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Mike Rounds

Filing this cycle Candidate for U.S. Senate · South Dakota · Rep · 2026 cycle

$2.6M
Total raised
$1.9M
Total spent
$2.7M
Cash on hand
52%
From individual donors

Where the money comes from

Share of contribution dollars from individual people vs. organizations (PACs and party committees), from the campaign's official FEC summary.

Individual donors, 52% PACs & party committees, 48%

Top 3 itemized donors

From itemized receipts (gifts over $200 are itemized with name, employer, and occupation). Donors are combined by name and zip code.

Freeman, Nevin
President, Confusion Capital
$21K
Obst, Martin
Consultant, Mo Strategies, Inc
$10K
Crowley, Thomas
Investor, Self
$10K

Platform, in their words

Summarized from the campaign's own materials, how the candidate describes their positions, not our assessment. Source: the campaign's website.

Mike Rounds emphasizes a South Dakota common-sense conservative approach focused on job creation, business-friendly policies, military strength, and lower taxes. He aligns closely with President Trump's America First agenda and prioritizes protecting freedoms, achieving energy independence, and cutting regulatory red tape.

Economy Jobs
Supports job creation and a business-friendly environment by cutting bureaucratic red tape.
“Creating jobs, fostering a friendly business environment, cutting bureaucratic red-tape have long been priorities.”
Taxes Fiscal Policy
Committed to keeping taxes low and living within fiscal means.
“Keeping taxes low and living within our means have long been priorities for Mike.”
National Security Defense
Works to ensure the military remains the best in the world as a Senate Armed Services Committee member.
“As member of Senate Armed Services Committee, making sure our military remains the best in the world.”
Climate Energy
Supports ethanol industry and questions EPA decisions that could reduce ethanol requirements.
“Questioned EPA decision on ethanol; ethanol backers unhappy with new rules that could reduce required gallons.”
Agriculture Rural
Supports agricultural industry initiatives including new 'Product of U.S.A.' labeling legislation for beef.
“Senators Rounds and Thune took action ensuring beef products labeled 'Product of U.S.A.' are from U.S.”
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