Federal · Kentucky · Democratic
Ned Pillersdorf
Democrat Candidate for U.S. House, KY-05 (2026).
On the record
- Party
- Democratic1
- On the ballot
- U.S. House, Kentucky 5th District (2026)1
Where they stand
We haven't read their stated positions yet. When we do, each one will quote their own words and link to where they said it.
Money: U.S. House, Kentucky 5th District (2026)
As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through September 30, 2026.1
Raised$368K
Spent$225K
Cash on hand$143K
- From individuals $176K
- From PACs and other committees $250
- From the candidate $191K
Gifts from people, by size2
Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.
- Under $200 38%
- $200–$499 8%
- $500–$999 14%
- $1,000–$1,999 22%
- $2,000 and up 19%
Top PACs and committees giving directly3
| The Center for Freethought Equality PACConnected to The Center for Freethought Equality | $250 |
Individual donors
- $90K from 217 itemized gifts4
- 77% came from people in Kentucky4
- 34% came from retired people4
- Top states: Kentucky $69K, Kansas $4,750, California $3,600, Illinois $3,500, New York $3,5004
Where donors work4
Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.
| Harwell F Smith PHD | 5 gifts | $6,000 |
| James N Byrne Law Offices | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| John Earl Hunt | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Stewart Antelis | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Operation Unite | 5 gifts | $2,500 |
| DR Terry Wright | 2 gifts | $2,000 |
| Poppe Lwa Firm | 1 gifts | $2,000 |
| Thomas P Jones Law Office | 3 gifts | $1,500 |
| Morgan | 2 gifts | $1,250 |
| Pain Treatment CTR of | 2 gifts | $1,025 |
| Eddins Domine Law Group | 1 gifts | $1,000 |
| Fred E Peters Law Firm | 1 gifts | $1,000 |
| Jay Mcshurley Attorney At Law | 1 gifts | $1,000 |
| Law Office of Steve O'connor | 1 gifts | $1,000 |
| Martin Wheeler & Vincent PSC | 1 gifts | $1,000 |
Sources
Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.
- 1FEC candidate record H6KY05152https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6KY05152/Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 2FEC: contributions to Ned Pillersdorf by size, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6KY05152/?cycle=2026&election_full=false#raisingComputed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
- 3FEC: committee contributions to Ned Pillersdorf, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?two_year_transaction_period=2026&committee_id=C00907055&contributor_type=committeeBulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 4FEC: itemized individual contributions to Ned for Congress, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00907055&two_year_transaction_period=2026Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 17, 2026