Nebraska Campaign Finance Overview
Nebraska ranks 22th among all U.S. states and territories in total federal campaign fundraising for the 2024 election cycle. Federal candidates from Nebraska raised a combined $48.2M and spent $47.7M during this period. The state is home to 13 federal candidates who filed with the Federal Election Commission.
Individual donors from Nebraska ZIP codes contributed $62.4M across 430 ZIP codes tracked in FEC filings, making the state a significant source of political contributions nationwide.
Party Breakdown in Nebraska
| Party | Candidates | Total Raised | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 3 | $7.9M | 16.4% |
| Republicans | 8 | $25.1M | 52.1% |
Republican candidates in Nebraska outraised their Democratic counterparts by $17.2M, reflecting the state's fundraising dynamics in the 2024 cycle.
Office Breakdown: Senate vs House
| Office | Candidates | Total Raised |
|---|---|---|
| Senate | 6 | $30.0M |
| House | 7 | $18.2M |
Top 10 Fundraising Candidates in Nebraska
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Office | Total Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Osborn, Dan | IND | Senate | $15.1M |
| 2 | Fischer, Debra S. | REP | Senate | $8.7M |
| 3 | Vargas, Anthony 'tony' | DEM | House | $7.5M |
| 4 | Bacon, Donald J | REP | House | $6.4M |
| 5 | Ricketts, Pete | REP | Senate | $5.9M |
| 6 | Flood, Mike | REP | House | $2.0M |
| 7 | Smith, Adrian | REP | House | $2.0M |
| 8 | Love, Preston JR | DEM | Senate | $283K |
| 9 | Frei, Daniel Edward | REP | House | $140K |
| 10 | Blood, Carol | DEM | House | $129K |
Top Donor ZIP Codes in Nebraska
| ZIP Code | City | Total Donated |
|---|---|---|
| 68132 | Omaha | $19.7M |
| 68520 | Lincoln | $3.6M |
| 68114 | Omaha | $2.6M |
| 68131 | Omaha | $2.4M |
| 68516 | Lincoln | $2.2M |
| 68124 | Omaha | $1.6M |
| 68154 | Omaha | $1.4M |
| 68022 | Elkhorn | $1.3M |
| 68064 | Valley | $1.2M |
| 68179 | Omaha | $1.1M |
The wealthiest donor ZIP code in Nebraska is 68132 in Omaha, where individual donors contributed $19.7M to federal campaigns.
Fundraising vs Spending
Across all federal candidates in Nebraska, total spending reached $47.7M against $48.2M raised, representing a 99% burn rate. Candidates in this state retained a portion of their fundraising for future use or reserves.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much money was raised by federal candidates in Nebraska in 2024?
Federal candidates from Nebraska raised a combined $48.2M during the 2024 election cycle, ranking the state 22th out of all U.S. states and territories. This includes 3 Democratic and 8 Republican candidates who filed with the FEC.
Which candidate raised the most money in Nebraska?
The top fundraiser in Nebraska was Osborn, Dan, who raised $15.1M running for Senate as a IND candidate.
What ZIP code in Nebraska donates the most to political campaigns?
ZIP code 68132 in Omaha, Nebraska is the top-donating ZIP code with $19.7M in individual contributions to federal campaigns.
Do Democrats or Republicans raise more money in Nebraska?
Republicans outraise Democrats in Nebraska, with Republican candidates collecting $25.1M (52.1%) compared to $7.9M (16.4%) for Democrats.
Methodology
All data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings for the 2024 election cycle. Candidate totals reflect money raised and spent as reported in official FEC filings. Donor ZIP code totals are based on itemized individual contribution records where the donor's residence is in Nebraska. Party classifications reflect the candidate's FEC filing designation.