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Candidate vs. Candidate Visuals — WinRed / ActBlue & All Funding Ties (2025-26 cycle (partial))

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.

Candidate A (FEC)
OSBORN, DAN ↗
Candidate committee · IND · fec-C00901355
$11.03M
Direct Raised
🔵 ACTBLUE
$4.37M
16.2% NE
🔴 WINRED/ANEDOT
$0
—
📣 IE SUPPORT (+)
$20.99M
Supporting IEs
⚔ IE OPPOSE (-)
$29.82M
Opposing IEs
Candidate B (NADC)
MICHAEL HILGERS ↗
Candidate committee · nadc-7425
$1.88M
Direct Raised
🔵 ACTBLUE
$0
—
🔴 WINRED/ANEDOT
$169.1K
43.5% NE
📣 IE SUPPORT (+)
$0
Supporting IEs
⚔ IE OPPOSE (-)
$0
Opposing IEs
Funding side by side

OSBORN, DAN vs. MICHAEL HILGERS

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 · OSBORN, DAN
Category
B · MICHAEL HILGERS
Direct contributions
$11.03M
Total raised
$1.88M
Online conduits
$4.37M
16.2% NE · 83.8% out-of-state
ActBlue
$0
$0
WinRed / Anedot
$169.1K
43.5% NE · 56.5% out-of-state
Outside spending (independent expenditures)
$20.99M
IE support (+)
$0
$29.82M
IE oppose (−)
$0
Itemized receipts by geography
$578.4K
17.3% of itemized
In-state (NE)
$599.9K
31.9% of itemized
$2.76M
82.7% of itemized
Out-of-state
$1.28M
68.1% of itemized
Committee & PAC sources
$55.5K
Labor & unions
$15.0K
$0
Business / trade
$0
$0
Party
$1.0K
$4.42M
Ideological / leadership
$397.6K
Visual 3 · Dual-Candidate Network Graph (Exclusive vs. Shared / Cross-Over Ties)

All Funding Ties Network Map: OSBORN, DAN vs. MICHAEL HILGERS

Left column shows top funders/spenders exclusive to OSBORN, DAN; Center column highlights 0 Shared / Cross-Over Funders & Opposing Super PACs touching BOTH candidates; Right column shows top funders/spenders exclusive to MICHAEL HILGERS. Click any node to inspect.
● ActBlue● WinRed/Anedot● Union / 501(c)(5)● Business / PAC━ IE Support (+)┅ IE Oppose (-)
EXCLUSIVE TO OSBORN, DAN (45)CANDIDATE HUBS & SHARED / CROSS-OVER TIES (0)EXCLUSIVE TO MICHAEL HILGERS (36)0 Shared Institutional FundersCompletely distinct donor & Super PAC coalitionsOSBORN, DANRaised $11.03MAB $4.37M · IE+ $20.99MMICHAEL HILGERSRaised $1.88M WR $169.1K ⚔ DEFEND AMERICAN JOBSIndependent expenditure / -$10.83M📣 RETIRE CAREER POLITICIANSIndependent expenditure / $9.33M⚔ CORNHUSKER MAJORITYIndependent expenditure / -$6.95M📣 WORKING CLASS MAJORITY PAC, IPAC$5.37M⚔ SLF PACIndependent expenditure / -$5.04MACTBLUE (GRASSROOTS CONDUIT PConduit / Platform (Dem/Pr$4.37M⚔ ESAFUNDIndependent expenditure / -$2.63M⚔ HEARTLAND RESURGENCEIndependent expenditure / -$2.14M⚔ WIN IT BACK PACIndependent expenditure / -$2.06MWAY BACK PACPAC$10.0KRAGA ACTION FUNDPAC$300.0KWINRED (CONSERVATIVE CONDUIT Conduit / Platform (GOP/Co$169.1KREYNOLDS AMERICAN INC. / RAI Business$70.0KKAAPA ETHANOL HOLDINGS LLCBusiness$47.5KANHEUSER BUSCH COMPANIESBusiness$32.5KSIDEPRIZE LLC AND ITS AFFILIABusiness$30.0KFANDUEL INCBusiness$50.0KASSOCIATED BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTPAC$25.0KNOMI HEALTH INCBusiness$25.0K
Detailed list: all funding ties (81)
Visual 4 · Complete Side-by-Side Funding Ties Ledger

All Institutional Funders, Conduits, Unions & Super PAC IE Spenders (81 of 81)

Funder / Conduit / Super PACCategory & BasisOSBORN, DAN TieMICHAEL HILGERS TieCombined Volume
DEFEND AMERICAN JOBS
Independent expenditure / Super PAC
FEC committee master CMTE_TP=O (Super PAC (IE-only)), CMTE_DSGN=U
⚔ Oppose $10,825,942
—$10,825,942
RETIRE CAREER POLITICIANS
Independent expenditure / Super PAC
FEC Schedule E (processed + 24/48-hr notices)
📣 Support $9,332,891
—$9,332,891
Independent expenditure / Super PAC
FEC committee master CMTE_TP=O (Super PAC (IE-only)), CMTE_DSGN=U
⚔ Oppose $6,947,016
—$6,947,016
WORKING CLASS MAJORITY PAC, INC
PAC
FEC committee master CMTE_TP=V (hybrid PAC with non-contribution account),
📣 Support $5,373,800
—$5,373,800
SLF PAC
Independent expenditure / Super PAC
FEC committee master CMTE_TP=O (Super PAC (IE-only)), CMTE_DSGN=U
⚔ Oppose $5,039,208
—$5,039,208
Conduit / Platform (Dem/Prog)
FEC Schedule A Earmarked Conduit (C00401224)
$4,366,724
—$4,366,724
ESAFUND
Independent expenditure / Super PAC
FEC Schedule E (processed + 24/48-hr notices)
⚔ Oppose $2,634,818
—$2,634,818
HEARTLAND RESURGENCE
Independent expenditure / Super PAC
FEC Schedule E (processed + 24/48-hr notices)
⚔ Oppose $2,140,500
—$2,140,500
WIN IT BACK PAC
Independent expenditure / Super PAC
FEC committee master CMTE_TP=O (Super PAC (IE-only)), CMTE_DSGN=U
⚔ Oppose $2,059,628
—$2,059,628
THE EDGE ACTION FUND
Independent expenditure / Super PAC
FEC Schedule E (processed + 24/48-hr notices)
📣 Support $1,361,250
—$1,361,250
Independent expenditure / Super PAC
FEC Schedule E (processed + 24/48-hr notices)
📣 Support $1,177,340
—$1,177,340
UNITED FUTURES PAC
Independent expenditure / Super PAC
FEC committee master CMTE_TP=O (Super PAC (IE-only)), CMTE_DSGN=U
📣 Support $655,774
—$655,774
Independent expenditure / Super PAC
FEC committee master CMTE_TP=O (Super PAC (IE-only)), CMTE_DSGN=U
📣 Support $533,928
—$533,928
COMMON DEFENSE ACTION FUND
Independent expenditure / Super PAC
FEC Schedule E (processed + 24/48-hr notices)
📣 Support $447,134
—$447,134
GENBLUE PAC
Independent expenditure / Super PAC
FEC Schedule E (processed + 24/48-hr notices)
📣 Support $333,500
—$333,500
AB PAC
PAC
FEC committee master CMTE_TP=V (hybrid PAC with non-contribution account),
📣 Support $326,376
—$326,376
RAGA ACTION FUND
PAC
NADC filer/source type "Federal PAC" (name match)
—
$300,000
$300,000
BLUE BATTLEGROUND PROJECT
Independent expenditure / Super PAC
FEC Schedule E (processed + 24/48-hr notices)
📣 Support $238,500
—$238,500
OUR FUTURE UNITED
Independent expenditure / Super PAC
FEC Schedule E (processed + 24/48-hr notices)
📣 Support $230,000
—$230,000
CFFE PAC
Independent expenditure / Super PAC
FEC Schedule E (processed + 24/48-hr notices)
📣 Support $225,000
—$225,000
DUNN'S DEMOCRACY DEFENDERS
Independent expenditure / Super PAC
FEC Schedule E (processed + 24/48-hr notices)
📣 Support $210,000
—$210,000
INDEPENDENT VETERANS OF AMERICA PAC
Independent expenditure / Super PAC
FEC Schedule E (processed + 24/48-hr notices)
📣 Support $194,210
—$194,210
Conduit / Platform (GOP/Cons)
NADC Schedule A/B WinRed Filings
—
$169,104
$169,104
Business
NADC Form B-7 corporation (Type=C) (NADC ID 07CUA04650)
—
$70,000
$140,000
PROGRESSIVE TURNOUT PROJECT
PAC
FEC committee master CMTE_TP=W (hybrid PAC with non-contribution account),
📣 Support $125,965
—$125,965
Business
NADC Form B-7 limited liability company (Type=LLC) (NADC ID 06CUA03760)
—
$47,500
$95,000
SOMOS PAC
Independent expenditure / Super PAC
FEC / NADC Independent Expenditure Filer
📣 Support $83,654
—$83,654
IN UNION USA
Independent expenditure / Super PAC
FEC Schedule E (processed + 24/48-hr notices)
📣 Support $75,644
—$75,644
BIG RED ACTION FUND
Independent expenditure / Super PAC
FEC / NADC Independent Expenditure Filer
⚔ Oppose $72,165
—$72,165
Business
NADC Form B-7 corporation (Type=C) (NADC ID 99CUA00091)
—
$32,500
$65,000
Business
NADC filer/source type "Nebraska Business Supplemental Filer"
—
$30,000
$60,000
THE CONSERVATIVE CAUCUS DBA AMERICANS FOR CONSTITUTIONAL LIBERTY
Independent expenditure / Super PAC
FEC / NADC Independent Expenditure Filer
⚔ Oppose $53,062
—$53,062
FANDUEL INC
Business
NADC filer/source type "Business (For-Profit and Non-Profit entities)"
—
$50,000
$50,000
PAC
NADC filer/source type "PAC-Separate Segregated Political Fund" (name match
—
$25,000
$50,000
Business
NADC Form B-7 corporation (Type=C) (NADC ID 21CUA10104)
—
$25,000
$50,000
Business
NADC Form B-7 corporation (Type=C) (NADC ID 99CUA00109)
—
$25,000
$50,000
Business
NADC filer/source type "Nebraska Business Supplemental Filer"
—
$24,430
$48,859
RED SENATE
Independent expenditure / Super PAC
FEC Schedule E (processed + 24/48-hr notices)
⚔ Oppose $47,500
—$47,500
WORKING AMERICA
Independent expenditure / Super PAC
FEC committee master CMTE_TP=I (IE filer (not a committee)), CMTE_DSGN=U
📣 Support $41,747
—$41,747
Business
NADC Form B-7 limited liability company (Type=LLC) (NADC ID 09CUA06293)
—
$40,000
$40,000
THE HURST GROUP LLC
Business
NADC filer/source type "Business (For-Profit and Non-Profit entities)"
—
$40,000
$40,000
Business
NADC filer/source type "Nebraska Business Supplemental Filer"
—
$20,000
$40,000
Business
NADC filer/source type "Out of State Business Supplemental Filer"
—
$25,000
$25,000
TOPAZ, KESSLER, MELTZER & CHECK
Business
NADC filer/source type "Business (For-Profit and Non-Profit entities)"
—
$25,000
$25,000
Business
NADC filer/source type "Out of State Business Supplemental Filer"
—
$25,000
$25,000
ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES, INC. (VA)
Business (For-Profit and Non-Profit entities)
—
$25,000
$25,000
THOMAS PAINE SOCIETY L.L.C.
Independent expenditure / Super PAC
FEC Schedule E (processed + 24/48-hr notices)
📣 Support $21,060
—$21,060
Business
NADC filer/source type "Nebraska Business Supplemental Filer"
—
$20,000
$20,000
Business
NADC Form B-7 limited liability company (Type=LLC) (NADC ID 15CUA08557)
—
$20,000
$20,000
FANTASY SPORTS OPERATOR COALITION
501(c)(4)
IRS Business Master File, normalized-name match (EIN 921090305, VA): 501(c)
—
$20,000
$20,000
Business
NADC Form B-7 corporation (Type=C) (NADC ID 09CUA06229)
—
$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 19CUA09500)
—
$20,000
$20,000
CORNHUSKER STATE FINE WINE & SPIRITS LLC
Business
NADC filer/source type "Business (For-Profit and Non-Profit entities)"
—
$20,000
$20,000
PAC
NADC filer/source type "PAC-Separate Segregated Political Fund" (name match
—
$15,500
$15,500
⚒ UNION · Fire/PoliceSTATE TROOPERS OF NEBRASKA PAC ↗
PAC
NADC filer/source type "PAC-Separate Segregated Political Fund" (name match
—
$15,000
$15,000
Business
NADC Form B-7 corporation (Type=C) (NADC ID 18CUA09370)
—
$15,000
$15,000
PAC
NADC filer/source type "PAC-Separate Segregated Political Fund" (name match
—
$15,000
$15,000
PAC
NADC filer/source type "PAC-Separate Segregated Political Fund" (name match
—
$13,050
$13,050
PROG HOLDINGS, INC., (PRG PAC) C00808683
PAC
NADC filer/source type "Federal PAC" (name match)
—
$13,000
$13,000
CENTENE MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC
Business
NADC filer/source type "Business (For-Profit and Non-Profit entities)"
—
$12,500
$12,500
Business
NADC Form B-7 corporation (Type=C) (NADC ID 99CUA00739)
—
$12,500
$12,500
Business
NADC filer/source type "Nebraska Business Supplemental Filer"
—
$12,500
$12,500
Business
NADC Form B-7 corporation (Type=C) (NADC ID 13CUA07448)
—
$12,500
$12,500
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
BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK LLP
Business
NADC filer/source type "Business (For-Profit and Non-Profit entities)"
—
$10,000
$10,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
$5,000
—$5,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
$5,000
—$5,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
$5,000
—$5,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
$5,000
—$5,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
$5,000
—$5,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
$5,000
—$5,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
$5,000
—$5,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
$5,000
—$5,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
$5,000
—$5,000
PAC
FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC)
$5,000
—$5,000
Candidate committee
FEC CMTE_TP=S (Senate candidate)
$4,976
—$4,976

Committee-Level Expenditure & Vendor Inspector

Showing 600 committees in cycle
ENTITY A · Candidate committee

FRIENDS OF MIKE HILGERS

NADC #7425 ↗
Candidate: MICHAEL HILGERS · Region: Lincoln, NE (NE-01 (Lincoln / Eastern NE))
Gross Receipts
$1,880,404
Net: $1,770,004
Disbursements
$914,781
COH: $0
In-State (NE): 31.9% ($600K)Out-of-State: 68.1% ($1.28M)

Top Non-Individual Contributors

Organization / PACStateAmount
RAGA ACTION FUNDDC$300,000
REYNOLDS AMERICAN INC. / RAI SERVICESNC$70,000
FANDUEL INCNY$50,000
KAAPA ETHANOL HOLDINGS, LLCNE$47,500
THE HURST GROUP LLCMS$40,000
ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIESMO$32,500

Top Expenditure Payees / Vendors

Payee / VendorPurposeAmount
AX MEDIAMEDIA$325,254
DISMAL RIVER CLUBFACILITY RENTAL/FOOD/BEVERAGE$86,987
MURRAY STRATEGIESFINANCE CONSULTING$85,017
AXIOM STRATEGIESWIN BONUS$69,305
PULSE DECISION SCIENCESURVEY$47,726
JBEST & COMPANYFINANCE CONSULTING$32,555
ENTITY B · Candidate committee

OSBORN FOR SENATE

FEC C00901355 ↗
Candidate: OSBORN, DAN · Region: Statewide
Gross Receipts
$11,029,845
Net: $10,859,195
Disbursements
$9,139,828
COH: $0
In-State (NE): 17.3% ($578K)Out-of-State: 82.7% ($2.76M)

Top Non-Individual Contributors

Organization / PACStateAmount
WAY BACK PACNE$10,000
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION LEAGUENE$10,000
AMERICAN MOBILIZATION PACNE$10,000
MIDWEST REGION LABORERS' POLITICAL LEAGUENE$10,000
UA UNION PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS VOTE! PAC (UNITED ASSOCIATION OF JOURNEYMEN AND APPRENTICES OF THE PLUMBING & PIPEFITTING INDUSTRY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA)NE$5,000
TREASURE STATE PACNE$5,000

Top Expenditure Payees / Vendors

No itemized vendor expenditures in this period.