Republican · WI · District 00 · Senate
Eric Hovde
Raised $56K in PAC and organizational contributions from 28 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by YOUNG VICTORY COMMITTEE ($53K) - from Federal Election Commission filings.
- $56K
- Total received
- Senate
- Challenger / open
- 28
- Contributing PACs
The verdict
Eric Hovde ranks in the top 49% of 1,269 federal candidates by PAC and organizational money raised, with $56K from 28 committees in the 2024 cycle.
- Top 49%
- of 1,269 funded candidates
- $56K
- total PAC & org receipts
- 28
- contributing committees
- $53K
- from YOUNG VICTORY COMMIT…
Who funds Eric Hovde
Top organizational PAC contributors during the 2024 cycle, from FEC filings.
Outside spending on Eric 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.
- $31.9M
- Total outside spending
- $2.8M
- Spent supporting
- $29.1M
- Spent opposing
Top spenders supporting
Top spenders opposing
- WINSENATE $24.6M
- COLORADO SENATE VICTORY 2016 $3.7M
- A BETTER WISCONSIN TOGETHER ACTION $487K
- POWER TO THE POLLS FEDERAL FUND $122K
- THE WISCO PROJECT $44K
- IN UNION USA ACTION $38K
Campaign Finance Summary
Eric Hovde (R-WI) has received $56K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from YOUNG VICTORY COMMITTEE, totaling $53K. 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 Hovde's FEC Filings Reveal
Eric Hovde is a Republican candidate for Senate representing WI, District 00, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID S4WI00256. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 28 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $56K to Eric 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 YOUNG VICTORY COMMITTEE at $53K, 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 Hovde's candidacy.
As a non-incumbent, Eric 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
| Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
| YOUNG VICTORY COMMITTEE | $53K |
| CLUB FOR GROWTH | $26K |
| REPUBLICAN JEWISH COALITION-POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (RJC-PAC) | $12K |
| FAMILIES FOR JAMES LANKFORD | $10K |
| ROUNDS | $10K |
| GOLDFINCH PAC | $10K |
| MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY | $5K |
| DEFEND OUR CONSERVATIVE SENATE PAC (DOC'S PAC) | $5K |
| RESPONSIBILITY AND FREEDOM WORK PAC (RFWPAC) | $5K |
| MVL | $5K |
| EXPRESS SERVICES, INC. | $5K |
| CAMPAIGN FOR WORKING FAMILIES | $5K |
| HUCK | $5K |
| NEW MAJORITY | $5K |
| WAGING PEACE | $5K |
| ELISE VICTORY FUND | $5K |
| NATIONAL READY MIXED CONCRETE ASSOC | $3K |
| LEADERSHIP AMERICA NEEDS | $3K |
| TEAM GT | $2K |
| DALLAS ENTREPRENEURS - SESSIONS 2018 FUND | $2K |
| SAVE AMERICA NOW PAC | $500 |
| CONSERVATIVE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE | $250 |
| INTERNATIONAL SNOWMOBILE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION | $250 |
| CONSERVATIVE VICTORY FUND | $250 |
| MILWAUKEE POLICE ASSOCIATION PAC | $-5,000 |
| AUTOMOTIVE FREE INTERNATIONAL TRADE | $-5,000 |
| CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | $-5,000 |
| WINRED | $-110,143 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Eric Hovde's campaign?
Eric Hovde receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is YOUNG VICTORY COMMITTEE, which contributed $53K. In total, Eric Hovde received $56K during the 2024 election cycle from 28 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.
How much has Eric Hovde received in total contributions?
Eric Hovde (Republican, WI) received $56K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.
What office is Eric Hovde running for?
Eric Hovde is a Republican candidate for Senate in WI, District 00. Eric Hovde is a challenger or running for an open seat.
What types of organizations contribute to Eric Hovde?
Eric Hovde 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 Eric Hovde's fundraising compare to others?
Eric Hovde received $56K 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 Hovde's $56K in PAC contributions reflects the financial support network behind this senate 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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