Republican · IN · District 00 · Senate
Mike Braun
Raised $5K in PAC and organizational contributions from 21 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by Mike Lee Victory Fund ($5K), from Federal Election Commission filings through August 2026.
- $5K
- Total received
- Senate
- Incumbent
- 21
- Contributing PACs
The verdict
Mike Braun ranks in the top 71% of 1,269 federal candidates by PAC and organizational money raised, with $5K from 21 committees in the 2024 cycle.
- Top 71%
- of 1,269 funded candidates
- $5K
- total PAC & org receipts
- 21
- contributing committees
- $5K
- from Mike Lee Victory Fund
Who funds Mike Braun
Top organizational PAC contributors during the 2024 cycle, from FEC filings.
Outside spending on Mike Braun
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.
- $15K
- Total outside spending
- $15K
- Spent supporting
- $0
- Spent opposing
Top spenders supporting
- PROTECT FREEDOM $15K
Campaign Finance Summary
Mike Braun (R-IN) has received $5K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from Mike Lee Victory Fund, totaling $5K. The top 10 contributing organizations account for a significant portion of total receipts, reflecting concentrated donor support from key interest groups. 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 Mike Braun's FEC Filings Reveal
Mike Braun is a Republican incumbent for Senate representing IN, District 00, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID S8IN00171. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 21 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $5K to Mike Braun'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 Mike Lee Victory Fund at $5K, 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 Mike Braun's candidacy.
As an incumbent, Mike Braun'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 |
|---|---|
| Mike Lee Victory Fund | $5K |
| Walmart INC. | $5K |
| Old North State PAC | $5K |
| Elanco US INC. Political Action Committee ('elanco PAC') | $4K |
| 3M Company | $3K |
| Syngenta Corporation Employee | $3K |
| Sid for Congresss | $3K |
| International Association of Heat & Frost Insulators and Allied Workers | $3K |
| American Investment Council | $1K |
| Cummins INC. | $1K |
| Old Dominion Freight Line, INC. | $500 |
| Votesane | $95 |
| Winred | $16 |
| International Paper | $-1,000 |
| American Society for Radiation Oncology | $-1,500 |
| AT&T INC. | $-2,000 |
| Regions Financial Corporation | $-2,000 |
| Allison Transmission INC. | $-5,000 |
| Freedom for All Americans | $-5,000 |
| L3harris Technologies, INC. | $-5,000 |
| American Council of Engineering Companies | $-5,000 |
Where Mike Braun's donor orgs also show up
12 of 21 contributing organizations (-215% of PAC dollars, $-11,000) also disclose federal lobbying, and 4 (-117%, $-6,000) also hold USAspending contract awards; the largest donor HQ concentration is NC ($6K across 2 committees).
Donor headquarters mix
| HQ state | Committees | PAC dollars |
|---|---|---|
| NC | 2 | $6K |
| WI | 1 | $5K |
| AR | 1 | $5K |
| MN | 1 | $3K |
| MD | 1 | $3K |
| DC | 7 | $0 |
Largest lobbyist-donors
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Mike Braun's campaign?
Mike Braun receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is Mike Lee Victory Fund, which contributed $5K. In total, Mike Braun received $5K during the 2024 election cycle from 21 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.
How much has Mike Braun received in total contributions?
Mike Braun (Republican, IN) received $5K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. As an incumbent, Mike Braun may benefit from established donor relationships. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.
What office is Mike Braun running for?
Mike Braun is a Republican candidate for Senate in IN, District 00. Mike Braun is the incumbent.
Do Mike Braun's donors also lobby or hold federal contracts?
12 of 21 contributing organizations (-215% of PAC dollars, $-11,000) also disclose federal lobbying, and 4 (-117%, $-6,000) also hold USAspending contract awards; the largest donor HQ concentration is NC ($6K across 2 committees). 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 Mike Braun's fundraising compare to others?
Mike Braun received $5K in PAC contributions during the 2024 cycle. To see how this compares to other Senate candidates in IN, visit the Rankings page for side-by-side comparisons of all tracked politicians by total contributions received.
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Campaign Finance Context
Mike Braun's $5K in PAC contributions from 21 committees is a senate incumbent money set for the 2024 cycle. 12 of 21 contributing organizations (-215% of PAC dollars, $-11,000) also disclose federal lobbying, and 4 (-117%, $-6,000) also hold USAspending contract awards; the largest donor HQ concentration is NC ($6K across 2 committees). Organizational PAC dollars are distinct from individual donations and from the $15K 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, Mike Braun took in $5K from 21 organizational committees, with lobbyist and contractor overlap in the donor set. Methodology and vintage notes are on our methodology page.
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.