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John Thune vs. Mike Rounds

A simple side-by-side on the four headline donor numbers — and the fifth (PAC money received), because it's often the clearest contrast. All figures from FEC filings.

Metric
John Thune
REP · SD · cycle 2022
Mike Rounds
REP · SD · cycle 2026
Total raised
$7.55M
$3.18M
Coverage through
December 31, 2022
June 30, 2026
In-state share (itemized)Itemized contributions only ($200+). FEC doesn't tag unitemized donors by state.
16.5%
10.2%
Small-dollar share (under $200)
14.2%
3.1%
% from individuals (vs PAC + party)
57.0%
47.9%
PAC money received
$2.83M
$1.38M
John Thune's top employer donors
  1. HOMEMAKER$194,057
  2. SANFORD HEALTH$67,550
  3. CAPITAL GROUP$37,900
  4. KKR$34,350
  5. DELTA AIR LINES$28,800
  6. GOLDMAN SACHS$27,100
Mike Rounds's top employer donors
  1. ANTHROPIC$47,600
  2. GOOGLE$42,200
  3. MARQUIS MANAGEMENT, INC.$30,000
  4. HOMEMAKER$28,000
  5. ARES MANAGEMENT$21,000
  6. BURWELL ENTERPRISE$21,000