Republican · KS · District 02 · House
Derek Schmidt
Raised $791K in PAC and organizational contributions from 50 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY ACTION, INC. (AFP ACTION) DBA CVA ACTION AND DBA LIBRE ACTION ($218K) — from Federal Election Commission filings.
- $791K
- Total received
- House
- Challenger / open
- 50
- Contributing PACs
Who funds Derek Schmidt
Top organizational PAC contributors during the 2024 cycle, from FEC filings.
Top PAC contributors to Derek Schmidt · FEC (2024 cycle)
Campaign Finance Summary
Derek Schmidt (R-KS) has received $791K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY ACTION, INC. (AFP ACTION) DBA CVA ACTION AND DBA LIBRE ACTION, totaling $218K. The top 10 contributing organizations account for a significant portion of total receipts, reflecting concentrated donor support from key interest groups. 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 Derek Schmidt's FEC Filings Reveal
Derek Schmidt is a Republican candidate for House representing KS, District 02, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID H4KS02164. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 50 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $791K to Derek Schmidt'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 AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY ACTION, INC. (AFP ACTION) DBA CVA ACTION AND DBA LIBRE ACTION at $218K, 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 Derek Schmidt's candidacy.
As a non-incumbent, Derek Schmidt'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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Derek Schmidt's campaign?
Derek Schmidt receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY ACTION, INC. (AFP ACTION) DBA CVA ACTION AND DBA LIBRE ACTION, which contributed $218K. In total, Derek Schmidt received $791K during the 2024 election cycle from 50 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.
How much has Derek Schmidt received in total contributions?
Derek Schmidt (Republican, KS) received $791K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.
What office is Derek Schmidt running for?
Derek Schmidt is a Republican candidate for House in KS, District 02. Derek Schmidt is a challenger or running for an open seat.
What types of organizations contribute to Derek Schmidt?
Derek Schmidt 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 Derek Schmidt's fundraising compare to others?
Derek Schmidt received $791K in PAC contributions during the 2024 cycle. To see how this compares to other House candidates in KS, visit the Rankings page for side-by-side comparisons of all tracked politicians by total contributions received.
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Campaign Finance Context
Derek Schmidt's $791K in PAC contributions reflects the financial support network behind this house candidate. 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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.