U.S. House candidate · Michigan 2nd District
John Moolenaar
Overview
Poliscope ↗$2.07M
Raised this cycle
2025–26 · FEC
$749
Outside support
FEC regular reports · + $17K in 24/48-hour notices
$0
Outside opposition
FEC regular reports
50%
Small-dollar share
73%
In-state share
4
Flags
Raised and spent are the FEC's official 2025–26 totals through Oct 14, 2026. Poliscope, which supplies the donor, PAC and sector breakdowns on this page, has not loaded the latest report yet and shows $1.65M raised through Jul 15, 2026, so those breakdowns cover an earlier period.
John Mr. Moolenaar is a Republican Representative from MI (District 02). Moolenaar's campaign has raised $1.7 million from 372 donors. Funding includes 0.5% from small-dollar donors (under $200) and 73.0% from in-state contributors. Top funding sources by employer include EAGLE ALLOY, INC., EDW. C. LEVY CO., VENTURA FOODS. Campaign committees include MOOLENAAR FOR CONGRESS.
Backed byProvisional
AIPAC
- AIPAC PAC gave $5,994 (2026)
- AIPAC PAC gave $10,010 (2024)
The NRA
- NRA Political Victory Fund gave $1,000 (2026)
- NRA Political Victory Fund gave $2,000 (2024)
Industry moneyProvisional
Realtors PAC
- National Association of Realtors PAC gave $5,000 (2026)
- National Association of Realtors PAC gave $10,000 (2024)
Records
Accepted gifts or sponsored travel
- 6 gift or travel filings
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Money
Poliscope ↗$2.07M
Total raised
FEC, through Oct 14, 2026
$1.05M
From individuals
$35K unitemized
$549K
From PACs
372
Donors
avg $1,347
45%
Large-donor share
$0
Self-funding
personal-funds loans made in 2025–26
By election cycle
- 2014 643 donors$1.16M
- 2016 652 donors$1.06M
- 2018 638 donors$1.17M
- 2020 920 donors$1.53M
- 2022 981 donors$2.20M
- 2024 852 donors$2.14M
- 2026 534 donors$1.65M
Contribution sizes
- <$200 52 gifts · 31%$3K
- $200-$499 103 gifts · 3%$28K
- $500-$999 136 gifts · 8%$70K
- $1,000-$2,899 220 gifts · 37%$330K
- $2,900+ 106 gifts · 52%$458K
- Refunds / negative records 67 gifts$-140K
Top donor sectorsProvisional
- EAGLE ALLOY, INC. 1 gifts$14K
- EDW. C. LEVY CO. 2 gifts$14K
- VENTURA FOODS 1 gifts$14K
- CAPITAL SALES CO 4 gifts$9K
- ROBINHOOD 2 gifts$8K
- APEX HEALTH, INC. 2 gifts$7K
- CGCN GROUP 2 gifts$7K
- MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY MANKATO 1 gifts$7K
- MOUNTAIRE CORPORATION 2 gifts$7K
- MUSKEGON DEVELOPMENT CO. 1 gifts$7K
- REDWOOD RESEARCH 2 gifts$7K
- THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY 3 gifts$7K
- ZURICH INSURANCE 1 gifts$7K
- EXP REALTY 1 gifts$7K
- WIRELESS VISION LLC 1 gifts$7K
Top donor employersProvisional
Individual contributions grouped by the employer donors list on their filings.
- EAGLE ALLOY, INC. 1 donors · 1 gifts$14K
- EDW. C. LEVY CO. 1 donors · 2 gifts$14K
- VENTURA FOODS 1 donors · 1 gifts$14K
- CAPITAL SALES CO 1 donors · 4 gifts$9K
- ROBINHOOD 2 donors · 2 gifts$8K
- APEX HEALTH, INC. 1 donors · 2 gifts$7K
- CGCN GROUP 1 donors · 2 gifts$7K
- MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY MANKATO 1 donors · 1 gifts$7K
- MOUNTAIRE CORPORATION 1 donors · 2 gifts$7K
- MUSKEGON DEVELOPMENT CO. 1 donors · 1 gifts$7K
- REDWOOD RESEARCH 1 donors · 2 gifts$7K
- THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY 3 donors · 3 gifts$7K
- ZURICH INSURANCE 1 donors · 1 gifts$7K
- EXP REALTY 1 donors · 1 gifts$7K
- WIRELESS VISION LLC 1 donors · 1 gifts$7K
Top contributorsProvisional
| Contributor | Type | State | Total | From PACs | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEVY, JR., EDWARD C. | individual | MI | $14,000 | — | 2 |
| FURMAN, CHRISTOPHER D | individual | CA | $14,000 | — | 1 |
| FAZAKERLEY, MARK F. | individual | MI | $14,000 | — | 1 |
| VON ARX, SYDNEY | individual | OR | $11,000 | — | 3 |
| HADDAD, STEVEN S. | individual | MI | $8,500 | — | 4 |
| CAMERON, RONALD M. | individual | AR | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| GALLAGHER, DANIEL | individual | NE | $7,000 | — | 1 |
| TENEV, VLAD | individual | CA | $7,000 | — | 1 |
| WORKMAN, KATHLEEN L | individual | MI | $7,000 | — | 1 |
| COTTON, SEAN P | individual | MI | $7,000 | — | 1 |
| YATOOMA, CHRISTOPHER J. | individual | MI | $7,000 | — | 1 |
| MYLER, PAMELA H. | individual | MI | $7,000 | — | 1 |
| PETERSON, EARL L. | individual | MI | $7,000 | — | 1 |
| MYLER, WILLIAM C JR. | individual | MI | $7,000 | — | 1 |
| GEDULDIG, SAM K. | individual | DC | $7,000 | — | 2 |
PAC contributors
| PAC | State | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANY GROWERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | MI | $10,000 | 2 |
| AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | NC | $10,000 | 3 |
| CMS ENERGY CORPORATION EMPLOYEES FOR BETTER GOVERNMENT- FEDERAL | MI | $10,000 | 3 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS RESPONSIBLE DISTRIBUTION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | VA | $10,000 | 2 |
| THE FARM CREDIT COUNCIL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | DC | $10,000 | 2 |
| NATIONAL PORK PRODUCERS COUNCIL PORK PAC | IA | $10,000 | 2 |
| CREATING A MAJORITY PARTY ACTION COMMITTEE (C.A.M.P.A.C.) | MI | $10,000 | 2 |
| DTE ENERGY COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | MI | $10,000 | 4 |
| APPLIED INTUITION, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (APPLIED PAC) | DC | $10,000 | 3 |
| AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION PAC (BANKPAC) | DC | $9,000 | 7 |
| AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ASA PAC) | IL | $7,500 | 4 |
| AMERICA'S CREDIT UNIONS PAC OF CREDIT UNION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | DC | $7,500 | 5 |
| NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION AMERICA'S ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES PAC | VA | $7,000 | 5 |
| SHIFT5 POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | MD | $7,000 | 2 |
| BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN PAC | MI | $6,600 | 4 |
Where the money comes from
- MI 73% · home state$648K
- CA 9%$76K
- DC 6%$57K
- VA 3%$25K
- FL 2%$19K
- AR 1%$11K
- TX 1%$11K
- NY 1%$10K
- MN 68%$6K
- OK 56%$5K
- MD 51%$5K
- AL 39%$4K
How the campaign spends
FEC ↗MOOLENAAR FOR CONGRESS: $1.06M across 1,386 operating expenditures, Jan 10, 2001 to Mar 31, 2026. FEC Schedule B.
Top payees
| Payee | State | Purposes | Total | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARDMEMBER SERVICE | IL | credit card payment - itemized subj to limit · credit card payment - itemized subject to limit · credit card payment - itemized | $236,827 | 23 |
| PAYCHEX | IL | payroll processing fee · payroll, payroll taxes - itemized · payroll - itemized | $82,587 | 39 |
| HOOKS SOLUTIONS LLC | DC | fundraising consulting - in-house · fundraising consulting - in house · fundraising expenses - itemized subj to limits | $60,894 | 13 |
| ARENA, LLC | UT | commissions · digital consulting - in-house · digital media advertising | $55,686 | 124 |
| ANDREWS HOOPER PAVLIK, PLC | MI | accounting services | $52,625 | 7 |
| THE VOYAGEUR COMPANY LLC | MN | direct mailing - in-house | $46,877 | 3 |
| STRATEGIC NATIONAL LLC | MI | billboard advertising | $42,314 | 1 |
| CAC SERVICES | MI | accounting services | $36,250 | 9 |
| DELAMAR TRAVERSE CITY | MI | 2026 fundraiser event deposit · accommodations, supplies, catering for fundraiser event activities · deposit for event | $26,600 | 3 |
| MALONEY, ASHTON M. | MI | wages · mileage reimbursement · mileage, expense reimbursement - itemized subj to limits | $21,554 | 28 |
| UNITED STATES TREASURY | DC | federal unemployment tax · federal taxes and withholdings · federal withholding, employer taxes | $21,156 | 35 |
| QRP, INC. | MI | printing - event invitations · printing - nominating petitions · printing - door hangers | $19,353 | 18 |
By stated purpose
- credit card payment - itemized subj to limit 12 payments$120K
- credit card payment - itemized subject to limit 10 payments$111K
- accounting services 16 payments$89K
- wages 93 payments$60K
- direct mailing - in-house 3 payments$47K
- billboard advertising 1 payments$42K
- fundraising consulting - in house 6 payments$41K
- catering for event 27 payments$40K
- mileage reimbursement 65 payments$34K
- payroll - itemized 5 payments$29K
- fundraising consulting - in-house 4 payments$28K
- digital consulting - in-house 11 payments$25K
Outside spending & dark money
FEC ↗Independent expenditures by super PACs and other groups, for and against. Totals are the FEC's figures from regular reports, which are newer than Poliscope's.
| Spender | Stance | Spent | Network | Dark money in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIGHT TO LIFE OF MICHIGAN VICTORY FUND C00574178 | Support | $749 7 filings | — |
Since the latest regular reports
Reported in 24/48-hour notices; may overlap periodic reports. Late spending is reported in 24- and 48-hour notices before it appears in a regular report; these amounts are shown separately and are not included in the totals above.
| Spender | Stance | In notices | Dated after |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRA VICTORY FUND, INC. C00741710 | Support | $17K 1 notice, latest Oct 19, 2026 | No processed regular report yet |
Voting record
Congress.gov ↗2,915 roll calls on record: 1,822 yea, 898 nay, 9 not voting.
1000 of 1000
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | 2403 Retire through Ownership Act | Yea | Passed 401–14 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 9497 Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 415–9 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 9340 Ratepayer Protection Act | Yea | Passed 417–3 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 213 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision". | Yea | Passed 214–208 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 10326 PROOF Act | Yea | Passed 217–207 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 9576 National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 352–72 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 5334 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 262–159 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 93 Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. | Nay | Passed 220–204 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 210 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision". | Yea | Passed 216–211 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 9500 Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | Yea | Passed 408–17 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 2140 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | Nay | Passed 343–79 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 4646 Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | Yea | Passed 424–0 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 8278 Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | Yea | Passed 417–7 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 2978 GUARD Act | Yea | Passed 414–7 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1530 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes. | Aye | Passed 214–211 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1530 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes. | Yea | Passed 214–208 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1486 Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. | Yea | Passed 232–147 | |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 3276 Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 345–60 | |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 4219 National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | Yea | Passed 371–33 | |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 4795 Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 237–169 | |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 1501 Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | Yea | Passed 218–201 | |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 1 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices. | Yea | Failed 212–206 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 1498 In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards. | Yea | Passed 413–2 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 9436 Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 219–196 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 9436 Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | Nay | Failed 202–212 |
Bills sponsored and cosponsored
Congress.gov ↗| Bill | Title | Role | Policy area | Latest action | Law? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10547 | To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve access to the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), to reduce regulatory burdens on PACE providers, and for other purposes. | cosponsor | — | Sep 24, 2026 | — |
| 1584 | Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children and respecting the conscience rights of the American people. | cosponsor | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | Sep 24, 2026 | — |
| 9340 | Ratepayer Protection Act | cosponsor | Energy | Sep 24, 2026 | — |
| 1564 | Recognizing September 17, 2026, as National Teach Ag Day. | cosponsor | Agriculture and Food | Sep 17, 2026 | — |
| 9570 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 117 West Lovett Street in Charlotte, Michigan, as the "Francis C. Flaherty Post Office Building". | cosponsor | Government Operations and Politics | Sep 17, 2026 | — |
| 6207 | Chip EQUIP Act | cosponsor | Foreign Trade and International Finance | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 1549 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the People's Republic of China has engaged in the arbitrary or wrongful detention of American academics and has otherwise harmed the prospects for scientific collaboration and people-to-people exchanges between the United States and the People's Republic of China. | cosponsor | International Affairs | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 1552 | Supporting the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week". | cosponsor | Armed Forces and National Security | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 5645 | Pray Safe Act of 2025 | cosponsor | Emergency Management | Sep 15, 2026 | — |
| 309 | National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act | cosponsor | Crime and Law Enforcement | Sep 15, 2026 | — |
| 1869 | Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2026 | cosponsor | Crime and Law Enforcement | Sep 14, 2026 | — |
| 3495 | Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act | cosponsor | Labor and Employment | Sep 8, 2026 | — |
| 5267 | American Franchise Act | cosponsor | Labor and Employment | Sep 8, 2026 | — |
| 1511 | Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget. | cosponsor | Crime and Law Enforcement | Sep 3, 2026 | — |
| 10138 | CCP Fentanyl Sanctions Act | cosponsor | International Affairs | Aug 24, 2026 | — |
Committees
FEC ↗Campaign committees
| Committee | ID | Type | Relationship | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOOLENAAR FOR CONGRESS | C00561530 | H / P | principal | $9.76M |
Terms in Congress
| end | fax | url | type | party | phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-01-03 | 202-225-9679 | https://moolenaar.house.gov | rep | Republican | 202-225-3561 |
| 2019-01-03 | 202-225-9679 | https://moolenaar.house.gov | rep | Republican | 202-225-3561 |
| 2021-01-03 | — | https://moolenaar.house.gov | rep | Republican | 202-225-3561 |
| 2023-01-03 | — | https://moolenaar.house.gov | rep | Republican | 202-225-3561 |
| 2025-01-03 | — | https://moolenaar.house.gov | rep | Republican | 202-225-3561 |
| 2027-01-03 | — | https://moolenaar.house.gov | rep | Republican | 202-225-3561 |
Stock trades
Filings ↗STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. Amounts are the ranges filers report.
No records in Poliscope for this section.
Gifts & travel
Filings ↗| Year | Type | Source / sponsor | Description / destination | Value | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | travel | American Enterprise Institute | Sea Island, GA (Mar 12, 2026 – Mar 14, 2026) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2026 | travel | U.S. Israel Education Association | Israel (Feb 13, 2026 – Feb 22, 2026) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2025 | travel | International Conservation Caucus and Eleanor Crook Foundation | Kenya (Apr 21, 2025 – Apr 28, 2025) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2025 | travel | American Enterprise Institute | Sea Island, GA (Mar 13, 2025 – Mar 16, 2025) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2024 | travel | Ripon Society and the Franklin Center for Global Policy Exchange | Austria (Nov 7, 2024 – Nov 12, 2024) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2021 | travel | Fellowship Foundation (International Foundation) | Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina; Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina (May 25, 2021 – May 30, 2021) | — | PDF ↗ |
Lobbying ties
Poliscope ↗Does not appear as a registered lobbyist in LDA filings.
Top donor industries: EAGLE ALLOY, INC., EDW. C. LEVY CO., VENTURA FOODS, CAPITAL SALES CO, ROBINHOOD. See money.
Financial disclosures
Poliscope ↗Executive-branch (OGE 278e) disclosures, which apply to candidates who served as federal appointees.
No records in Poliscope for this section.
Past races
FEC ↗| Cycle | Office | State | District | FEC ID | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | House | MI | 02 | H4MI04126 | $1.65M |
| 2024 | House | MI | 02 | H4MI04126 | $2.14M |
| 2022 | House | MI | 02 | H4MI04126 | $2.20M |
| 2020 | House | MI | 04 | H4MI04126 | $1.53M |
| 2018 | House | MI | 04 | H4MI04126 | $1.17M |
| 2016 | House | MI | 04 | H4MI04126 | $1.06M |
| 2014 | House | MI | 04 | H4MI04126 | $1.16M |
Source: Poliscope (poliscope.org), compiled from FEC, Congress.gov, LDA, SEC, OGE and congressional gift and travel records. Snapshot Oct 25, 2026. Flags are definitions of this site, listed on the hot buttons page; each is checked with documented rules against the filings above.