Republican · IL · District 17 · House
Rafael Estrada
Raised $75 in PAC and organizational contributions from 2 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by A Brthd Aimed Toward Educ of IL Fed Elec Device for Politically Active Motorcyclists... ($100), from Federal Election Commission filings through August 2026.
- $75
- Total received
- House
- Challenger / open
- 2
- Contributing PACs
The verdict
Rafael Estrada ranks in the top 99% of 1,269 federal candidates by PAC and organizational money raised, with $75 from 2 committees in the 2024 cycle.
- Top 99%
- of 1,269 funded candidates
- $75
- total PAC & org receipts
- 2
- contributing committees
- $100
- from A Brthd Aimed Toward…
Campaign Finance Summary
Rafael Estrada (R-IL) has received $75 in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from A Brthd Aimed Toward Educ of IL Fed Elec Device for Politically Active Motorcyclists..., totaling $100. 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 Rafael Estrada's FEC Filings Reveal
Rafael Estrada is a Republican candidate for House representing IL, District 17, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID H4IL17085. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 2 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $75 to Rafael Estrada'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 A Brthd Aimed Toward Educ of IL Fed Elec Device for Politically Active Motorcyclists... at $100, and the top 2 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 Rafael Estrada's candidacy.
As a non-incumbent, Rafael Estrada'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 |
|---|---|
| A Brthd Aimed Toward Educ of IL Fed Elec Device for Politically Active Motorcyclists... | $100 |
| Winred | $-25 |
Where Rafael Estrada's donor orgs also show up
Rafael Estrada's 2 tracked organizational donors show no overlapping lobbying disclosures or federal contract awards in this dataset, a PAC-only money set, densest by HQ in IL ($100).
Donor headquarters mix
| HQ state | Committees | PAC dollars |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 1 | $100 |
| VA | 1 | $-25 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Rafael Estrada's campaign?
Rafael Estrada receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is A Brthd Aimed Toward Educ of IL Fed Elec Device for Politically Active Motorcyclists..., which contributed $100. In total, Rafael Estrada received $75 during the 2024 election cycle from 2 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.
How much has Rafael Estrada received in total contributions?
Rafael Estrada (Republican, IL) received $75 in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.
What office is Rafael Estrada running for?
Rafael Estrada is a Republican candidate for House in IL, District 17. Rafael Estrada is a challenger or running for an open seat.
Do Rafael Estrada's donors also lobby or hold federal contracts?
Rafael Estrada's 2 tracked organizational donors show no overlapping lobbying disclosures or federal contract awards in this dataset, a PAC-only money set, densest by HQ in IL ($100). 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 Rafael Estrada's fundraising compare to others?
Rafael Estrada received $75 in PAC contributions during the 2024 cycle. To see how this compares to other House candidates in IL, visit the Rankings page for side-by-side comparisons of all tracked politicians by total contributions received.
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Campaign Finance Context
Rafael Estrada's $75 in PAC contributions from 2 committees is a house candidate money set for the 2024 cycle. Rafael Estrada's 2 tracked organizational donors show no overlapping lobbying disclosures or federal contract awards in this dataset, a PAC-only money set, densest by HQ in IL ($100). Organizational PAC dollars are distinct from individual donations and from the $0 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, Rafael Estrada took in $75 from 2 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.