PaidForPolitics

PAC · DC · C00920827

Dem Rising 2026

A traditional political action committee. It raises limited contributions and can give directly to candidates. Joint fundraising committee.

First filed Sept. 24, 2025. Treasurer: Judith Zamore. Connected organization: None. View on FEC.gov

  • Raised (2025-26)
    $1,228,735
  • Spent
    $1,134,551
  • Cash on hand
    $94,184
  • Outside spending
    $0

Raised, spent and cash on hand through reports covering Oct. 14, 2026.

Where its money went

  • Given: the group’s own contributions to the campaign
  • Bundled: donors’ contributions the group collected and forwarded
  • For: outside spending supporting
  • Against: outside spending opposing
  1. Janelle Stelson (D)House · PA-10
    • Given$62K
  2. Jonathan Nez (D)House · AZ-02
    • Given$62K
  3. Christina Bohannan (D)House · IA-01
    • Given$62K
  4. Rebecca Cooke (D)House · WI-03
    • Given$62K
  5. Paige Cognetti (D)House · PA-08
    • Given$62K
  6. Shannon Taylor (D)House · VA-01
    • Given$62K
  7. JoAnna Mendoza (D)House · AZ-06
    • Given$62K
  8. Bob Harvie (D)House · PA-01
    • Given$62K
  9. Elaine Luria (D)House · VA-02
    • Given$22K
  10. Bob Brooks (D)House · PA-07
    • Given$22K
  11. Chaz Molder (D)House · TN-05
    • Given$20K
  12. Sean McCann (D)House · MI-04
    • Given$20K
  13. Sarah Trone Garriott (D)House · IA-03
    • Given$20K
  14. Jamie Raskin (D)House · MD-08
    • Given$17K
  15. Jamie Ager (D)House · NC-11
    • Given$14K

Bundled contributions (money donors route through a PAC to specific candidates) are broken out only for groups on our issue pages.

Money to parties and other committees

RecipientAmount
Democracy Summer Leadership PAC$15,500

Who funds it

Largest single contributions this cycle. Committees and organizations link to their own pages when they file with the FEC; an organization that doesn’t file won’t show its own donors here.

ContributorTypeFromDateAmount
Melanie JacobsenFarmer, Self-EmployedPersonSunny Isles Beach, FLMay 1, 2026$105,000
Mark JacobsenBanking Services, IntrafiPersonSunny Isles Beach, FLMay 1, 2026$105,000
John S. Buckley Jr.Principal, Grimley CapitalPersonDenver, COJune 18, 2026$70,000
Rachel H. FoxPersonNew York, NYOct. 17, 2025$67,000
J. Atwood IvesRetired, Not EmployedPersonLexington, MAMay 1, 2026$60,000
William KistlerRetired, Not EmployedPersonNew York, NYMarch 13, 2026$56,000
Melanie JacobsenFarmer, Self-EmployedPersonBethesda, MDOct. 28, 2025$52,000
Mark JacobsenBanking Services, IntrafiPersonBethesda, MDOct. 28, 2025$52,000
Elizabeth Boyle RobertsNot Employed, Not EmployedPersonChevy Chase, MDApril 23, 2026$25,000
A. R. M. RobertsPersonChevy Chase, MDApril 23, 2026$25,000
Kurland, PamNot Employed, Not EmployedPersonWashington, DCOct. 18, 2025$20,000
Blumberg, AdrianNot Employed, Not EmployedPersonLafayette, CANov. 11, 2025$20,000
Kracov, DanielAttorney, Arnold & Porter LLPPersonRockville, MDOct. 7, 2025$10,000
Dennis, MargaretHomemaker, Not EmployedPersonPotomac, MDDec. 15, 2025$8,000
Sarah G. DentPersonChevy Chase, MDJune 8, 2026$6,700
Parry, SusanNot Employed, Not EmployedPersonBethesda, MDMarch 23, 2026$5,066
Simpkins, DanielTech Entrepreneur, DwellwellPersonBethesda, MDApril 19, 2026$5,000
Hodgson, MorganNot Employed, Not EmployedPersonAquinnah, MAJune 21, 2026$5,000
Debbie L. HellerPersonChevy Chase, MDMarch 20, 2026$5,000
Delman, MichaelNot Employed, Not EmployedPersonKentfield, CAMarch 17, 2026$5,000
Gene D. PalmerPsychologist, Self-EmployedPersonNew York, NYMay 1, 2026$3,500
Furlong, LesleyNot Employed, Not EmployedPersonPotomac, MDMarch 30, 2026$3,333

See every contribution to Dem Rising 2026 on FEC.gov. Contributions of $200 or less aren’t listed by name.