CADENCE BANK PAC
- What the FEC calls it
- Contribution made to nonaffiliated committee (FEC type 24K)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- March 31, 2025
Campaign money · Federal Election Commission records
HOVDE, ERIC D
Name as registered with the FEC. FEC candidate ID S2WI00268. Registration with the FEC is a filing requirement for people raising or spending money for federal office; it does not mean a candidate is on any ballot.
2025–2026 election cycle
FEC registration and official totals
Registered with the FEC as a candidate for U.S. Senate, Wisconsin, for the 2024 election. Party on the FEC registration: REP. FEC incumbent/challenger status: Challenger. FEC registration does not mean a candidate is on the ballot. FEC candidate file published October 19, 2026.
- Total receipts
- -$1,746.35
- Contributions from individuals
- -$2,314.35
- From other political committees
- $0.00
- From party committees
- $0.00
- Contributions from the candidate
- $0.00
- Loans from the candidate
- $0.00
- Total disbursements
- $123,449.91
- Cash on hand at end of period
- $10,163.54
- Debts owed by the campaign
- $20,000,000.00
FEC two-year summary for this candidate's authorized committees, covering activity through September 30, 2026 (the end of the latest report the FEC has processed). FEC summary file published October 19, 2026.
Committees linked to this candidate in the FEC files
- HOVDE FOR WISCONSIN Principal campaign committee · C00870139 FEC.gov ↗
Money from PACs and party committees
2025–2026 cycle, from the FEC data file published October 18, 2026. Each line adds up every entry the committee filed, by FEC transaction type, leaving out memo entries so nothing is counted twice. Independent expenditures and communication costs are spending for or against a candidate, not money given to a campaign. Each line links to one filing that reports it.
-$1,000.00 · 1 entry -$5,000.00 · 1 entry HALLIBURTON COMPANY PAC
- What the FEC calls it
- Contribution made to nonaffiliated committee (FEC type 24K)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- August 12, 2025
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2023–2024 election cycle
FEC registration and official totals
Registered with the FEC as a candidate for U.S. Senate, Wisconsin, for the 2024 election. Party on the FEC registration: REP. FEC incumbent/challenger status: Challenger. FEC registration does not mean a candidate is on the ballot. FEC candidate file published October 19, 2026.
- Total receipts
- $31,958,333.20
- Contributions from individuals
- $9,292,282.65
- From other political committees
- $423,695.00
- From party committees
- $52,800.00
- Contributions from the candidate
- $0.00
- Loans from the candidate
- $20,000,000.00
- Total disbursements
- $31,822,973.40
- Cash on hand at end of period
- $135,359.80
- Debts owed by the campaign
- $20,000,000.00
FEC two-year summary for this candidate's authorized committees, covering activity through December 31, 2024 (the end of the latest report the FEC has processed). FEC summary file published October 19, 2026.
Committees linked to this candidate in the FEC files
- HOVDE FOR WISCONSIN Principal campaign committee · C00870139 FEC.gov ↗
- HOVDE FOR WI SENATE REPUBLICAN NOMINEE FUND 2024 Authorized committee · C00829523 FEC.gov ↗
Money from PACs and party committees
2023–2024 cycle, from the FEC data file published October 18, 2026. Each line adds up every entry the committee filed, by FEC transaction type, leaving out memo entries so nothing is counted twice. Independent expenditures and communication costs are spending for or against a candidate, not money given to a campaign. Each line links to one filing that reports it.
$7,512,000.00 · 28 entries WINSENATE
- What the FEC calls it
- Independent expenditure opposing election of candidate (FEC type 24A)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- August 22, 2024
$6,530,690.00 · 22 entries DSCC
- What the FEC calls it
- Independent expenditure opposing election of candidate (FEC type 24A)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- September 5, 2024
$5,375,484.00 · 74 entries AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY ACTION, INC. (AFP ACTION) DBA CVA ACTION AND DBA LIBRE ACTION
- What the FEC calls it
- Independent expenditure advocating election of candidate (FEC type 24E)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- October 9, 2024
$2,756,077.00 · 5 entries WOMEN VOTE
- What the FEC calls it
- Independent expenditure opposing election of candidate (FEC type 24A)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- October 22, 2024
$1,995,373.00 · 22 entries A BETTER WISCONSIN TOGETHER ACTION
- What the FEC calls it
- Independent expenditure opposing election of candidate (FEC type 24A)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- August 5, 2024
$1,003,478.00 · 1 entry ACLU VOTER EDUCATION FUND
- What the FEC calls it
- Independent expenditure opposing election of candidate (FEC type 24A)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- July 24, 2024
$853,484.00 · 6 entries FIX WASHINGTON PAC
- What the FEC calls it
- Independent expenditure advocating election of candidate (FEC type 24E)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- May 6, 2024
$500,000.00 · 1 entry AMERICAN PRINCIPLES PROJECT PAC
- What the FEC calls it
- Independent expenditure advocating election of candidate (FEC type 24E)
$421,000.00 · 2 entries PROJECT 72 WI PAC
- What the FEC calls it
- Independent expenditure opposing election of candidate (FEC type 24A)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- June 28, 2024
$354,636.00 · 12 entries LCV VICTORY FUND
- What the FEC calls it
- Independent expenditure opposing election of candidate (FEC type 24A)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- September 24, 2024
$329,010.00 · 9 entries THE WISCO PROJECT PAC
- What the FEC calls it
- Independent expenditure opposing election of candidate (FEC type 24A)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- November 11, 2024
$199,321.00 · 3 entries COMMON SENSE FOR AMERICA PAC
- What the FEC calls it
- Independent expenditure advocating election of candidate (FEC type 24E)
$158,016.00 · 66 entries SENATE CONSERVATIVES FUND
- What the FEC calls it
- Independent expenditure advocating election of candidate (FEC type 24E)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- October 15, 2024
$138,539.00 · 10 entries WORKING AMERICA
- What the FEC calls it
- Independent expenditure opposing election of candidate (FEC type 24A)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- June 7, 2024
$120,102.00 · 20 entries SENATE CONSERVATIVES ACTION
- What the FEC calls it
- Independent expenditure advocating election of candidate (FEC type 24E)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- October 10, 2024
$74,999.00 · 2 entries FAIR WISCONSIN FEDERAL PAC
- What the FEC calls it
- Independent expenditure opposing election of candidate (FEC type 24A)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- September 30, 2024
$38,000.00 · 1 entry FORWARD BLUE
- What the FEC calls it
- Independent expenditure opposing election of candidate (FEC type 24A)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- October 2, 2024
$35,104.00 · 1 entry IN UNION USA
- What the FEC calls it
- Independent expenditure opposing election of candidate (FEC type 24A)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- October 25, 2024
$32,280.00 · 25 entries RED SENATE
- What the FEC calls it
- Independent expenditure advocating election of candidate (FEC type 24E)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- November 3, 2024
$31,395.00 · 6 entries PLANNED PARENTHOOD ADVOCATES OF WISCONSIN POLITICAL FUND
- What the FEC calls it
- Independent expenditure opposing election of candidate (FEC type 24A)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- September 20, 2024
$26,666.00 · 2 entries PROTECT LIBERTY PAC
- What the FEC calls it
- Independent expenditure advocating election of candidate (FEC type 24E)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- October 29, 2024
$15,267.00 · 4 entries NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE VICTORY FUND
- What the FEC calls it
- Independent expenditure advocating election of candidate (FEC type 24E)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- October 25, 2024
$10,163.00 · 6 entries CLUB FOR GROWTH PAC
- What the FEC calls it
- Independent expenditure advocating election of candidate (FEC type 24E)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- August 21, 2024
$10,000.00 · 2 entries BLUEGRASS COMMITTEE
- What the FEC calls it
- Contribution made to nonaffiliated committee (FEC type 24K)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- July 29, 2024
$10,000.00 · 2 entries FREEDOM FUND
- What the FEC calls it
- Contribution made to nonaffiliated committee (FEC type 24K)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- March 8, 2024
$10,000.00 · 2 entries HEARTLAND VALUES PAC
- What the FEC calls it
- Contribution made to nonaffiliated committee (FEC type 24K)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- April 25, 2024
$10,000.00 · 2 entries MAKING A RESPONSIBLE STAND FOR HOUSEHOLDS IN AMERICA PAC
- What the FEC calls it
- Contribution made to nonaffiliated committee (FEC type 24K)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- April 8, 2024
$10,000.00 · 2 entries COMMON VALUES PAC
- What the FEC calls it
- Contribution made to nonaffiliated committee (FEC type 24K)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- February 26, 2024
$10,000.00 · 2 entries SENATE CONSERVATIVES FUND
- What the FEC calls it
- Contribution made to nonaffiliated committee (FEC type 24K)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- August 14, 2024
$10,000.00 · 2 entries CONTINUING AMERICA'S STRENGTH AND SECURITY PAC
- What the FEC calls it
- Contribution made to nonaffiliated committee (FEC type 24K)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- August 13, 2024
$10,000.00 · 2 entries WILD AND WONDERFUL PAC
- What the FEC calls it
- Contribution made to nonaffiliated committee (FEC type 24K)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- August 13, 2024
$10,000.00 · 2 entries TOMORROW IS MEANINGFUL PAC
- What the FEC calls it
- Contribution made to nonaffiliated committee (FEC type 24K)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- June 5, 2024
$10,000.00 · 2 entries STRATEGY PAC
- What the FEC calls it
- Contribution made to nonaffiliated committee (FEC type 24K)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- May 30, 2024
$10,000.00 · 2 entries RECLAIM AMERICA PAC
- What the FEC calls it
- Contribution made to nonaffiliated committee (FEC type 24K)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- August 12, 2024
$10,000.00 · 2 entries JOBS, FREEDOM, AND SECURITY PAC
- What the FEC calls it
- Contribution made to nonaffiliated committee (FEC type 24K)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- August 12, 2024
$10,000.00 · 2 entries BIG SKY OPPORTUNITY PAC
- What the FEC calls it
- Contribution made to nonaffiliated committee (FEC type 24K)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- March 22, 2024
$10,000.00 · 2 entries OORAH! POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
- What the FEC calls it
- Contribution made to nonaffiliated committee (FEC type 24K)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- August 29, 2024
$10,000.00 · 2 entries JOBS OPPORTUNITY AND NEW IDEAS PAC
- What the FEC calls it
- Contribution made to nonaffiliated committee (FEC type 24K)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- March 26, 2024
$10,000.00 · 2 entries TOGETHER HOLDING OUR MAJORITY PAC
- What the FEC calls it
- Contribution made to nonaffiliated committee (FEC type 24K)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- July 18, 2024
$10,000.00 · 2 entries COMMON SENSE FOR AMERICA PAC
- What the FEC calls it
- Contribution made to nonaffiliated committee (FEC type 24K)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- March 5, 2024
$10,000.00 · 2 entries CONSERVATIVES HARVESTING SUCCESS PAC
- What the FEC calls it
- Contribution made to nonaffiliated committee (FEC type 24K)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- March 19, 2024
$10,000.00 · 2 entries LETS GET TO WORK PAC
- What the FEC calls it
- Contribution made to nonaffiliated committee (FEC type 24K)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- August 12, 2024
$10,000.00 · 2 entries COACH PAC
- What the FEC calls it
- Contribution made to nonaffiliated committee (FEC type 24K)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- August 12, 2024
$10,000.00 · 2 entries STEER PAC
- What the FEC calls it
- Contribution made to nonaffiliated committee (FEC type 24K)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- June 26, 2024
$10,000.00 · 2 entries AMERICAN EXCELLENCE PAC
- What the FEC calls it
- Contribution made to nonaffiliated committee (FEC type 24K)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- April 3, 2024
$6,600.00 · 2 entries PRAYERIE PAC
- What the FEC calls it
- Contribution made to nonaffiliated committee (FEC type 24K)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- March 7, 2024
$5,000.00 · 1 entry HALLIBURTON COMPANY PAC
- What the FEC calls it
- Contribution made to nonaffiliated committee (FEC type 24K)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- October 11, 2024
$5,000.00 · 1 entry CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PAC (US CHAMBER PAC)
- What the FEC calls it
- Contribution made to nonaffiliated committee (FEC type 24K)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- July 22, 2024
$5,000.00 · 1 entry NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS FEDERAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
- What the FEC calls it
- Contribution made to nonaffiliated committee (FEC type 24K)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- September 9, 2024
$5,000.00 · 1 entry AUTOMOTIVE FREE INTERNATIONAL TRADE PAC
- What the FEC calls it
- Contribution made to nonaffiliated committee (FEC type 24K)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- August 19, 2024
$5,000.00 · 1 entry REPUBLICAN MAJORITY FUND
- What the FEC calls it
- Contribution made to nonaffiliated committee (FEC type 24K)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- March 6, 2024
$5,000.00 · 1 entry MILWAUKEE POLICE ASSOCIATION PAC
- What the FEC calls it
- Contribution made to nonaffiliated committee (FEC type 24K)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- September 11, 2024
$5,000.00 · 1 entry REPUBLICAN JEWISH COALITION-POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (RJC-PAC)
- What the FEC calls it
- Contribution made to nonaffiliated committee (FEC type 24K)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- August 26, 2024
$5,000.00 · 1 entry RESPONSIBILITY AND FREEDOM WORK PAC (RFWPAC)
- What the FEC calls it
- Contribution made to nonaffiliated committee (FEC type 24K)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- March 5, 2024
$5,000.00 · 1 entry CITIZENS FOR PROSPERITY IN AMERICA TODAY PAC
- What the FEC calls it
- Contribution made to nonaffiliated committee (FEC type 24K)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- October 21, 2024
$5,000.00 · 1 entry DAKOTA PAC
- What the FEC calls it
- Contribution made to nonaffiliated committee (FEC type 24K)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- September 4, 2024
$5,000.00 · 1 entry KRISTI PAC
- What the FEC calls it
- Contribution made to nonaffiliated committee (FEC type 24K)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- October 23, 2024
$5,000.00 · 1 entry NEBRASKA SANDHILLS PAC
- What the FEC calls it
- Contribution made to nonaffiliated committee (FEC type 24K)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- August 18, 2024
$5,000.00 · 1 entry BOOTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
- What the FEC calls it
- Contribution made to nonaffiliated committee (FEC type 24K)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- April 29, 2024
$5,000.00 · 1 entry SEAL PAC SUPPORTING ELECTING AMERICAN LEADERS PAC
- What the FEC calls it
- Contribution made to nonaffiliated committee (FEC type 24K)
- Date of the entry in the linked filing
- October 17, 2024
We show the 60 largest lines for this cycle. The FEC's own records have the rest.
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Earlier cycles on file, back to 1980
Official totals by cycle
| Cycle | Total receipts | Total disbursements | Cash on hand at end of period | Dates | FEC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2018 Registered for U.S. Senate, Wisconsin |
$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | Through June 30, 2017 FEC file published October 19, 2026 |
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| 2015–2016 Registered for U.S. Senate, Wisconsin |
$456.00 | $6,053.00 | $0.00 | Through December 31, 2016 FEC file published October 19, 2026 |
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| 2013–2014 Registered for U.S. Senate, Wisconsin |
$31,337.00 | $32,144.00 | $5,597.00 | Through December 31, 2014 FEC file published December 31, 2024 |
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| 2011–2012 Registered for U.S. Senate, Wisconsin |
$6,347,593.00 | $6,341,188.00 | $6,404.00 | Through December 31, 2012 FEC file published December 31, 2022 |
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Federal campaign records on VoteFiles begin with the 1979–1980 cycle. No official digitized record exists.
Source: Federal Election Commission public data downloads (fec.gov/data/browse-data ↗), refreshed weekly. We do not rate, rank, or characterize any contribution or candidate. Sources and methodology.