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Joni Ernst AIPAC Tracker — Pro-Israel PAC Money

Republican · IA (Senate) · Senate · Official website

As of October 2026, Joni Ernst has received $586,335 from pro-Israel PACs in FEC filings — $243,373 of it from AIPAC PAC and its super PAC, United Democracy Project, including $586,335 in direct and earmarked contributions.

Ranks #21 of 100 senators for pro-Israel PAC money. Full AIPAC recipients list · All Republicans ranked · All senators ranked

On the 2026 ballot — Senate seat, Class 2, November 3, 2026. Joni Ernst is retiring; the seat is open. All 2026 seats

2026 race — Iowa Senate

Joni Ernst is not on the November 3, 2026 ballot. The open race for the seat:

  • Josh Turek (Democrat, $6.3M raised)
    received $165,307 · spent for $0 · spent against $0
  • Ashley Hinson (Republican, $10.2M raised)
    received $115,840 · spent for $0 · spent against $0
  • Thomas Laehn (Libertarian, $32K raised)
    received $0 · spent for $0 · spent against $0

Which PACs fund Joni Ernst

  • AIPAC PAC — $243,373
  • NORPAC — $133,340
  • Republican Jewish Coalition PAC — $90,598
  • Pro-Israel America PAC — $76,524
  • American Principles — $8,500

Top committees by amount, from 421 reported transactions, most recent 2025-08-06.

Frequently asked

Does Joni Ernst take AIPAC money?

Yes. Joni Ernst (Republican, IA (Senate)) has received $243,373 from AIPAC PAC and its super PAC, United Democracy Project, and $586,335 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 Joni Ernst.

How much pro-Israel PAC money has Joni Ernst received?

$586,335 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 with the FEC daily.

Did AIPAC or its super PACs spend money in Joni Ernst's races?

Not through independent expenditures. Joni Ernst's $586,335 total comes from direct and earmarked contributions; we have no super PAC independent-expenditure spending on record in Joni Ernst's races.

Is Joni Ernst up for re-election in 2026?

Joni Ernst's Senate seat (Class 2) is on the ballot in the November 3, 2026 general election. Joni Ernst is retiring, so the seat is open. Pro-Israel PACs have $586,335 on record in support of Joni Ernst across all tracked cycles.

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