Republican · WI · District 00 · Senate
Eric D Hovde
Raised $332K in PAC and organizational contributions from 53 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by Ernst ($10K), from Federal Election Commission filings through August 2026.
- $332K
- Total received
- Senate
- Challenger / open
- 53
- Contributing PACs
The verdict
Eric D Hovde ranks in the top 36% of 1,269 federal candidates by PAC and organizational money raised, with $332K from 53 committees in the 2024 cycle.
- Top 36%
- of 1,269 funded candidates
- $332K
- total PAC & org receipts
- 53
- contributing committees
- $10K
- from Ernst
Who funds Eric D Hovde
Top organizational PAC contributors during the 2024 cycle, from FEC filings.
Outside spending on Eric D Hovde
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.
- $28.5M
- Total outside spending
- $7.3M
- Spent supporting
- $21.2M
- Spent opposing
Top spenders supporting
Top spenders opposing
- WINSENATE $7.5M
- COLORADO SENATE VICTORY 2016 $6.5M
- EMILY'S LIST $2.8M
- A BETTER WISCONSIN TOGETHER ACTION $2.0M
- ACLU VOTER EDUCATION FUND $1.0M
- PROJECT 72 WI, INC. $421K
Campaign Finance Summary
Eric D Hovde (R-WI) has received $332K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from Ernst, totaling $10K. 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 Eric D Hovde's FEC Filings Reveal
Eric D Hovde is a Republican candidate for Senate representing WI, District 00, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID S2WI00268. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 53 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $332K to Eric D Hovde'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 Ernst at $10K, and the top 10 contributing PACs collectively represent the core institutional support base for this senate 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 Eric D Hovde's candidacy.
As a non-incumbent, Eric D Hovde'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
Where Eric D Hovde's donor orgs also show up
2 of 53 donor organizations (2% of Eric D Hovde's PAC receipts, $6K) also file Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act reports, with the densest HQ cluster in VA. No overlapping federal contractors appear in this donor set.
Donor headquarters mix
| HQ state | Committees | PAC dollars |
|---|---|---|
| VA | 17 | $104K |
| DC | 5 | $35K |
| WI | 4 | $21K |
| LA | 2 | $20K |
| TX | 4 | $17K |
| MS | 3 | $16K |
Largest lobbyist-donors
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Eric D Hovde's campaign?
Eric D Hovde receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is Ernst, which contributed $10K. In total, Eric D Hovde received $332K during the 2024 election cycle from 53 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.
How much has Eric D Hovde received in total contributions?
Eric D Hovde (Republican, WI) received $332K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.
What office is Eric D Hovde running for?
Eric D Hovde is a Republican candidate for Senate in WI, District 00. Eric D Hovde is a challenger or running for an open seat.
Do Eric D Hovde's donors also lobby or hold federal contracts?
2 of 53 donor organizations (2% of Eric D Hovde's PAC receipts, $6K) also file Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act reports, with the densest HQ cluster in VA. 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 Eric D Hovde's fundraising compare to others?
Eric D Hovde received $332K in PAC contributions during the 2024 cycle. To see how this compares to other Senate candidates in WI, visit the Rankings page for side-by-side comparisons of all tracked politicians by total contributions received.
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Campaign Finance Context
Eric D Hovde's $332K in PAC contributions from 53 committees is a senate candidate money set for the 2024 cycle. 2 of 53 donor organizations (2% of Eric D Hovde's PAC receipts, $6K) also file Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act reports, with the densest HQ cluster in VA. No overlapping federal contractors appear in this donor set. Organizational PAC dollars are distinct from individual donations and from the $28.5M 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, Eric D Hovde took in $332K from 53 organizational committees, with lobbyist overlap in the donor set. Methodology and vintage notes are on our methodology page.
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