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.
Box colors:RepublicanDemocraticIndependent (blue) / other party (gray)Nonpartisan office (party not shown)
Candidate A (NADC)
MICHAEL MCDONNELL ↗
Omaha - Mayor · nadc-7458
$549.5K
Direct Raised
🔵 ACTBLUE
$0
—
🔴 WINRED/ANEDOT
$0
—
📣 IE SUPPORT (+)
$43.1K
Supporting IEs
⚔ IE OPPOSE (-)
$178.9K
Opposing IEs
Candidate B (FEC)
PETE RICKETTS ↗
U.S. Senate (NE) · R · fec-C00832436
$14.55M
Direct Raised
🔵 ACTBLUE
$0
—
🔴 WINRED/ANEDOT
$748.1K
37.1% NE
📣 IE SUPPORT (+)
$1.35M
Supporting IEs
⚔ IE OPPOSE (-)
$17.28M
Opposing IEs
Funding side by side
MICHAEL MCDONNELL vs. PETE RICKETTS
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 · MICHAEL MCDONNELL
Category
B · PETE RICKETTS
Direct contributions
$549.5K
$14.55M
Online conduits
$0
$0
$0
$748.1K
37.1% NE · 62.9% out-of-state
Outside spending (independent expenditures)
$43.1K
$1.35M
$178.9K
$17.28M
Itemized receipts by geography
$415.2K
74.3% of itemized
$1.47M
37.1% of itemized
$143.3K
25.7% of itemized
$2.49M
62.9% of itemized
Committee & PAC sources
$676.7K
$15.0K
$0
$0
$0
$62.0K
$5.5K
$3.65M
Visual 3 · Dual-Candidate Network Graph (Exclusive vs. Shared / Cross-Over Ties)
All Funding Ties Network Map: MICHAEL MCDONNELL vs. PETE RICKETTS
Left column shows top funders/spenders exclusive to MICHAEL MCDONNELL; Center column highlights 0 Shared / Cross-Over Funders & Opposing Super PACs touching BOTH candidates; Right column shows top funders/spenders exclusive to PETE RICKETTS. Click any node to inspect.
● ActBlue● WinRed/Anedot● Union / 501(c)(5)● Business / PAC━ IE Support (+)┅ IE Oppose (-)
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 PAC | Category & Basis | MICHAEL MCDONNELL Tie | PETE RICKETTS Tie | Combined Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Independent expenditure / Super PAC FEC committee master CMTE_TP=O (Super PAC (IE-only)), CMTE_DSGN=U | — | ⚔ Oppose $10,420,249 | $10,420,249 | |
WORKING CLASS MAJORITY PAC, INC | PAC FEC committee master CMTE_TP=V (hybrid PAC with non-contribution account), | — | ⚔ Oppose $3,043,448 | $3,043,448 |
FREEDOM FROM POLITICS, INC. | Independent expenditure / Super PAC FEC Schedule E (processed + 24/48-hr notices) | — | ⚔ Oppose $2,055,000 | $2,055,000 |
PAC FEC CMTE_TP=N (nonqualified PAC) | — | $1,801,008 | $1,801,008 | |
THE EDGE ACTION FUND | Independent expenditure / Super PAC FEC Schedule E (processed + 24/48-hr notices) | — | ⚔ Oppose $1,113,750 | $1,113,750 |
Conduit / Platform (GOP/Cons) FEC Schedule A Conduit (C00694323) & Schedule B WinRed Fees | — | $748,096 | $748,096 | |
RETIRE CAREER POLITICIANS | Independent expenditure / Super PAC FEC committee master CMTE_TP=O (Super PAC (IE-only)), CMTE_DSGN=U | — | ⚔ Oppose $533,523 | $533,523 |
FELLOWSHIP PAC | Independent expenditure / Super PAC FEC committee master CMTE_TP=O (Super PAC (IE-only)), CMTE_DSGN=U | — | 📣 Support $350,000 | $350,000 |
SLF PAC | Independent expenditure / Super PAC FEC committee master CMTE_TP=O (Super PAC (IE-only)), CMTE_DSGN=U | — | 📣 Support $323,785 | $323,785 |
DEFENDING OUR VALUES PAC | Independent expenditure / Super PAC FEC committee master CMTE_TP=O (Super PAC (IE-only)), CMTE_DSGN=U | — | 📣 Support $262,625 | $262,625 |
AMERICA FIRST ACTION FUND | Independent expenditure / Super PAC FEC committee master CMTE_TP=O (Super PAC (IE-only)), CMTE_DSGN=U | — | 📣 Support $200,000 | $200,000 |
PAC FEC CMTE_TP=N (nonqualified PAC) | — | $132,424 | $132,424 | |
Independent expenditure / Super PAC FEC committee master CMTE_TP=O (Super PAC (IE-only)), CMTE_DSGN=U | — | 📣 Support $132,237 | $132,237 | |
⚒ UNION · Fire/PoliceFIREFIGHTERS FOR BETTER GOVERNMENT ↗ | PAC-Separate Segregated Political Fund NADC filer/source type "PAC-Separate Segregated Political Fund" (NADC ID 77 | $107,000 | — | $107,000 |
AB PAC | PAC FEC committee master CMTE_TP=V (hybrid PAC with non-contribution account), | — | ⚔ Oppose $93,932 | $93,932 |
PAC FEC CMTE_TP=N (nonqualified PAC) | — | $86,222 | $86,222 | |
Candidate committee FEC CMTE_TP=S (Senate candidate) | — | $66,297 | $66,297 | |
PAC NADC filer/source type "PAC-Independent" (name match) | ⚔ Oppose $65,980 | — | $65,980 | |
⚒ UNION · IBEW/TradesPLUMBERS LOCAL UNION NO. 16 COPE FUND | Business (For-Profit and Non-Profit entities) | $62,500 | — | $62,500 |
Party committee FEC CMTE_TP=X (party, nonqualified) | — | $62,000 | $62,000 | |
Candidate committee FEC CMTE_TP=S (Senate candidate) | — | $59,500 | $59,500 | |
501(c)(6) trade group NADC supplemental/contributor filer refined by organization type (501(c)(6) | $51,000 | — | $51,000 | |
⚒ UNION · IBEW/TradesUA UNION PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS VOTE! PAC | PAC NADC filer/source type "Federal PAC" (name match) | $51,000 | — | $51,000 |
⚒ UNION · Fire/PoliceINTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS ( NATIONAL IAFF) ↗ | PAC NADC filer/source type "Federal PAC" (name match) | $50,500 | — | $50,500 |
⚒ UNION · Fire/PoliceINTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS | Federal PAC | $50,500 | — | $50,500 |
PAC NADC filer/source type "PAC-Separate Segregated Political Fund" (name match | 📣 Support $38,353 | — | $38,353 | |
501(c)(4) NADC Form B-7 filer (ID 20CUA09667) refined by organization type (501(c)(4) | ⚔ Oppose $31,236 | — | $31,236 | |
Party committee FEC / NADC Independent Expenditure Filer | ⚔ Oppose $30,000 | — | $30,000 | |
NEBRASKA FREEDOM AND LIBERTY SUPER PAC | Independent expenditure / Super PAC FEC / NADC Independent Expenditure Filer | — | 📣 Support $30,000 | $30,000 |
PAC FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC) | — | 📣 Support $21,538 | $21,538 | |
⚒ UNION · IBEW/TradesNE & SW IOWA BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL ↗ | 501(c)(5) union NADC supplemental/contributor filer refined by organization type (501(c)(5) | $20,000 | — | $20,000 |
⚒ UNION · IBEW/TradesNEBRASKA & SOUTHWEST IOWA BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL ↗ | Business (For-Profit and Non-Profit entities) NADC supplemental/contributor filer (ID 8615) refined by organization type | $20,000 | — | $20,000 |
PAC FEC CMTE_TP=N (nonqualified PAC) | — | $19,944 | $19,944 | |
UNITED FUTURES PAC | Independent expenditure / Super PAC FEC Schedule E (processed + 24/48-hr notices) | — | ⚔ Oppose $18,285 | $18,285 |
PAC FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC) | — | 📣 Support $17,969 | $17,969 | |
⚒ UNION · IBEW/TradesSTEAMFITTERS AND PLUMBERS LU 464 PAC FUND ↗ | PAC-Separate Segregated Political Fund NADC filer/source type "PAC-Separate Segregated Political Fund" (NADC ID 78 | $16,500 | — | $16,500 |
PAC FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC) | — | $14,494 | $14,494 | |
PAC FEC CMTE_TP=Q (qualified PAC) | — | 📣 Support $12,856 | $12,856 | |
PAC NADC filer/source type "PAC-Independent" (name match) | ⚔ Oppose $11,322 | — | $11,322 | |
⚒ UNION · IBEW/TradesIRONWORKERS LOCAL UNION 21 LEGISLATIVE FUND PAC ↗ | PAC-Separate Segregated Political Fund NADC filer/source type "PAC-Separate Segregated Political Fund" (NADC ID 77 | $11,000 | — | $11,000 |
LIEKHUS LAWNS, LLC | Business (For-Profit and Non-Profit entities) | $10,000 | — | $10,000 |
⚒ UNION · AFL-CIO/LaborAFL-CIO COPE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE C00003806 | PAC NADC filer/source type "Federal PAC" (name match) | $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 | |
⚒ UNION · Fire/PoliceOMAHA PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 385 ↗ | Business (For-Profit and Non-Profit entities) NADC supplemental/contributor filer (ID 7871) refined by organization type | $7,700 | — | $7,700 |
⚒ UNION · IBEW/TradesINTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS (IBEW) PAC VOLUNTARY FUND C00027342 | PAC NADC filer/source type "Federal PAC" (name match) | $7,500 | — | $7,500 |
OTHERS (NON-INDIVIDUALS) WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED DURING PERIOD, BUT EACH $250 OR LESS FOR CALENDAR YEAR | Business (For-Profit and Non-Profit entities) | $7,456 | — | $7,456 |
PAC NADC filer/source type "PAC-Independent" (name match) | ⚔ Oppose $7,398 | — | $7,398 | |
Business (For-Profit and Non-Profit entities) NADC filer/source type "Nebraska Business Supplemental Filer" (NADC ID 8030 | $6,000 | — | $6,000 | |
⚒ UNION · AFL-CIO/LaborTEAMSTERS LOCAL 554 POLITICAL | 501(c)(5) union NADC supplemental/contributor filer refined by organization type (501(c)(5) | $6,000 | — | $6,000 |
U-PULL-IT INC | Business NADC filer/source type "Business (For-Profit and Non-Profit entities)" | $5,000 | — | $5,000 |
⚒ UNION · Fire/PoliceNE PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS ↗ | 501(c)(5) union NADC Form B-7 labor organization (Type=L) (NADC ID 99CON01038) | $5,000 | — | $5,000 |
⚒ UNION · Fire/PoliceINTERNATIONAL ASSN OF FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 644 ↗ | 501(c)(5) union NADC Form B-7 labor organization (Type=L) (NADC ID 14CUA08075) | $5,000 | — | $5,000 |
⚒ UNION · Fire/PoliceBELLEVUE FIRE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 4906 ↗ | 501(c)(5) union NADC supplemental/contributor filer refined by organization type (501(c)(5) | $5,000 | — | $5,000 |
⚒ UNION · Fire/PoliceNEBRASKA PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION ↗ | 501(c)(5) union NADC Form B-7 labor organization (Type=L) (NADC ID 99CON07633) | $5,000 | — | $5,000 |
⚒ UNION · Fire/PoliceLINCOLN FIRE FIGHTERS ASSN. LOCAL #644 | Business (For-Profit and Non-Profit entities) | $5,000 | — | $5,000 |
⚒ UNION · Fire/PolicePAPILLION PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS IAFF LOCAL 3767 ↗ | 501(c)(5) union NADC supplemental/contributor filer refined by organization type (501(c)(5) | $5,000 | — | $5,000 |
⚒ UNION · AFL-CIO/LaborTEAMSTERS LOCAL 554 PAC ↗ | PAC NADC filer/source type "PAC-Independent" (name match) | $5,000 | — | $5,000 |
LIEKHAUS LAWNS LLC | Business NADC filer/source type "Business (For-Profit and Non-Profit entities)" | $5,000 | — | $5,000 |
Candidate committee NADC filer/source type "Candidate Committee" (name match) | $4,337 | — | $4,337 | |
PAC NADC filer/source type "PAC-Separate Segregated Political Fund" (name match | ⚔ Oppose $3,000 | — | $3,000 | |
Business NADC filer/source type "Nebraska Business Supplemental Filer" | $2,500 | — | $2,500 |
Committee-Level Expenditure & Vendor Inspector
Showing 1053 committees in cycle
ENTITY A · Candidate committee
FEC C00832436 ↗PETE RICKETTS FOR SENATE
Candidate: RICKETTS, PETE · Region: Statewide
Gross Receipts
$14,546,959
Net: $12,212,065
Disbursements
$13,815,790
COH: $0
In-State (NE): 37.1% ($1.47M)Out-of-State: 62.9% ($2.49M)
Top Non-Individual Contributors
| Organization / PAC | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PETE RICKETTS VICTORY FUND | NE | $1,801,008 |
| NRSC VICTORY | NE | $132,424 |
| ONE TEAM SENATE MAJORITY | NE | $86,222 |
| 2025 SENATORS CLASSIC COMMITTEE | NE | $66,297 |
| NRSC | NE | $62,000 |
| 2026 SENATORS CLASSIC COMMITTEE | NE | $59,500 |
Top Expenditure Payees / Vendors
| Payee / Vendor | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NRSC | Party committee | $30,500 |
| LEADERSHIP AND ACCOUNTABILITY ARE NATIONAL KEYS PAC | PAC | $5,000 |
| PHILLIPS 66 PAC | PAC | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS POLITICAL ACTION COMM | PAC | $4,500 |
| ONE TEAM SENATE MAJORITY | PAC | $3,250 |
| THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORPORATION FEDERAL PAC (BNY FEDPAC) | PAC | $2,500 |
ENTITY B · Candidate committee
NADC #7458 ↗FRIENDS OF MIKE MCDONNELL
Candidate: MICHAEL MCDONNELL · Region: NE-02 (Omaha / Douglas–Sarpy)
Gross Receipts
$549,458
Net: $409,559
Disbursements
$803,195
COH: $0
In-State (NE): 74.3% ($415K)Out-of-State: 25.7% ($143K)
Top Non-Individual Contributors
| Organization / PAC | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FIREFIGHTERS FOR BETTER GOVERNMENT | NE | $107,000 |
| PLUMBERS LOCAL UNION NO. 16 COPE FUND | NE | $62,500 |
| UA UNION PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS VOTE! PAC | MD | $51,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS | DC | $50,500 |
| NEBRASKA & SOUTHWEST IOWA BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL | NE | $20,000 |
| STEAMFITTERS AND PLUMBERS LU 464 PAC FUND | NE | $16,500 |
Top Expenditure Payees / Vendors
| Payee / Vendor | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DEBRA SCHOMMER MEDIA GROUP | MEDIA | $312,340 |
| TRACTION CONTROL LLC | CONSULTING | $83,750 |
| RED STATE STRATEGIES | CAMPAIGN CONSULTING | $54,000 |
| KMTV | MEDIA - KMTV-TV | $45,910 |
| HICKMAN ANALYTICS INC | CAMPAIGN CONSULTING | $29,000 |
| RIVERFRONT STRATEGY GROUP | CAMPAIGN CONSULTING | $27,745 |