Republican · MI · District 03 · House
Paul Hudson
Raised $86K in PAC and organizational contributions from 29 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by WESTERN MICHIGAN VICTORY FUND ($21K) - from Federal Election Commission filings.
- $86K
- Total received
- House
- Challenger / open
- 29
- Contributing PACs
The verdict
Paul Hudson ranks in the top 47% of 1,269 federal candidates by PAC and organizational money raised, with $86K from 29 committees in the 2024 cycle.
- Top 47%
- of 1,269 funded candidates
- $86K
- total PAC & org receipts
- 29
- contributing committees
- $21K
- from WESTERN MICHIGAN VIC…
Who funds Paul Hudson
Top organizational PAC contributors during the 2024 cycle, from FEC filings.
Outside spending on Paul Hudson
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.
- $535K
- Total outside spending
- $450K
- Spent supporting
- $85K
- Spent opposing
Top spenders supporting
- WEST MICHIGAN FOR CHANGE $449K
- CONCERNED CITIZEN $320
Top spenders opposing
Campaign Finance Summary
Paul Hudson (R-MI) has received $86K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from WESTERN MICHIGAN VICTORY FUND, totaling $21K. 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 Paul Hudson's FEC Filings Reveal
Paul Hudson is a Republican candidate for House representing MI, District 03, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID H4MI03268. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 29 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $86K to Paul Hudson'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 WESTERN MICHIGAN VICTORY FUND at $21K, 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 Paul Hudson's candidacy.
As a non-incumbent, Paul Hudson'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 |
|---|---|
| WESTERN MICHIGAN VICTORY FUND | $21K |
| MICHIGAN INDEPENDENT | $5K |
| UPPER HAND FUND | $5K |
| TEAM HUDSON | $5K |
| HUCK | $5K |
| MOOLENAAR | $5K |
| STAR | $5K |
| PROTECT THE HOUSE 2024 | $5K |
| ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ABC PAC) | $3K |
| JAM | $3K |
| PFLUGER VICTORY FUND | $3K |
| HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES INC. | $2K |
| VAN ORDEN-WILSON VICTORY FUND | $2K |
| AUSTIN SCOTT VICTORY FUND | $2K |
| ONDER VICTORY FUND | $2K |
| GREAT EIGHT COMMITTEE | $2K |
| FINANCIAL INNOVATION COMMITTEE | $2K |
| ANDY HARRIS VICTORY FUND | $2K |
| NEVER SURRENDER | $2K |
| NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS | $2K |
| BUCKEYE VICTORY FUND | $2K |
| REPUBLICANS UNITED TO DEFEND YOU | $1K |
| LASTING INVESTMENTS STRENGTHENING AMERICA | $1K |
| BICE VICTORY COMMITTEE | $1K |
| WALBERG | $1K |
| DIAZ-BALART | $1K |
| THE NATIONAL RIGHT TO WORK COMMITTEE | $500 |
| BUCSHON VICTORY FUND | $500 |
| WINRED | $-3,402 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Paul Hudson's campaign?
Paul Hudson receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is WESTERN MICHIGAN VICTORY FUND, which contributed $21K. In total, Paul Hudson received $86K during the 2024 election cycle from 29 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.
How much has Paul Hudson received in total contributions?
Paul Hudson (Republican, MI) received $86K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.
What office is Paul Hudson running for?
Paul Hudson is a Republican candidate for House in MI, District 03. Paul Hudson is a challenger or running for an open seat.
What types of organizations contribute to Paul Hudson?
Paul Hudson 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 Paul Hudson's fundraising compare to others?
Paul Hudson received $86K in PAC contributions during the 2024 cycle. To see how this compares to other House candidates in MI, visit the Rankings page for side-by-side comparisons of all tracked politicians by total contributions received.
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Campaign Finance Context
Paul Hudson's $86K 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.
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