Brad Finstad (R)
- Raised
- $2.8M
- Spent
- $2.2M
- Cash on hand
- $604K
Campaign reports through Oct. 14, 2026.
Outside spending, general election
Primary and other: $0 for, $5K against.
Minnesota’s 1st District
Through Oct. 30, 2026, outside groups have reported $9,673,155 in independent spending in this race: $9,662,033 for the general election and $11,121 in the primaries. The biggest spender in the general election so far is Your Community PAC, at $2.8M.
On the November ballot: Brad Finstad (R) and Jake Johnson (D).
- General election$9.7M
- Primaries$11K
- Late reports$9.6M
- Last 14 days$5.0M
New since the Oct. 31 update
No new outside spending reported.
Results · live from 6 p.m. ET on Nov. 3
On the ballot: Brad Finstad (R), Jake Johnson (D). Vote counts and the call will show here on election night, updated every minute.
Results and race calls from civicAPI (opens in a new tab), from state election offices. Outside money from FEC filings.
Money on each side · MN-01 general election
Jake Johnson (D)
$6.0M 63%
$800K supporting Jake Johnson and $5.2M attacking Brad Finstad
Brad Finstad (R)
$3.6M 37%
$386K supporting Brad Finstad and $3.2M attacking Jake Johnson
A candidate’s total adds money spent supporting them to money spent attacking their opponent.
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On the November ballot · campaign money and outside spending around each
- Outside spending for
- Outside spending against
Jake Johnson (D)
- Raised
- $3.5M
- Spent
- $2.9M
- Cash on hand
- $561K
Campaign reports through Oct. 14, 2026.
Outside spending, general election
Primary and other: $6K for, $0 against.
November ballot as listed by this source (opens in a new tab) on Oct. 14, 2026. Party letters: D Democrat, R Republican, I independent, L Libertarian, G Green.
Not on the November ballot · lost a primary, withdrew or didn’t run, with the money spent around them
Others who filed with the FEC: Alex Eaton (D), raised $79,451.
Every outside spender · 26 groups, general-election money first
| Spender | Spent on | General | Primary | Total | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Your Community PACSuper PAC · $2.8M in late reports | AGAINST Brad Finstad (R) | $2.8M | – | $2.8M | Oct. 23, 2026 |
| HMPHybrid PAC · $1.9M in late reports | AGAINST Brad Finstad (R) | $1.9M | – | $1.9M | Oct. 27, 2026 |
| No Going Back PACSuper PAC · $1.4M in late reports | AGAINST Jake Johnson (D) | $1.4M | – | $1.4M | Oct. 26, 2026 |
| Thank You for Your Attention to This Matter PACSuper PAC · $1.2M in late reports | AGAINST Jake Johnson (D) | $1.2M | – | $1.2M | Oct. 22, 2026 |
| Defending Main Street SuperpacSuper PAC · $545K in late reports | AGAINST Jake Johnson (D)FOR Brad Finstad (R) | $545K | – | $545K | Oct. 22, 2026 |
| American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees P E O P L EPAC · $483K in late reports | AGAINST Brad Finstad (R)FOR Jake Johnson (D) | $483K | – | $483K | Oct. 14, 2026 |
| Progressive Turnout ProjectHybrid PAC · $297K in late reports | FOR Jake Johnson (D) | $318K | – | $318K | Oct. 29, 2026 |
| LCV Victory FundSuper PAC · $250K in late reportsEnergy & climate | AGAINST Brad Finstad (R) | $250K | – | $250K | Oct. 2, 2026 |
| CLFHybrid PAC · $171K in late reports | AGAINST Jake Johnson (D) | $171K | – | $171K | Oct. 27, 2026 |
| Save American FreedomSuper PAC · $86K in late reports | FOR Brad Finstad (R)AGAINST Jake Johnson (D) | $136K | – | $136K | Oct. 20, 2026 |
| Battleground Alliance PACSuper PAC · $130K in late reports | FOR Jake Johnson (D) | $130K | – | $130K | Oct. 28, 2026 |
| Takeaction MN Federal FundSuper PAC · $73K in late reports | FOR Jake Johnson (D)AGAINST Brad Finstad (R) | $102K | $10K | $112K | Oct. 28, 2026 |
| Conservatives for AmericaOutside spender (not a PAC) · $100K in late reports | FOR Brad Finstad (R) | $100K | – | $100K | Oct. 19, 2026 |
| American Liberty FoundationHybrid PAC · $59K in late reports | FOR Brad Finstad (R) | $59K | – | $59K | Oct. 27, 2026 |
| Main Street Opportunity AllianceSuper PAC · $23K in late reports | AGAINST Jake Johnson (D)FOR Brad Finstad (R) | $23K | – | $23K | Oct. 23, 2026 |
| MAGAHybrid PAC · $20K in late reports | AGAINST Jake Johnson (D) | $20K | – | $20K | Oct. 8, 2026 |
| Building TogetherHybrid PAC · $20K in late reports | FOR Jake Johnson (D)AGAINST Brad Finstad (R) | $20K | – | $20K | Oct. 29, 2026 |
| Clean WaveSuper PAC · $20K in late reports | FOR Jake Johnson (D) | $20K | – | $20K | Oct. 27, 2026 |
| AB PACHybrid PAC · $17K in late reports | FOR Jake Johnson (D) | $17K | – | $17K | Oct. 5, 2026 |
| Main Street Action PACHybrid PAC · $17K in late reports | AGAINST Brad Finstad (R) | $17K | – | $17K | Oct. 15, 2026 |
| Civic Renewal FundSuper PAC · $14K in late reports | FOR Brad Finstad (R) | $14K | – | $14K | Oct. 23, 2026 |
| Working AmericaOutside spender (not a PAC) · $11K in late reports | FOR Jake Johnson (D) | $11K | – | $11K | Oct. 26, 2026 |
| National Rifle Association of America Political Victory FundPAC · $1K in late reportsGuns | FOR Brad Finstad (R) | $1K | – | $1K | Oct. 28, 2026 |
| Neighbor Voices PACSuper PAC · $826 in late reports | FOR Jake Johnson (D)AGAINST Brad Finstad (R) | $826 | – | $826 | Oct. 29, 2026 |
| Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life Federal PACPAC | FOR Brad Finstad (R) | $286 | – | $286 | Sept. 30, 2026 |
| Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor PartyParty committee | AGAINST Brad Finstad (R) | – | $807 | $807 | Feb. 3, 2026 |
Latest filings · newest 30
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| Date | Spender | For or against | Election | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Progressive Turnout ProjectField organizing | FOR Jake Johnson (D) | General | $129,902 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Building TogetherEstimated cost for text messaging | FOR Jake Johnson (D) | General | $10,187 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Building TogetherEstimated cost for text messaging | AGAINST Brad Finstad (R) | General | $10,187 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - against brad finstad | AGAINST Brad Finstad (R) | General | $28 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - supporting jake johnson | FOR Jake Johnson (D) | General | $28 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - against brad finstad | AGAINST Brad Finstad (R) | General | $13 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - supporting jake johnson | FOR Jake Johnson (D) | General | $13 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | Battleground Alliance PACPaid canvassing | FOR Jake Johnson (D) | General | $33,000 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | Battleground Alliance PACField literature | FOR Jake Johnson (D) | General | $1,874 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | National Rifle Association of America Political Victory FundSms messaging | FOR Brad Finstad (R) | General | $1,462 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | Takeaction MN Federal FundContract for canvassers and mileage | AGAINST Brad Finstad (R) | General | $513 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | Takeaction MN Federal FundContract for canvassers and mileage | FOR Jake Johnson (D) | General | $513 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | HMPTelevision advertising - estimate | AGAINST Brad Finstad (R) | General | $1,866,240 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | CLFDigital placement | AGAINST Jake Johnson (D) | General | $75,000 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | Battleground Alliance PACPaid canvassing | FOR Jake Johnson (D) | General | $50,000 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | American Liberty FoundationDirect mail | FOR Brad Finstad (R) | General | $27,085 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | Clean WaveAddressing, preparing, delivering postcard mailing and postage | FOR Jake Johnson (D) | General | $13,494 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | HMPMedia production - estimate | AGAINST Brad Finstad (R) | General | $13,244 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | HMPMedia production - estimate | AGAINST Brad Finstad (R) | General | $11,335 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | HMPMedia production - estimate | AGAINST Brad Finstad (R) | General | $6,044 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | Clean WavePrinting of postcards | FOR Jake Johnson (D) | General | $6,024 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | Takeaction MN Federal FundContract for canvassers and mileage | AGAINST Brad Finstad (R) | General | $316 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | Takeaction MN Federal FundContract for canvassers and mileage | FOR Jake Johnson (D) | General | $316 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 26, 2026Late | No Going Back PACPlaced media: tv and connected tv | AGAINST Jake Johnson (D) | General | $675,000 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 26, 2026Late | Working AmericaDigital advertising | FOR Jake Johnson (D) | General | $6,354 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 26, 2026Late | Working AmericaDigital advertising | FOR Jake Johnson (D) | General | $702 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 26, 2026Late | Takeaction MN Federal FundContract for canvassers and mileage | AGAINST Brad Finstad (R) | General | $554 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 26, 2026Late | Takeaction MN Federal FundContract for canvassers and mileage | FOR Jake Johnson (D) | General | $554 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 26, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - supporting jake johnson | FOR Jake Johnson (D) | General | $120 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 26, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - against brad finstad | AGAINST Brad Finstad (R) | General | $98 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
About these numbers
- Outside spending is money groups spent on their own ads, mail and canvassing for or against a candidate. Groups can’t coordinate it with campaigns, and it isn’t counted in what campaigns raised or spent.
- Every group that reported independent spending to the FEC is listed, not only the groups on our issue pages. Groups tracked on an issue page carry a tag linking to it.
- Primary, special or general comes from the election the group listed on each expenditure. Seats with a special election this cycle show that money separately. The primary scorecard shows how each group’s primary money did.
- Late reports are 24- and 48-hour filings made since a group’s last regular report. Earlier ones are already counted on that report, so we don’t count them twice.
- Some nonprofits don’t have to name their donors, so this shows who spent the money, not always who gave it.
FEC data as of Oct. 30, 2026. Campaign figures cover the full 2026 cycle. Current member: Rep. Brad Finstad. How this works.