Brad Finstad (R)
Brad Finstad (R), a 2026 candidate in Minnesota’s 1st District, has $3.2M raised or spent on their behalf this cycle: $2.8M raised by the campaign and $386K from outside groups supporting Brad Finstad.
Rep. Brad Finstad represents MN-01. See what the campaign spent per vote in 2024 ($5.05) and the money from groups on our issue pages.
- Campaign raised$2.8M
- Campaign spent$2.2M
- Cash on hand$604K
- Outside money for$386K
- Outside money against$5.3M
Campaign reports through Oct. 14, 2026. Outside spending from FEC filings through Oct. 30, 2026.
Where the money comes from · 2026 cycle
Includes campaign reports through Oct. 14, 2026 and outside spending through Oct. 30, 2026. Outside groups also spent $5.3M against Brad Finstad (9 groups), which isn’t counted here.
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| Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Campaign fundraising through Oct. 14, 2026 | $2,765,870 |
| PACs and other committees | $1,356,914 |
| Individuals, over $200 | $850,662 |
| Joint fundraising transfers | $374,546 |
| Individuals, $200 or less | $183,748 |
| Other receipts | $0 |
| Outside groups supporting through Oct. 30, 2026 | $385,680 |
| Save American Freedom | $127,681 |
| Conservatives for America | $100,000 |
| Defending Main Street Superpac INC. | $80,996 |
| American Liberty Foundation | $59,240 |
| Civic Renewal Fund INC. | $13,765 |
| 3 other groups | $3,998 |
| Total | $3,151,549 |
Campaign fundraising is what the candidate’s committees report receiving, before spending. Party coordinated spending is money a party spends in cooperation with the campaign, within limits set by law. Outside groups supporting the candidate report independent expenditures and can’t coordinate with the campaign. How this works
Outside groups spending for and against Brad Finstad · 17 lines, every election this cycle
| Group | For or against | General | Primary and other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Your Community PAC Super PAC | AGAINST | $2,781,242 | $0 | $2,781,242 |
| HMP Hybrid PAC | AGAINST | $1,896,863 | $0 | $1,896,863 |
| LCV Victory Fund Super PAC | AGAINST | $250,060 | $0 | $250,060 |
| American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees P E O P L E PAC | AGAINST | $241,250 | $0 | $241,250 |
| Save American Freedom Super PAC | FOR | $127,681 | $0 | $127,681 |
| Conservatives for America Outside spender (not a PAC) | FOR | $100,000 | $0 | $100,000 |
| Defending Main Street Superpac Super PAC | FOR | $80,996 | $0 | $80,996 |
| American Liberty Foundation Hybrid PAC | FOR | $59,240 | $0 | $59,240 |
| Takeaction MN Federal Fund Super PAC | AGAINST | $50,027 | $4,356 | $54,383 |
| Main Street Action PAC Hybrid PAC | AGAINST | $16,775 | $0 | $16,775 |
| Civic Renewal Fund Super PAC | FOR | $13,765 | $0 | $13,765 |
| Building Together Hybrid PAC | AGAINST | $10,187 | $0 | $10,187 |
| Main Street Opportunity Alliance Super PAC | FOR | $2,250 | $0 | $2,250 |
| National Rifle Association of America Political Victory Fund PAC | FOR | $1,462 | $0 | $1,462 |
| Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Party committee | AGAINST | $0 | $807 | $807 |
| Neighbor Voices PAC Super PAC | AGAINST | $343 | $0 | $343 |
| Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life Federal PAC PAC | FOR | $286 | $0 | $286 |
Latest filings about Brad Finstad · newest 13
| Date | Spender | For or against | Election | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Building TogetherEstimated cost for text messaging | AGAINST | General | $10,187 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - against brad finstad | AGAINST | General | $28 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - against brad finstad | AGAINST | General | $13 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | National Rifle Association of America Political Victory FundSms messaging | FOR | General | $1,462 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | Takeaction MN Federal FundContract for canvassers and mileage | AGAINST | General | $513 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | HMPTelevision advertising - estimate | AGAINST | General | $1,866,240 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | American Liberty FoundationDirect mail | FOR | General | $27,085 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | HMPMedia production - estimate | AGAINST | General | $13,244 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | HMPMedia production - estimate | AGAINST | General | $11,335 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | HMPMedia production - estimate | AGAINST | General | $6,044 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | Takeaction MN Federal FundContract for canvassers and mileage | AGAINST | General | $316 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 26, 2026Late | Takeaction MN Federal FundContract for canvassers and mileage | AGAINST | General | $554 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 26, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - against brad finstad | AGAINST | General | $98 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |