As of August 2026, Michael Lawler has received $531,581 from pro-Israel PACs in FEC filings — $473,981 of it from AIPAC PAC and its super PAC, United Democracy Project, including $531,581 in direct and earmarked contributions.
On the 2026 ballot — House seat, NY-17, November 3, 2026. All 2026 seats
2026 candidates on file with the FEC — NY-17
Peter Chatzky (Democrat) — challenger — $11,707,922 raised
Michael Lawler (Republican) — this page — $8,172,046 raised
Total receipts this cycle per FEC filings, candidates with at least $25,000 on file, as of 2026-08-25. The FEC does not record primary results, so candidates who lost or left a primary may still appear.
Which PACs fund Michael Lawler
AIPAC PAC — $473,981
NORPAC — $24,100
Republican Jewish Coalition PAC — $20,000
To Protect Our Heritage PAC — $5,000
US Israel PAC — $3,000
Top committees by amount, from 405 reported transactions, most recent 2026-03-31.
Frequently asked
Does Michael Lawler take AIPAC money?
Yes. Michael Lawler (Republican, NY-17) has received $473,981 from AIPAC PAC and its super PAC, United Democracy Project, and $531,581 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 Michael Lawler.
How much pro-Israel PAC money has Michael Lawler received?
$531,581 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 Michael Lawler's races?
Not through independent expenditures. Michael Lawler's $531,581 total comes from direct and earmarked contributions; we have no super PAC independent-expenditure spending on record in Michael Lawler's races.
Is Michael Lawler up for re-election in 2026?
Michael Lawler's House seat (NY-17) is on the ballot in the November 3, 2026 general election. Every House seat and 35 Senate seats are decided in 2026. Pro-Israel PACs have $531,581 on record in support of Michael Lawler across all tracked cycles.