Daniel Zolnikov, Senate District No. 22, 2026: Montana campaign finance
In 2026, Daniel Zolnikov ran for Senate District No. 22 as a Republican candidate. This page holds the money reported for that candidacy only. Daniel Zolnikov's other candidacies are listed on Daniel Zolnikov's candidate record. Data through 2026-09-30.
This candidacy (Senate District No. 22, 2026) on the Montana campaign finance public site: https://tcers-public.406dc.net/profiles/candidate/20249
Daniel Zolnikov, Senate District No. 22, 2026: others who ran for Senate District No. 22 in 2026, data through 2026-09-30
- Cari Olson (Democratic)
- Elijah Tidswell (Non-Partisan)
Daniel Zolnikov, Senate District No. 22, 2026: summary of money reported, data through 2026-09-30
| Figure | Amount | Lines |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions received in cash, net of refunds | $33,272.29 | 108 |
| Contributions received in cash, as filed | $33,302.29 | |
| Refunded to contributors | $30.00 | |
| Other receipts (not contributions) | $0.00 | 0 |
| Expenditures, net of refunds received | $31,944.73 | 58 |
| Expenditures, as filed | $31,974.73 | |
| Debts and loans still owed | $0.00 | 0 |
Daniel Zolnikov, Senate District No. 22, 2026: $33,272.29 in cash contributions, net of refunds; $31,944.73 spent; $0.00 still owed. Data through 2026-09-30.
Totals above are net of refunds, and so are the largest-contributor amounts below, with the as-filed and refunded figures shown beside any row that was refunded. The line-by-line contribution rows are as filed, before any refund.
These figures are for Daniel Zolnikov, Senate District No. 22, 2026. These figures follow the same rules as the public campaign finance site, because they come from it. Only filed reports count. Money a campaign moves between its own accounts is left out, because it is not new money. The contribution figure is cash, as on the state's Cash Summary, and goods and services given in kind are reported beside it, never inside it. Refunds paid back to contributors are subtracted. Other receipts are interest, rebates and similar receipts, not donations. A debt is money still owed, not money spent, and a loan repaid in full is not listed as owed.
Daniel Zolnikov, Senate District No. 22, 2026: where the money came from, data through 2026-09-30
Contributions to Daniel Zolnikov, Senate District No. 22, 2026 from Montana addresses as filed: at least $28,122.29 (84 contributors). From out-of-state addresses as filed: at least $5,140.00 (16 contributors). The candidate's own money: $10.00. Address as reported by the filer; not verified. Amounts are net of refunds and cover every contributor, not only those listed below.
| Where from | Amount, net of refunds | Contributors |
|---|---|---|
| Montana addresses as filed | $28,122.29 | 84 |
| Out-of-state addresses as filed | $5,140.00 | 16 |
| The candidate's own money | $10.00 | 1 |
Daniel Zolnikov, Senate District No. 22, 2026: money by year, data through 2026-09-30
| Year | Contributions, net of refunds | In-kind | Spent | Still owed | Contribution lines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $900.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 2 |
| 2025 | $17,542.27 | $0.00 | $3,173.60 | $0.00 | 53 |
| 2026 | $14,830.02 | $0.00 | $28,771.13 | $0.00 | 53 |
Daniel Zolnikov, Senate District No. 22, 2026: largest contributors, rows 1 to 25 of 50, data through 2026-09-30
| Contributor | From | Given, net of refunds | Refunded | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Zolnikov, Senate District No. 22, 2026: largest contributors, rows 1 to 25 of 50, data through 2026-09-30 | ||||
| Jon Metropoulos | Helena, MT | $900.00 | 2 | |
| Matt Schreiber | Helmville, MT | $900.00 | 2 | |
| Katie Zolnikov | Billings, MT | $900.00 | 2 | |
| Robert Currence | Billings, MT | $470.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| Montana Independent Bankers Pac (MIB- PAC) | Helena, MT | $470.00 | 1 | |
| Blair Gerratt | Saint Louis, MO | $470.00 | 1 | |
| ONEOK Employees PAC | Tulsa, OK | $470.00 | 1 | |
| Daniel Stusek | Helena, MT | $470.00 | 2 | |
| Brad Kimball | Billings, MT | $470.00 | 1 | |
| MONTANA REALTORS PAC | Helena, MT | $470.00 | 1 | |
| Mark Baker | Helena, MT | $450.00 | 1 | |
| Glenn Broughton | Frenchtown, MT | $450.00 | 1 | |
| Andre Umansky | Missoula, MT | $450.00 | 1 | |
| Nicholas Checota | Missoula, MT | $450.00 | 1 | |
| Denise Zielie | Red Lodge, MT | $450.00 | 1 | |
| Merck Employees PAC | Washington, DC | $450.00 | 1 | |
| Joseph Steiner | Billings, MT | $450.00 | 1 | |
| Mark Taylor | Montana City, MT | $450.00 | 1 | |
| AltriaPAC | Washington, DC | $450.00 | 1 | |
| Evan Kajander | Bozeman, MT | $450.00 | 1 | |
| Melissa Umansky | Missoula, MT | $450.00 | 1 | |
| Mike Hopkins | Missoula, MT | $450.00 | 1 | |
| Robin Checota | Missoula, MT | $450.00 | 1 | |
| Jessie Luther | Helena, MT | $450.00 | 1 | |
| Bruce Spencer | Clancy, MT | $450.00 | 1 |
Daniel Zolnikov, Senate District No. 22, 2026: largest contributors, rows 26 to 50 of 50, data through 2026-09-30
| Contributor | From | Given, net of refunds | Refunded | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Zolnikov, Senate District No. 22, 2026: largest contributors, rows 26 to 50 of 50, data through 2026-09-30 | ||||
| Drew Geiger | Helena, MT | $450.00 | 1 | |
| Charter Communications, Inc. Montana PAC | Stamford, CT | $450.00 | 1 | |
| Melissa Lewis | Helena, MT | $450.00 | 2 | |
| Jon Sonju | Helena, MT | $450.00 | 1 | |
| Joshua B Zielie | Roberts, MT | $450.00 | 1 | |
| Rachel Jennings | Lolo, MT | $450.00 | 1 | |
| Austin Zielie | Lolo, MT | $450.00 | 1 | |
| Zachariah Schopp | Billings, MT | $450.00 | 1 | |
| Julia Hackl | Helena, MT | $450.00 | 1 | |
| Adam Arnold | Bozeman, MT | $450.00 | 1 | |
| Tara Holloway | Whitefish, MT | $450.00 | 1 | |
| Kyle Holloway | Whitefish, MT | $450.00 | 1 | |
| Stewart Harris | Billings, MT | $450.00 | 1 | |
| H & H Federal PAC | Denver, CO | $450.00 | 1 | |
| Jessica Peel | Billings, MT | $450.00 | 1 | |
| Montana's Electric Cooperatives PAC | Great Falls, MT | $450.00 | 1 | |
| Brian Linde | Billings, MT | $450.00 | 1 | |
| Charles Denowh | Helena, MT | $450.00 | 1 | |
| Montana Credit Union Advocacy | Helena, MT | $450.00 | 1 | |
| Jake Brown | Helena, MT | $432.27 | 1 | |
| Matt Vincent | Butte, MT | $400.00 | 2 | |
| John Iverson | Helena, MT | $400.00 | 1 | |
| Glenn Oppel | Helena, MT | $400.00 | 2 | |
| Jerry Spurlock | Frenchtown, MT | $400.00 | 1 | |
| Ronald Benner | Laurel, MT | $400.00 | 1 |
The 50 largest of 101 contributors are shown.
Where a campaign refunded part of a contribution, the refund is subtracted: "Given, net of refunds" is what the contributor gave minus what was paid back, and "Refunded" is the amount paid back. The filing itself shows the gross contribution. A refund is matched to a contributor by identity, because the record does not link a refund to the contribution it returns, so a refund under an unmerged spelling stays unmatched and that contributor's figure stays gross.
Daniel Zolnikov, Senate District No. 22, 2026: largest payments made, rows 1 to 25 of 49, data through 2026-09-30
| Paid to | Total | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Zolnikov, Senate District No. 22, 2026: largest payments made, rows 1 to 25 of 49, data through 2026-09-30 | ||
| MT House Conservative Alliance PAC | $10,000.00 | 1 |
| Transitional Marketing | $1,510.50 | 3 |
| Stephen LaPraim | $940.00 | 2 |
| Montana State Republican Central Cmte. | $783.20 | 3 |
| Valley Broadcast Network | $600.00 | 1 |
| USPS | $492.00 | 3 |
| Dennis Lenz | $470.00 | 1 |
| Kim Daily | $470.00 | 1 |
| Barry Usher | $470.00 | 1 |
| Jed Hinkle | $470.00 | 1 |
| Jeff Stanek | $470.00 | 1 |
| Katie Zolnikov | $470.00 | 1 |
| Curtis Schomer | $470.00 | 1 |
| Zack Wirth Treasure Wirth | $470.00 | 1 |
| Kathy Love | $470.00 | 1 |
| Nelly Nicol | $470.00 | 1 |
| Jim Riley | $470.00 | 1 |
| Shaun Pandina | $470.00 | 1 |
| Steve Gunderson | $470.00 | 1 |
| Mike Vinton | $470.00 | 1 |
| Jerry Schillinger | $470.00 | 1 |
| Kimberly Welzenbach | $470.00 | 1 |
| Trish Schreiber | $470.00 | 1 |
| Cathy Mitchell | $470.00 | 1 |
| Randy Pinocci | $470.00 | 1 |
Daniel Zolnikov, Senate District No. 22, 2026: largest payments made, rows 26 to 49 of 49, data through 2026-09-30
| Paid to | Total | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Zolnikov, Senate District No. 22, 2026: largest payments made, rows 26 to 49 of 49, data through 2026-09-30 | ||
| James Marshal | $470.00 | 1 |
| Mark Wicks | $470.00 | 1 |
| EDWARD WALKER | $470.00 | 1 |
| Greg Kmetz | $470.00 | 1 |
| Steven E Galloway | $470.00 | 1 |
| Caleb Hinkle | $470.00 | 1 |
| Lana Tibbetts | $470.00 | 1 |
| kenneth allen | $470.00 | 1 |
| John South | $470.00 | 1 |
| Charles Loveridge | $470.00 | 1 |
| Trevor Walter | $470.00 | 1 |
| Finley Warden | $470.00 | 1 |
| Ric Holder | $470.00 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Jabs | $470.00 | 1 |
| Jessica Dyrdahl | $470.00 | 1 |
| Transitional Marketing | $384.00 | 1 |
| Bob Crank for Montana | $250.00 | 1 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | $214.60 | 1 |
| Yellowstone County Republican Women | $200.00 | 1 |
| Jennifer Owen | $200.00 | 1 |
| Godaddy | $199.71 | 1 |
| WinRed | $175.72 | 3 |
| Robert Currence | $30.00 | 1 |
| Daniel Zolnikov | $15.00 | 1 |
Every contribution, itemized from $1 up, as filed, from filed reports. These are the gross contribution lines. A refund is a separate payment and does not appear here.
Daniel Zolnikov, Senate District No. 22, 2026: every contribution as filed, rows 1 to 25 of 108, data through 2026-09-30
| Date | Contributor | From | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Zolnikov, Senate District No. 22, 2026: every contribution as filed, rows 1 to 25 of 108, data through 2026-09-30 | |||
| 2024-12-09 | Katie Zolnikov | Billings, MT | $450.00 |
| 2024-12-09 | Katie Zolnikov | Billings, MT | $450.00 |
| 2025-04-22 | Greater Montana IEC | Helena, MT | $200.00 |
| 2025-04-22 | Margaret J Morgan | Helena, MT | $100.00 |
| 2025-04-22 | Joshua B Zielie | Roberts, MT | $450.00 |
| 2025-04-22 | Denise Zielie | Red Lodge, MT | $450.00 |
| 2025-04-22 | Matt Vincent | Butte, MT | $200.00 |
| 2025-04-22 | Rachel Jennings | Lolo, MT | $450.00 |
| 2025-04-22 | Austin Zielie | Lolo, MT | $450.00 |
| 2025-04-22 | Rhonda Wiggers | Vaughn, MT | $100.00 |
| 2025-04-22 | Drew Geiger | Helena, MT | $450.00 |
| 2025-04-22 | Jon Sonju | Helena, MT | $450.00 |
| 2025-04-22 | Mark Taylor | Montana City, MT | $450.00 |
| 2025-04-22 | Jessie Luther | Helena, MT | $450.00 |
| 2025-04-22 | Zachariah Schopp | Billings, MT | $450.00 |
| 2025-04-22 | Roy Noland | Belgrade, MT | $250.00 |
| 2025-04-22 | KATE CHOLEWA | Helena, MT | $100.00 |
| 2025-04-22 | Charlotte Erickson | Belt, MT | $250.00 |
| 2025-04-22 | Brandon Madland | Frenchtown, MT | $150.00 |
| 2025-04-22 | Evan Kajander | Bozeman, MT | $450.00 |
| 2025-04-22 | Julia Hackl | Helena, MT | $450.00 |
| 2025-04-22 | Joanna Barney | Ennis, MT | $100.00 |
| 2025-04-22 | Antonette Lininger | Three Forks, MT | $100.00 |
| 2025-04-22 | Adam Arnold | Bozeman, MT | $450.00 |
| 2025-04-22 | Charles Denowh | Helena, MT | $200.00 |
Daniel Zolnikov, Senate District No. 22, 2026: every contribution as filed, rows 26 to 50 of 108, data through 2026-09-30
| Date | Contributor | From | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Zolnikov, Senate District No. 22, 2026: every contribution as filed, rows 26 to 50 of 108, data through 2026-09-30 | |||
| 2025-04-22 | Jocelyn Cahill | Townsend, MT | $250.00 |
| 2025-04-22 | Daniel Stusek | Helena, MT | $450.00 |
| 2025-04-22 | Glenn Broughton | Frenchtown, MT | $450.00 |
| 2025-04-22 | Tara Holloway | Whitefish, MT | $450.00 |
| 2025-04-22 | Kyle Holloway | Whitefish, MT | $450.00 |
| 2025-04-22 | Jerry Spurlock | Frenchtown, MT | $400.00 |
| 2025-04-22 | Dawna Ostermeier | Billings, MT | $250.00 |
| 2025-04-22 | Bruce Spencer | Clancy, MT | $450.00 |
| 2025-04-22 | Melissa Umansky | Missoula, MT | $450.00 |
| 2025-04-22 | Andre Umansky | Missoula, MT | $450.00 |
| 2025-04-22 | Jon Metropoulos | Helena, MT | $450.00 |
| 2025-04-22 | Jon Metropoulos | Helena, MT | $450.00 |
| 2025-04-22 | Matt Schreiber | Helmville, MT | $450.00 |
| 2025-04-22 | Matt Schreiber | Helmville, MT | $450.00 |
| 2025-05-06 | Keith Regier | Kalispell, MT | $200.00 |
| 2025-05-06 | Glenn Oppel | Helena, MT | $200.00 |
| 2025-05-06 | Dennis Iverson | Helena, MT | $200.00 |
| 2025-06-24 | Name not recorded | $10.00 | |
| 2025-06-27 | Stewart Harris | Billings, MT | $450.00 |
| 2025-08-29 | Melissa Lewis | Helena, MT | $200.00 |
| 2025-08-29 | Amy Nerison | Helena, MT | $250.00 |
| 2025-09-17 | Richard Pence | Billings, MT | $100.00 |
| 2025-09-17 | The Cigna Group Employees PAC | Philadelphia, PA | $250.00 |
| 2025-09-18 | Jake Brown | Helena, MT | $432.27 |
| 2025-11-17 | American Property Casualty Insurance Association (Insuring America PAC) | Chicago, IL | $150.00 |
Daniel Zolnikov, Senate District No. 22, 2026: every contribution as filed, rows 51 to 75 of 108, data through 2026-09-30
| Date | Contributor | From | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Zolnikov, Senate District No. 22, 2026: every contribution as filed, rows 51 to 75 of 108, data through 2026-09-30 | |||
| 2025-12-03 | H & H Federal PAC | Denver, CO | $450.00 |
| 2025-12-31 | AltriaPAC | Washington, DC | $450.00 |
| 2025-12-31 | Nicholas Checota | Missoula, MT | $450.00 |
| 2025-12-31 | Robin Checota | Missoula, MT | $450.00 |
| 2025-12-31 | Travis Brown | Helena, MT | $300.00 |
| 2026-01-27 | Montana's Electric Cooperatives PAC | Great Falls, MT | $450.00 |
| 2026-01-27 | IFAPAC | Bozeman, MT | $100.00 |
| 2026-01-27 | Madison Tyson | Helena, MT | $40.00 |
| 2026-01-27 | John Iverson | Helena, MT | $400.00 |
| 2026-01-27 | Sam Sill | Helena, MT | $100.00 |
| 2026-01-27 | Mark Baker | Helena, MT | $450.00 |
| 2026-01-27 | Bradley Van Wert | Boeman, MT | $400.00 |
| 2026-01-27 | Aimee Grmoljez Shanight | Helena, MT | $100.00 |
| 2026-01-27 | Bridger Mahlum | Helena, MT | $250.00 |
| 2026-01-27 | Daniel Stusek | Helena, MT | $20.00 |
| 2026-01-27 | Makenna Sellers | Helena, MT | $300.00 |
| 2026-02-02 | Valley Credit Union | Billings, MT | $0.02 |
| 2026-02-15 | Thomas Mc Gillvray | Billings, MT | $200.00 |
| 2026-02-28 | Shawn Lebsock | Billings, MT | $300.00 |
| 2026-03-02 | Kristi Schied-Starkey | Billings, MT | $400.00 |
| 2026-03-02 | Blair Gerratt | Saint Louis, MO | $470.00 |
| 2026-03-02 | Ronald Benner | Laurel, MT | $400.00 |
| 2026-03-02 | Kayla Stewart | Joliet, MT | $200.00 |
| 2026-03-02 | Brad Kimball | Billings, MT | $470.00 |
| 2026-03-18 | David Sabey | Seattle, WA | $400.00 |
Daniel Zolnikov, Senate District No. 22, 2026: every contribution as filed, rows 76 to 100 of 108, data through 2026-09-30
| Date | Contributor | From | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Zolnikov, Senate District No. 22, 2026: every contribution as filed, rows 76 to 100 of 108, data through 2026-09-30 | |||
| 2026-03-23 | Jessica Peel | Billings, MT | $450.00 |
| 2026-03-23 | Joseph Steiner | Billings, MT | $450.00 |
| 2026-03-23 | Angie Zepeda | Billings, MT | $100.00 |
| 2026-03-23 | David Bauer | Billings, MT | $100.00 |
| 2026-03-23 | Mike Hopkins | Missoula, MT | $450.00 |
| 2026-03-23 | Kerry Sanchez | Billings, MT | $100.00 |
| 2026-03-23 | Amanda Haber | Billings, MT | $250.00 |
| 2026-03-23 | Brian Linde | Billings, MT | $450.00 |
| 2026-03-23 | John Heenan | Billings, MT | $100.00 |
| 2026-03-23 | Jason Holsman | Bolton, MO | $150.00 |
| 2026-03-23 | Faith Dawson | Polson, MT | $250.00 |
| 2026-03-23 | Melissa Lewis | Helena, MT | $250.00 |
| 2026-03-23 | Charles Denowh | Helena, MT | $450.00 |
| 2026-03-23 | Kali Wicks | Helena, MT | $50.00 |
| 2026-03-23 | Andrew Cziok | Helena, MT | $100.00 |
| 2026-03-23 | Robert Currence | Billings, MT | $500.00 |
| 2026-04-02 | Glenn Oppel | Helena, MT | $200.00 |
| 2026-04-02 | Montana Independent Bankers Pac (MIB- PAC) | Helena, MT | $470.00 |
| 2026-04-22 | Marcia Hurlburt | Billings, MT | $200.00 |
| 2026-04-22 | Montana Bankers PAC | Helena, MT | $200.00 |
| 2026-05-01 | ONEOK Employees PAC | Tulsa, OK | $470.00 |
| 2026-05-13 | Josh Jacobs | Kennewick, WA | $250.00 |
| 2026-05-31 | Craig Pospisil | Seattle, WA | $250.00 |
| 2026-05-31 | Matt Steuerwalt | Seattle, WA | $250.00 |
| 2026-05-31 | Montana Credit Union Advocacy | Helena, MT | $450.00 |
Daniel Zolnikov, Senate District No. 22, 2026: every contribution as filed, rows 101 to 108 of 108, data through 2026-09-30
| Date | Contributor | From | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Zolnikov, Senate District No. 22, 2026: every contribution as filed, rows 101 to 108 of 108, data through 2026-09-30 | |||
| 2026-05-31 | Charter Communications, Inc. Montana PAC | Stamford, CT | $450.00 |
| 2026-05-31 | Avista Credit Union | Spokane, WA | $100.00 |
| 2026-05-31 | MDU Resources Group Good Government Fund | Bismarck, ND | $200.00 |
| 2026-06-09 | Deloitteittee Political Action Committee | Washington, DC | $400.00 |
| 2026-08-30 | Merck Employees PAC | Washington, DC | $450.00 |
| 2026-09-12 | Dave Galt | Helena, MT | $200.00 |
| 2026-09-12 | Matt Vincent | Butte, MT | $200.00 |
| 2026-09-12 | MONTANA REALTORS PAC | Helena, MT | $470.00 |
What this record does not say about Daniel Zolnikov, Senate District No. 22, 2026, data through 2026-09-30
It does not say whether Daniel Zolnikov won. CERS records candidacies and money, not results. Contribution totals are floors, not exact figures: the same real person or business can appear in the record more than once under spelling variants, and merging those into single identities is ongoing work. A total means "at least this much".