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John Thune AIPAC Tracker — Pro-Israel PAC Money

Republican · SD (Senate) · Senate · Official website

As of August 2026, John Thune has received $183,111 from pro-Israel PACs in FEC filings — $116,300 of it from AIPAC PAC and its super PAC, United Democracy Project, including $183,111 in direct and earmarked contributions.

Not on the 2026 ballot — this Senate seat next comes up in 2028. All 2026 seats

Which PACs fund John Thune

  • AIPAC PAC — $116,300
  • NORPAC — $46,811
  • Republican Jewish Coalition PAC — $15,000
  • Citizens Organized PAC (COPAC) — $2,500
  • To Protect Our Heritage PAC — $1,500

Top committees by amount, from 162 reported transactions, most recent 2025-01-29.

Frequently asked

Does John Thune take AIPAC money?

Yes. John Thune (Republican, SD (Senate)) has received $116,300 from AIPAC PAC and its super PAC, United Democracy Project, and $183,111 in total from the pro-Israel committees tracked here, based on Federal Election Commission filings. That figure combines direct campaign contributions, earmarked individual contributions, and independent expenditures spent in support of John Thune.

How much pro-Israel PAC money has John Thune received?

$183,111 in total across every election cycle we track, net of refunds and amended filings. Amounts spent against a candidate by super PACs are excluded from this total.

Where does this funding data come from?

All figures come from public Federal Election Commission filings — direct contributions (Schedule B), earmarked individual contributions (Schedule A), and independent expenditures (Schedule E) — across more than 50 tracked pro-Israel committees including AIPAC PAC, United Democracy Project, DMFI PAC, NORPAC, and Pro-Israel America PAC. The database syncs weekly.

Did AIPAC or its super PACs spend money in John Thune's races?

Not through independent expenditures. John Thune's $183,111 total comes from direct and earmarked contributions; we have no super PAC independent-expenditure spending on record in John Thune's races.

Is John Thune up for re-election in 2026?

No. John Thune's Senate seat is not on the 2026 ballot — it next comes up in 2028. Only 35 of 100 Senate seats are decided in 2026, alongside all 435 House seats.

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