57% of 1,269 federal candidates by PAC and organizational money raised, with $18K from 5 committees in the 2024 cycle.
- Top 57%
- of 1,269 funded candidates
- $18K
- total PAC & org receipts
- 5
- contributing committees
- $7K
- from Minnesota House Dfl …
Who funds Don Mr. Samuels
Top organizational PAC contributors during the 2024 cycle, from FEC filings.
Outside spending on Don Mr. Samuels
Independent expenditures are money outside committees (super PACs and others) spend for or against a candidate, reported to the FEC but, by law, not contributions to the campaign and not coordinated with it. Shown separately from the contributions above.
- $59K
- Total outside spending
- $59K
- Spent supporting
- $0
- Spent opposing
Top spenders supporting
- MAKE A DIFFERENCE MN $58K
- WAKE UP ENTERPRISES INC $690
Campaign Finance Summary
Don Mr. Samuels (DFL-MN) has received $18K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from Minnesota House Dfl Caucus, totaling $7K. As a non-incumbent candidate, building a donor base is a critical component of campaign viability.
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 Don Mr. Samuels's FEC Filings Reveal
Don Mr. Samuels is a DFL candidate for House representing MN, District 05, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID H2MN05208. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 5 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $18K to Don Mr. Samuels'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 Minnesota House Dfl Caucus at $7K, and the top 5 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 Don Mr. Samuels's candidacy.
As a non-incumbent, Don Mr. Samuels's PAC receipt profile reflects coalition-building in progress, donor concentration and timing are leading indicators of campaign viability. 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 |
|---|---|
| Minnesota House Dfl Caucus | $7K |
| Usw Works | $5K |
| International Union of Operating Engineers Local 965 Pef | $5K |
| Business-Industry | $1K |
| Youth for Common Sense | $400 |
Where Don Mr. Samuels's donor orgs also show up
Don Mr. Samuels's 5 tracked organizational donors show no overlapping lobbying disclosures or federal contract awards in this dataset, a PAC-only money set, densest by HQ in MN ($7K).
Donor headquarters mix
| HQ state | Committees | PAC dollars |
|---|---|---|
| MN | 1 | $7K |
| DC | 2 | $6K |
| PA | 1 | $5K |
| CA | 1 | $400 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Don Mr. Samuels's campaign?
Don Mr. Samuels receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is Minnesota House Dfl Caucus, which contributed $7K. In total, Don Mr. Samuels received $18K during the 2024 election cycle from 5 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.
How much has Don Mr. Samuels received in total contributions?
Don Mr. Samuels (DFL, MN) received $18K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.
What office is Don Mr. Samuels running for?
Don Mr. Samuels is a DFL candidate for House in MN, District 05. Don Mr. Samuels is a challenger or running for an open seat.
Do Don Mr. Samuels's donors also lobby or hold federal contracts?
Don Mr. Samuels's 5 tracked organizational donors show no overlapping lobbying disclosures or federal contract awards in this dataset, a PAC-only money set, densest by HQ in MN ($7K). PlainInfluence joins FEC contribution filings to Senate LDA lobbying totals and USAspending contract awards for the same organizations, the join is descriptive, not causal.
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 Don Mr. Samuels's fundraising compare to others?
Don Mr. Samuels received $18K 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.
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Campaign Finance Context
Don Mr. Samuels's $18K in PAC contributions from 5 committees is a house candidate money set for the 2024 cycle. Don Mr. Samuels's 5 tracked organizational donors show no overlapping lobbying disclosures or federal contract awards in this dataset, a PAC-only money set, densest by HQ in MN ($7K). Organizational PAC dollars are distinct from individual donations and from the $59K in independent expenditures tracked for or against this candidate.
Data: Federal Election Commission, 2024 cycle. Contributions shown are from PACs and organizational committees. Verify filings at fec.gov/data.
According to FEC Form 3 / 3X filings through August 2026, Don Mr. Samuels took in $18K from 5 organizational committees. Methodology and vintage notes are on our methodology page.
Every figure on PlainInfluence is rendered directly from official FEC, Senate LDA and USAspending records, no number is typed in by an editor. Receipt, disbursement, and outside-spending totals are aggregated directly from FEC 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.