DFL · MN · District 03 · House
Dean Phillips
Raised $-1,500 in PAC and organizational contributions from 3 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by City ($1K), from Federal Election Commission filings through August 2026.
- $-1,500
- Total received
- House
- Incumbent
- 3
- Contributing PACs
The verdict
Dean Phillips raised $-1,500 from 3 PAC and organizational committees in the 2024 cycle.
- $-1,500
- total PAC & org receipts
- 3
- contributing committees
- $1K
- from City
Outside spending on Dean Phillips
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.
- $2.7M
- Total outside spending
- $2.7M
- Spent supporting
- $0
- Spent opposing
Top spenders supporting
- WE DESERVE BETTER, INC. $2.7M
Campaign Finance Summary
Dean Phillips (DFL-MN) has received $-1,500 in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from City, totaling $1K. 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 Dean Phillips's FEC Filings Reveal
Dean Phillips is a DFL incumbent for House representing MN, District 03, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID H8MN03143. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 3 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $-1,500 to Dean Phillips'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 City at $1K, and the top 3 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 Dean Phillips's candidacy.
As an incumbent, Dean Phillips'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 |
|---|---|
| City | $1K |
| Harley Rouda | $-1,000 |
| American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons | $-1,500 |
Where Dean Phillips's donor orgs also show up
1 of 3 donor organizations (0% of Dean Phillips's PAC receipts, $-1,500) also file Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act reports, with the densest HQ cluster in IL. No overlapping federal contractors appear in this donor set.
Donor headquarters mix
| HQ state | Committees | PAC dollars |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 1 | $1K |
| CA | 1 | $-1,000 |
| DC | 1 | $-1,500 |
Largest lobbyist-donors
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Dean Phillips's campaign?
Dean Phillips receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is City, which contributed $1K. In total, Dean Phillips received $-1,500 during the 2024 election cycle from 3 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.
How much has Dean Phillips received in total contributions?
Dean Phillips (DFL, MN) received $-1,500 in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. As an incumbent, Dean Phillips may benefit from established donor relationships. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.
What office is Dean Phillips running for?
Dean Phillips is a DFL candidate for House in MN, District 03. Dean Phillips is the incumbent.
Do Dean Phillips's donors also lobby or hold federal contracts?
1 of 3 donor organizations (0% of Dean Phillips's PAC receipts, $-1,500) also file Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act reports, with the densest HQ cluster in IL. No overlapping federal contractors appear in this donor set. 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 Dean Phillips's fundraising compare to others?
Dean Phillips received $-1,500 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
Dean Phillips's $-1,500 in PAC contributions from 3 committees is a house incumbent money set for the 2024 cycle. 1 of 3 donor organizations (0% of Dean Phillips's PAC receipts, $-1,500) also file Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act reports, with the densest HQ cluster in IL. No overlapping federal contractors appear in this donor set. Organizational PAC dollars are distinct from individual donations and from the $2.7M 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, Dean Phillips took in $-1,500 from 3 organizational committees, with lobbyist overlap in the donor set. Methodology and vintage notes are on our methodology page.
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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.