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Candidate vs. Candidate Visuals — WinRed / ActBlue & All Funding Ties (2023-24 cycle)

Head-to-head candidate and committee comparator across WinRed vs. ActBlue conduit volume (with In-State Nebraska vs. Out-of-State splits), Labor & Union networks, Business/Trade & Party PACs, Super PAC Independent Expenditures (Support vs. Oppose), shared cross-over funders, ballot measures, and election cycles.
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Interactive Head-to-Head Matchup & Conduit / Network Comparator

⚔ Candidate vs. Candidate Head-to-Head Visuals — WinRed / ActBlue & All Funding Ties

Side-by-side comparison of WinRed vs. ActBlue conduit volume (with In-State NE vs. Out-of-State splits), all institutional funding streams, shared/opposing Super PACs & unions, and full source-attributed ties.

Box colors:RepublicanDemocraticIndependent (blue) / other party (gray)Nonpartisan office (party not shown)
Candidate A (NADC)
JIM PILLEN ↗
Governor & Lt. Governor · nadc-7688
$2.29M
Direct Raised
🔵 ACTBLUE
$0
—
🔴 WINRED/ANEDOT
$117.1K
97.3% NE
📣 IE SUPPORT (+)
$0
Supporting IEs
⚔ IE OPPOSE (-)
$0
Opposing IEs
Candidate B (FEC)
ADRIAN SMITH ↗
U.S. House NE-03 · REP · fec-C00412890
$2.00M
Direct Raised
🔵 ACTBLUE
$1.1K
100% NE
🔴 WINRED/ANEDOT
$71.7K
65.7% NE
📣 IE SUPPORT (+)
$0
Supporting IEs
⚔ IE OPPOSE (-)
$0
Opposing IEs
Funding side by side

JIM PILLEN vs. ADRIAN SMITH

Mirrored bars: A grows left, B grows right from the category spine. Bars in each group share one scale. Darker segment = in-state (NE), lighter = out-of-state.
A · JIM PILLEN
Category
B · ADRIAN SMITH
Direct contributions
$2.29M
Total raised
$2.00M
Online conduits
$0
ActBlue
$1.1K
100% NE · 0% out-of-state
$117.1K
97.3% NE · 2.7% out-of-state
WinRed / Anedot
$71.7K
65.7% NE · 34.3% out-of-state
Outside spending (independent expenditures)
$0
IE support (+)
$0
$0
IE oppose (−)
$0
Itemized receipts by geography
$1.99M
85.3% of itemized
In-state (NE)
$311.1K
65.7% of itemized
$343.9K
14.7% of itemized
Out-of-state
$162.6K
34.3% of itemized
Committee & PAC sources
$17.5K
Labor & unions
$18.5K
$0
Business / trade
$0
$0
Party
$0
$150.5K
Ideological / leadership
$450.0K
Visual 3 · Dual-Candidate Network Graph (Exclusive vs. Shared / Cross-Over Ties)

All Funding Ties Network Map: JIM PILLEN vs. ADRIAN SMITH

Left column shows top funders/spenders exclusive to JIM PILLEN; Center column highlights 1 Shared / Cross-Over Funders & Opposing Super PACs touching BOTH candidates; Right column shows top funders/spenders exclusive to ADRIAN SMITH. Click any node to inspect.
● ActBlue● WinRed/Anedot● Union / 501(c)(5)● Business / PAC━ IE Support (+)┅ IE Oppose (-)
EXCLUSIVE TO JIM PILLEN (37)CANDIDATE HUBS & SHARED / CROSS-OVER TIES (1)EXCLUSIVE TO ADRIAN SMITH (46)⚡ ANEDOT (CONSERVATIVE CONDUITA: $117.1K · B: $71.7KJIM PILLENRaised $2.29M WR $117.1K ADRIAN SMITHRaised $2.00MAB $1.1K WR $71.7K CENTENE CORPORATIONBusiness$60.0KPOET LLCBusiness$50.0KARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANBusiness (For-Profit and N$35.0KNEBRASKA CROSSING, LLCBusiness$34.8KNEBRASKA CROSSING LLC (AKA NEBusiness (For-Profit and N$34.8KOTB ARIZONA LLCBusiness$30.0KWERNER ENTERPRISES PACPAC-Separate Segregated Po$30.0KOTB ARIZONA, LLC (NE)Business (For-Profit and N$30.0KMAVERIK, INC.Business$25.0KADRIAN SMITH VICTORY FUNDPAC$24.2KAMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION PAC$10.0KNATIONAL CATTLEMEN'S BEEF ASSPAC$10.0KINDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS PAC$10.0KNATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPEPAC$10.0KUNION PACIFIC CORP. FUND FOR PAC$10.0KNEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPAPAC$10.0KNATIONAL MULTIFAMILY HOUSING PAC$10.0KAMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSEPAC$10.0K
Detailed list: all funding ties (84)
Visual 4 · Complete Side-by-Side Funding Ties Ledger

All Institutional Funders, Conduits, Unions & Super PAC IE Spenders (84 of 84)

Funder / Conduit / Super PACCategory & BasisJIM PILLEN TieADRIAN SMITH TieCombined Volume
Conduit / Platform (GOP/Cons)
NADC Schedule A/B Anedot Filings
$117,099
$71,664
$188,763
Business
NADC Form B-7 corporation (Type=C) (NADC ID 13CUA07448)
$60,000
—$60,000
Business
NADC Form B-7 limited liability company (Type=LLC) (NADC ID 18CUA09147)
$50,000
—$50,000
Business (For-Profit and Non-Profit entities)
NADC Form B-7 corporation (Type=C) (NADC ID 99CUA01859)
$35,000
—$35,000
Business
NADC Form B-7 corporation (Type=C) (NADC ID 14CUA08269)
$34,754
—$34,754
NEBRASKA CROSSING LLC (AKA NEX)
Business (For-Profit and Non-Profit entities)
$34,754
—$34,754
Business
NADC Form B-7 limited liability company (Type=LLC) (NADC ID 12CUA07046)
$30,000
—$30,000
PAC-Separate Segregated Political Fund
NADC filer/source type "PAC-Separate Segregated Political Fund" (NADC ID 78
$30,000
—$30,000
OTB ARIZONA, LLC (NE)
Business (For-Profit and Non-Profit entities)
$30,000
—$30,000
Business
NADC filer/source type "Nebraska Business Supplemental Filer"
$25,000
—$25,000
Business (For-Profit and Non-Profit entities)
NADC filer/source type "Nebraska Business Supplemental Filer" (NADC ID 8002
$25,000
—$25,000
Business
NADC filer/source type "Nebraska Business Supplemental Filer"
$25,000
—$25,000
Business (For-Profit and Non-Profit entities)
NADC Form B-7 corporation (Type=C) (NADC ID 08CON14652)
$25,000
—$25,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=N (nonqualified PAC)
—
$24,238
$24,238
Business
NADC filer/source type "Nebraska Business Supplemental Filer"
$20,000
—$20,000
Business
NADC filer/source type "Nebraska Business Supplemental Filer"
$20,000
—$20,000
Business
NADC Form B-7 corporation (Type=C) (NADC ID 16CUA08867)
$20,000
—$20,000
Business
NADC filer/source type "Nebraska Business Supplemental Filer"
$20,000
—$20,000
Business
NADC filer/source type "Nebraska Business Supplemental Filer"
$20,000
—$20,000
Business
NADC Form B-7 corporation (Type=C) (NADC ID 99CUA01565)
$20,000
—$20,000
Business
NADC filer/source type "Nebraska Business Supplemental Filer"
$20,000
—$20,000
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
Business (For-Profit and Non-Profit entities)
$20,000
—$20,000
AMERICAN FAMILY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF COLUMBUS (AFLAC)
Business (For-Profit and Non-Profit entities)
$20,000
—$20,000
PAC-Separate Segregated Political Fund
NADC filer/source type "PAC-Separate Segregated Political Fund" (NADC ID 79
$15,000
—$15,000
Business
NADC filer/source type "Nebraska Business Supplemental Filer"
$15,000
—$15,000
Business (For-Profit and Non-Profit entities)
NADC Form B-7 corporation (Type=C) (NADC ID 18CUA09370)
$15,000
—$15,000
TYSON FOODS, INC.
Business (For-Profit and Non-Profit entities)
$15,000
—$15,000
PAC-Separate Segregated Political Fund
NADC filer/source type "PAC-Separate Segregated Political Fund" (NADC ID 74
$15,000
—$15,000
Business
NADC Form B-7 corporation (Type=C) (NADC ID 99CUA02847)
$15,000
—$15,000
Business
NADC Form B-7 corporation (Type=C) (NADC ID 99CON06822)
$15,000
—$15,000
⚒ UNION · Fire/PoliceNEBRASKA PROTECTIVE SERVICES (F.O.P. LODGE 88)
501(c)(5) union
NADC / IRS 501(c)(5) labor union organization
$15,000
—$15,000
Business
NADC Form B-7 corporation (Type=C) (NADC ID 99CUA00714)
$14,513
—$14,513
TENASKA, INC.
Business (For-Profit and Non-Profit entities)
$14,513
—$14,513
Business
NADC Form B-7 limited liability company (Type=LLC) (NADC ID 16CUA08839)
$12,500
—$12,500
Business
NADC Form B-7 corporation (Type=C) (NADC ID 99CUA00093)
$12,500
—$12,500
Business
NADC Form B-7 limited liability company (Type=LLC) (NADC ID 14CUA08011)
$12,500
—$12,500
GENESIS CONTRACTING GROUP LLC
Business (For-Profit and Non-Profit entities)
$12,500
—$12,500
Business
NADC Form B-7 corporation (Type=C) (NADC ID 99CUA00458)
$12,000
—$12,000
Business
NADC Form B-7 corporation (Type=C) (NADC ID 99CUA00739)
$11,000
—$11,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
—
$10,000
$10,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
—
$10,000
$10,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
—
$10,000
$10,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
—
$10,000
$10,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
—
$10,000
$10,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
—
$10,000
$10,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
—
$10,000
$10,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
—
$10,000
$10,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
—
$10,000
$10,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
—
$10,000
$10,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
—
$10,000
$10,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
—
$10,000
$10,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
—
$10,000
$10,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
—
$10,000
$10,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
—
$10,000
$10,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
—
$10,000
$10,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
—
$10,000
$10,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
—
$10,000
$10,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
—
$10,000
$10,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
—
$10,000
$10,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
—
$10,000
$10,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
—
$10,000
$10,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
—
$10,000
$10,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
—
$10,000
$10,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
—
$10,000
$10,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
—
$10,000
$10,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
—
$10,000
$10,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
—
$10,000
$10,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=V (hybrid PAC with non-contribution account)
—
$10,000
$10,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
—
$10,000
$10,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
—
$10,000
$10,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
—
$10,000
$10,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
—
$10,000
$10,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
—
$10,000
$10,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
—
$10,000
$10,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
—
$10,000
$10,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
—
$10,000
$10,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
—
$10,000
$10,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
—
$10,000
$10,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
—
$10,000
$10,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
—
$9,500
$9,500

Committee-Level Expenditure & Vendor Inspector

Showing 1019 committees in cycle
ENTITY A · Candidate committee

JIM PILLEN FOR GOVERNOR

NADC #7688 ↗
Candidate: JIM PILLEN · Region: NE-02 (Omaha / Douglas–Sarpy)
Gross Receipts
$2,294,395
Net: $2,158,549
Disbursements
$1,114,031
COH: $0
In-State (NE): 85.3% ($1.99M)Out-of-State: 14.7% ($344K)

Top Non-Individual Contributors

Organization / PACStateAmount
ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANYIL$35,000
NEBRASKA CROSSING LLC (AKA NEX)NE$34,754
WERNER ENTERPRISES PACNE$30,000
OTB ARIZONA, LLC (NE)NE$30,000
KUM & GOIA$25,000
WARHORSE GAMING LLCNE$25,000

Top Expenditure Payees / Vendors

Payee / VendorPurposeAmount
AX MEDIATV AD BUYS$172,090
AXIOM STRATEGIESMAIL$114,389
THE PROSPER GROUPADVERTISING$100,000
SOMETHING ELSE STRATEGIESMEDIA PRODUCTION$57,425
JBEST & COMPANYBONUS, CONSULTING$52,400
PAYEES WHO WERE PAID, EACH $250 OR LESS DURING THE REPORTING PERIODUNDER 250$50,806
ENTITY B · Candidate committee

ADRIAN SMITH FOR CONGRESS

FEC C00412890 ↗
Candidate: SMITH, ADRIAN · Region: NE-03 (Greater / Central & Western NE)
Gross Receipts
$1,996,681
Net: $1,972,443
Disbursements
$1,982,984
COH: $0
In-State (NE): 65.7% ($311K)Out-of-State: 34.3% ($163K)

Top Non-Individual Contributors

Organization / PACStateAmount
ADRIAN SMITH VICTORY FUNDNE$24,238
AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION PAC (BANKPAC)NE$10,000
NATIONAL CATTLEMEN'S BEEF ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NCBA-PAC)NE$10,000
INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS OF AMERICA, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (INSURPAC)NE$10,000
NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION AMERICA'S ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES PACNE$10,000
UNION PACIFIC CORP. FUND FOR EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENTNE$10,000

Top Expenditure Payees / Vendors

Payee / VendorPurposeAmount
NRCCParty committee$150,000
DON BACON FOR CONGRESSCandidate committee$4,000
MONICA FOR CONGRESSCandidate committee$3,000
LALOTA FOR CONGRESSCandidate committee$2,000
LAWLER FOR CONGRESS, INC.Candidate committee$2,000
MARC FOR US INC.Candidate committee$2,000