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David Sanders, Public Service Commission District No. 05, 2026: Montana campaign finance
In 2026, David Sanders ran for Public Service Commission District No. 05 as a Republican candidate. This page holds the money reported for that candidacy only. David Sanders's other candidacies are listed on David Sanders's candidate record. Data through 2026-10-01.
This candidacy (Public Service Commission District No. 05, 2026) on the Montana campaign finance public site: https://tcers-public.406dc.net/profiles/candidate/21140
David Sanders, Public Service Commission District No. 05, 2026: others who ran for Public Service Commission District No. 05 in 2026, data through 2026-10-01
- Ann Bukacek (Republican)
- Joe Dooling (Republican)
- Kevin Hamm (Democratic)
David Sanders, Public Service Commission District No. 05, 2026: summary of money reported, data through 2026-10-01
| Figure | Amount | Lines |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions received in cash, net of refunds | $32,875.00 | 113 |
| Contributions received in cash, as filed | $32,924.28 | |
| Refunded to contributors | $49.28 | |
| Other receipts (not contributions) | $190.00 | 3 |
| Expenditures, net of refunds received | $33,240.00 | 55 |
| Expenditures, as filed | $33,289.28 | |
| Debts and loans still owed | $6,340.19 | 7 |
David Sanders, Public Service Commission District No. 05, 2026: $32,875.00 in cash contributions, net of refunds; $33,240.00 spent; $6,340.19 still owed. Data through 2026-10-01.
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 David Sanders, Public Service Commission District No. 05, 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.
David Sanders, Public Service Commission District No. 05, 2026: where the money came from, data through 2026-10-01
Contributions to David Sanders, Public Service Commission District No. 05, 2026 from Montana addresses as filed: at least $15,155.00 (76 contributors). From out-of-state addresses as filed: at least $6,750.00 (18 contributors). The candidate's own money: $10,970.00. 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 | $15,155.00 | 76 |
| Out-of-state addresses as filed | $6,750.00 | 18 |
| The candidate's own money | $10,970.00 | 1 |
David Sanders, Public Service Commission District No. 05, 2026: money by year, data through 2026-10-01
| Year | Contributions, net of refunds | In-kind | Spent | Still owed | Contribution lines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,065.00 | $0.00 | $113.45 | $0.00 | 32 |
| 2026 | $26,810.00 | $0.00 | $33,126.55 | $6,340.19 | 81 |
David Sanders, Public Service Commission District No. 05, 2026: largest contributors, rows 1 to 25 of 50, data through 2026-10-01
| Contributor | From | Given, net of refunds | Refunded | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Sanders, Public Service Commission District No. 05, 2026: largest contributors, rows 1 to 25 of 50, data through 2026-10-01 | ||||
| David Sanders (the candidate's own money) | Helena, MT | $10,970.00 | 5 | |
| Missoula County Republican Central Committee | Missoula, MT | $1,000.00 | 1 | |
| Margaret Dore | Kalispell, MT | $470.00 | $30.00 | 2 |
| Karl Gallant | Fairfax Station, VA | $470.00 | $19.28 | 2 |
| Mark Baker | Helena, MT | $470.00 | 1 | |
| Jennifer Betts | Whitefish, MT | $470.00 | 1 | |
| James Weber | White Stone, VA | $470.00 | 1 | |
| Collister Johnson, Jr | San Clemente, CA | $470.00 | 1 | |
| Jim Kissire | Dallas, TX | $470.00 | 1 | |
| James Hyland | Vienna, VA | $470.00 | 1 | |
| Jesse Poole | Missoula, MT | $470.00 | 1 | |
| Susan Farsula | McLean, VA | $470.00 | 1 | |
| Jeff Malmen | Boise, ID | $470.00 | 1 | |
| James Ellis | Alexandria, VA | $470.00 | 1 | |
| Andy Jazwick | Arlington, VA | $470.00 | 1 | |
| The MAC-PAC | Helena, MT | $470.00 | 1 | |
| Duncan Sellars | Oakton, VA | $470.00 | 1 | |
| Gregory VanHorssen | Clancy, MT | $450.00 | 1 | |
| Daniel Wickens | Clancy, MT | $450.00 | 2 | |
| Matthew Cooper | Helena, MT | $450.00 | 2 | |
| Chris Wander | Missoula, MT | $450.00 | 1 | |
| Allen Pickens | Missoula, MT | $450.00 | 1 | |
| John Doran | Helena, MT | $400.00 | 2 | |
| Mark Haythornthwaite | Florence, MT | $400.00 | 2 | |
| Laura Haythornthwaite | Florence, MT | $400.00 | 2 |
David Sanders, Public Service Commission District No. 05, 2026: largest contributors, rows 26 to 50 of 50, data through 2026-10-01
| Contributor | From | Given, net of refunds | Refunded | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Sanders, Public Service Commission District No. 05, 2026: largest contributors, rows 26 to 50 of 50, data through 2026-10-01 | ||||
| Jim Hutcheson | Missoula, MT | $400.00 | 1 | |
| Noreen Lewis | BH, CA | $400.00 | 1 | |
| James Dorsey | Naples, FL | $400.00 | 1 | |
| Judy Dorsey | Naples, FL | $400.00 | 1 | |
| Jon A Metropoulos | Helena, MT | $300.00 | 1 | |
| Theresa Metropoulos | Helena, MT | $300.00 | 1 | |
| Lewis and Clark County Young Republicans | Helena, MT | $300.00 | 1 | |
| James Stipcich | Helena, MT | $250.00 | 1 | |
| Brad Longcake | Clancy, MT | $250.00 | 1 | |
| Lewis and Clark Republican Central Committee | HELENA, MT | $250.00 | 1 | |
| David (Doc) Moore | Missoula, MT | $250.00 | 1 | |
| Amy (Elevated Solutions) Nerison | Helena, MT | $250.00 | 1 | |
| Dave Mihalic | Missoula, MT | $250.00 | 1 | |
| Mike Scharf | Missoula, MT | $250.00 | 1 | |
| Ginger Voich | Alexandria, VA | $250.00 | 1 | |
| Helena Poole | Missoula, MT | $250.00 | 1 | |
| Keith McNally | San Diego, CA | $250.00 | 1 | |
| Dorie McNally | San Diego, CA | $250.00 | 1 | |
| Bruce M Spencer | Helena, MT | $240.00 | 1 | |
| JENEAN SPENCER | Helena, MT | $240.00 | 1 | |
| Victoria Emmons | Missoula, MT | $200.00 | 1 | |
| Alan Ault | Missoula, MT | $200.00 | 1 | |
| Cameo Flood | Missoula, MT | $200.00 | 1 | |
| E J Redding | Helena, MT | $200.00 | 1 | |
| Marion Alley | Missoula, MT | $200.00 | 2 |
The 50 largest of 95 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.
A candidate may put unlimited personal money into their own campaign in Montana. Self-funding is not a limit breach and is marked above only so it is not misread as an outside donation.
David Sanders, Public Service Commission District No. 05, 2026: largest payments made, rows 1 to 25 of 25, data through 2026-10-01
| Paid to | Total | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| David Sanders, Public Service Commission District No. 05, 2026: largest payments made, rows 1 to 25 of 25, data through 2026-10-01 | ||
| Victory Enterprises Inc. | $20,000.00 | 1 |
| Tony Urso | $2,500.00 | 10 |
| Montana Secretary of State | $1,282.60 | 1 |
| MobileSphere, LLC | $1,200.00 | 3 |
| Burnt Timber Consulting, LLC | $1,000.00 | 3 |
| Alpha Graphics | $486.15 | 2 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | $284.22 | 2 |
| GoDaddy | $203.76 | 2 |
| Looney for Montana | $200.00 | 1 |
| WinRed | $199.24 | 2 |
| Signs Now | $124.00 | 2 |
| Best Western Plus | $121.85 | 1 |
| Winco | $102.18 | 1 |
| Tyler Newcombe | $100.00 | 1 |
| Freestone Restaurant | $78.00 | 1 |
| Staples | $77.82 | 5 |
| Commissioner of Political Practices | $50.00 | 1 |
| Harland Clark | $32.74 | 1 |
| Margaret Dore | $30.00 | 1 |
| Rise N Shine Cafe | $26.47 | 1 |
| Karl Gallant | $19.28 | 1 |
| Sky Blue Gun Shows | $15.50 | 1 |
| Safeway | $15.47 | 2 |
| GoDadddy | $5.19 | 1 |
| Stockman Bank | $5.00 | 1 |
David Sanders, Public Service Commission District No. 05, 2026: debts and loans still owed, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-01
| Owed to | Still owed | Lines |
|---|---|---|
| David Sanders, Public Service Commission District No. 05, 2026: debts and loans still owed, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-01 | ||
| David Sanders | $6,340.19 | 5 |
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.
David Sanders, Public Service Commission District No. 05, 2026: every contribution as filed, rows 1 to 25 of 113, data through 2026-10-01
| Date | Contributor | From | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Sanders, Public Service Commission District No. 05, 2026: every contribution as filed, rows 1 to 25 of 113, data through 2026-10-01 | |||
| 2025-11-03 | Dale Stovall | Missoula, MT | $50.00 |
| 2025-11-03 | Gregory VanHorssen | Clancy, MT | $450.00 |
| 2025-11-14 | Heather McRae | Helena, MT | $50.00 |
| 2025-11-14 | Alexandra Nelson | Helena, MT | $100.00 |
| 2025-11-14 | Verdell Jackson | Kalispell, MT | $100.00 |
| 2025-11-14 | Daniel Wickens | Clancy, MT | $300.00 |
| 2025-11-14 | Tony Urso | Helena, MT | $50.00 |
| 2025-11-14 | E J Redding | Helena, MT | $200.00 |
| 2025-11-14 | Matthew Cooper | Helena, MT | $110.00 |
| 2025-11-14 | Bob Brown | Great Falls, MT | $37.50 |
| 2025-11-14 | Cathy Brown | Great Falls, MT | $37.50 |
| 2025-11-14 | Sharon Thompson | Great Falls, MT | $20.00 |
| 2025-11-14 | Jim Thompson | Great Falls, MT | $20.00 |
| 2025-11-14 | Bowen Greenwood | Helena, MT | $100.00 |
| 2025-11-14 | Amy (Elevated Solutions) Nerison | Helena, MT | $250.00 |
| 2025-11-24 | Marion Alley | Missoula, MT | $100.00 |
| 2025-11-24 | Susan Armstrong | Missoula, MT | $100.00 |
| 2025-11-24 | Mark Haythornthwaite | Florence, MT | $200.00 |
| 2025-11-24 | Laura Haythornthwaite | Florence, MT | $200.00 |
| 2025-11-24 | Hugh Jess | Missoula, MT | $50.00 |
| 2025-11-24 | Linda Jesse | Missoula, MT | $50.00 |
| 2025-11-24 | Dave Mihalic | Missoula, MT | $250.00 |
| 2025-11-24 | Dan Peterson | Stevensville, MT | $75.00 |
| 2025-11-24 | Sally Peterson | Stevensville, MT | $75.00 |
| 2025-11-24 | Mike Scharf | Missoula, MT | $250.00 |
David Sanders, Public Service Commission District No. 05, 2026: every contribution as filed, rows 26 to 50 of 113, data through 2026-10-01
| Date | Contributor | From | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Sanders, Public Service Commission District No. 05, 2026: every contribution as filed, rows 26 to 50 of 113, data through 2026-10-01 | |||
| 2025-11-24 | Chris Wander | Missoula, MT | $450.00 |
| 2025-11-24 | Allen Pickens | Missoula, MT | $450.00 |
| 2025-11-24 | Matthew Cooper | Helena, MT | $340.00 |
| 2025-11-24 | Jack Connors | East Helena, MT | $200.00 |
| 2025-11-24 | Victoria Emmons | Missoula, MT | $200.00 |
| 2025-12-08 | John Doran | Helena, MT | $200.00 |
| 2025-12-31 | David Sanders | Helena, MT | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-01-14 | Robert Brown | Great Falls, MT | $75.00 |
| 2026-01-14 | David Williams | Las Vegas, NV | $50.00 |
| 2026-01-24 | Darcy Ermatinger | Missoula, MT | $100.00 |
| 2026-01-24 | Lana Hamilton | Missoula, MT | $50.00 |
| 2026-01-24 | Jesse Ohara | Kalispell, MT | $100.00 |
| 2026-02-09 | David Sanders | Helena, MT | $300.00 |
| 2026-02-09 | David (Doc) Moore | Missoula, MT | $250.00 |
| 2026-02-09 | Mary Porter | Missoula, MT | $50.00 |
| 2026-02-09 | Cameo Flood | Missoula, MT | $200.00 |
| 2026-02-09 | Barbara Haines | Missoula, MT | $100.00 |
| 2026-02-09 | Mark Haythornthwaite | Florence, MT | $200.00 |
| 2026-02-09 | Laura Haythornthwaite | Florence, MT | $200.00 |
| 2026-02-09 | Kathryn Alley | Missoula, MT | $100.00 |
| 2026-02-09 | Jim Hutcheson | Missoula, MT | $400.00 |
| 2026-02-09 | Linda Jesse | Missoula, MT | $100.00 |
| 2026-02-09 | Mike Schauf | Missoula, MT | $150.00 |
| 2026-02-09 | Paul Mwingwa | Lolo, MT | $50.00 |
| 2026-02-09 | Jack Callaghan | Missoula, MT | $50.00 |
David Sanders, Public Service Commission District No. 05, 2026: every contribution as filed, rows 51 to 75 of 113, data through 2026-10-01
| Date | Contributor | From | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Sanders, Public Service Commission District No. 05, 2026: every contribution as filed, rows 51 to 75 of 113, data through 2026-10-01 | |||
| 2026-02-09 | Peggy Annin | Missoula, MT | $50.00 |
| 2026-02-11 | David Sanders | Helena, MT | $200.00 |
| 2026-02-11 | Alan Ault | Missoula, MT | $200.00 |
| 2026-02-23 | Theresa Metropoulos | Helena, MT | $300.00 |
| 2026-02-23 | Jon A Metropoulos | Helena, MT | $300.00 |
| 2026-02-23 | James Weber | White Stone, VA | $470.00 |
| 2026-02-24 | Collister Johnson, Jr | San Clemente, CA | $470.00 |
| 2026-02-24 | Ramona Holt | Lolo, MT | $100.00 |
| 2026-02-24 | Ginger Voich | Alexandria, VA | $250.00 |
| 2026-02-25 | Mark Baker | Helena, MT | $470.00 |
| 2026-02-25 | James Stipcich | Helena, MT | $250.00 |
| 2026-02-25 | JENEAN SPENCER | Helena, MT | $240.00 |
| 2026-02-25 | Bruce M Spencer | Helena, MT | $240.00 |
| 2026-02-25 | John Doran | Helena, MT | $200.00 |
| 2026-02-25 | Brad Longcake | Clancy, MT | $250.00 |
| 2026-02-25 | Bowen Greenwood | Helena, MT | $60.00 |
| 2026-02-25 | Tom Rolfe | Helena, MT | $100.00 |
| 2026-02-25 | Alexander Sterhan | Helena, MT | $100.00 |
| 2026-02-25 | Elizabeth Hale | Helena, MT | $50.00 |
| 2026-03-02 | Carol Robinson | Great Falls, MT | $20.00 |
| 2026-03-02 | Linda Madsen | Great Falls, MT | $50.00 |
| 2026-03-02 | Thaddeus McCotter | Livonia, MI | $50.00 |
| 2026-03-02 | Duncan Sellars | Oakton, VA | $470.00 |
| 2026-03-04 | Jim Kissire | Dallas, TX | $470.00 |
| 2026-03-10 | James Hyland | Vienna, VA | $470.00 |
David Sanders, Public Service Commission District No. 05, 2026: every contribution as filed, rows 76 to 100 of 113, data through 2026-10-01
| Date | Contributor | From | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Sanders, Public Service Commission District No. 05, 2026: every contribution as filed, rows 76 to 100 of 113, data through 2026-10-01 | |||
| 2026-03-12 | Seth McClain | Missoula, MT | $100.00 |
| 2026-03-13 | Jennifer Betts | Whitefish, MT | $470.00 |
| 2026-03-15 | David Sanders | Helena, MT | $9,000.00 |
| 2026-03-16 | Karen Webb | Helena, MT | $35.00 |
| 2026-03-18 | Helena Poole | Missoula, MT | $250.00 |
| 2026-03-18 | Jesse Poole | Missoula, MT | $470.00 |
| 2026-03-18 | Marion Alley | Missoula, MT | $100.00 |
| 2026-03-23 | David Sanders | Helena, MT | $470.00 |
| 2026-03-23 | norman Nunnally | Columbia Falls, MT | $50.00 |
| 2026-03-28 | Noreen Lewis | BH, CA | $400.00 |
| 2026-03-28 | Laura Keyser | Kalispell, MT | $100.00 |
| 2026-03-28 | Brad Abell | Columbia Falls, MT | $100.00 |
| 2026-03-30 | Margaret Dore | Kalispell, MT | $470.00 |
| 2026-03-30 | Margaret Dore | Kalispell, MT | $30.00 |
| 2026-03-30 | Susan Farsula | McLean, VA | $470.00 |
| 2026-03-30 | Jeff Malmen | Boise, ID | $470.00 |
| 2026-03-31 | James Ellis | Alexandria, VA | $470.00 |
| 2026-03-31 | James Dorsey | Naples, FL | $400.00 |
| 2026-03-31 | Judy Dorsey | Naples, FL | $400.00 |
| 2026-04-02 | Carol Robinson | Great Falls, MT | $50.00 |
| 2026-04-02 | Andy Jazwick | Arlington, VA | $470.00 |
| 2026-04-11 | Daniel Wickens | Clancy, MT | $150.00 |
| 2026-04-15 | Keith McNally | San Diego, CA | $250.00 |
| 2026-04-15 | Dorie McNally | San Diego, CA | $250.00 |
| 2026-05-01 | The MAC-PAC | Helena, MT | $470.00 |
David Sanders, Public Service Commission District No. 05, 2026: every contribution as filed, rows 101 to 113 of 113, data through 2026-10-01
| Date | Contributor | From | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Sanders, Public Service Commission District No. 05, 2026: every contribution as filed, rows 101 to 113 of 113, data through 2026-10-01 | |||
| 2026-05-11 | Missoula County Republican Central Committee | Missoula, MT | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-05-13 | Lewis and Clark Republican Central Committee | HELENA, MT | $250.00 |
| 2026-05-17 | Heather McRae | Helena, MT | $50.00 |
| 2026-05-19 | Charles Feland | Helena, MT | $200.00 |
| 2026-05-19 | Lewis and Clark County Young Republicans | Helena, MT | $300.00 |
| 2026-05-20 | David and Joan Price | Great Falls, MT | $25.00 |
| 2026-05-27 | Karl Gallant | Fairfax Station, VA | $470.00 |
| 2026-05-27 | Karl Gallant | Fairfax Station, VA | $19.28 |
| 2026-06-01 | Ron Staley | Great Falls, MT | $100.00 |
| 2026-06-01 | Steve Dunkin | Great Falls, MT | $50.00 |
| 2026-06-01 | Willy Steward | Great Falls, MT | $50.00 |
| 2026-06-01 | Robert Brown | Great Falls, MT | $50.00 |
| 2026-06-01 | Dale Stovall | Missoula, MT | $45.00 |
What this record does not say about David Sanders, Public Service Commission District No. 05, 2026, data through 2026-10-01
It does not say whether David Sanders 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".