Monolith Analytics · Nebraska 2026 · Campaign money
Legislature, District 2
Dean Helmick (R)Caitlin Knutson (D)
Dean Helmick reports $47,421 on hand to Caitlin Knutson’s $32,065. Outside groups have spent $193,437 in this race, $157,637 of it to help Caitlin Knutson.
Side by side
| Helmick | Knutson | |
|---|---|---|
| Cash on hand, latest report | $47,421filed Oct 22 | $32,065filed Oct 26 |
| Raised since the primary | $133,394 | $113,782 |
| Raised in 2026 | $220,014$2,088 of it in-kind | $189,592$5,493 of it in-kind |
| Spent in 2026 | $160,093 | $157,528 |
| The candidate’s own money | $15,776 | $355 |
| Outside spending for | $34,861 | $89,254 |
| Outside spending against | $68,383 | $939 |
Money in, by month
Outside spending
| Spender | Candidate | Since the primary | All 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preserve The Good Lifelast on Oct 15 | Caitlin Knutsonfor | $56,362 | $56,362 |
| Nebraskans For A Stronger Futurelast on Oct 16 | Dean Helmickagainst | $42,284 | $42,284 |
| Nebraska Conservative Leadership Fundlast on Sep 24 | Dean Helmickfor | $34,861 | $34,861 |
| Preserve The Good Lifelast on Oct 14 | Dean Helmickagainst | $26,098 | $26,098 |
| Nebraskans For A Stronger Futurelast on Oct 13 | Caitlin Knutsonfor | $19,392 | $19,392 |
| Protect The Good Lifelast on Sep 28 | Caitlin Knutsonfor | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| Cornhusker Conservativeslast on Oct 12 | Caitlin Knutsonagainst | $939 | $939 |
Dean Helmick
Where the money comes from
- Individuals$93,605
- PACs$62,311
- Businesses and groups$38,158
- The candidate$15,776
- Other candidates$9,414
- Parties$750
Largest givers, 2026
- J Peter (Pete) RickettsIndividuals, Omaha$20,000
- Dean HelmickThe candidate, Plattsmouth$15,776
- Nebraska Chamber Of Commerce And Industry PACPACs, Lincoln$9,500
- Carlene OstranderIndividuals, Avoca$8,900
- Rob Clements For LegislatureOther candidates, Elmwood$7,314
- Derek HelmickIndividuals, Auburn$6,012
- Nebraska Bankers State Political Action CommitteePACs, Lincoln$6,000
- Joseph RichIndividuals, Balacynwyd$6,000
Largest payees, 2026
- Axiom Strategiesadditional 5000 palm cards, axiom ein81-4187014 800 w 47th street, , axiom first payment for campaign managme$97,288
- Ax Mediastreaming$24,500
- Uspsmore stamps, more stamps prior to the anticipated inc, stamps$5,793
- The Political Firmlicense fee, production$4,920
- Remington Research Grouptext messages, text messages no third party expenses pa, text messages paid directly no third par$4,835
- John Murantefund raising$3,820
Caitlin Knutson
Where the money comes from
- PACs$114,575
- Individuals$49,871
- Businesses and groups$20,080
- Other candidates$3,500
- Parties$1,211
- The candidate$355
Largest givers, 2026
- IBEW PAC Voluntary FundPACs, Washington D.C.$38,000
- Democracy NebraskaPACs, Lincoln$25,000
- Nebraska State Education Association PACPACs, Lincoln$17,500
- International Assn Of Fire Fighters (Lincoln Fire Fighters Assn.) Local 644Businesses and groups, Lincoln$10,000
- Nebraska Association Of Trial Attorneys PACPACs, Omaha$7,500
- Legislative Majority PACPACs, Washington$7,500
- Danielle ConradIndividuals, Lincoln$5,700
- Sam JacobsIndividuals, New York$5,000
- Gifts of $250 or lessnot itemized$16,557
Largest payees, 2026
- Bcom Solutions LLCdigital advertising$87,000
- Unionist Printing Comailer, postcards, print materials$15,238
- Unionist Printingprinting$14,519
- Hudson Bay Cocommunications, voter contact & phone calls$10,105
- Uspspostage, stamps$5,571
- Garrett Connelycompliance and canvassing$2,585
About these numbers
- “Raised” adds up itemized receipts, net of amendments, including in-kind gifts; pledges are left out. Cash on hand is the campaign’s own figure from its latest statement.
- Spending leaves out third-party expenditure rows, which repeat in-kind items.
- Outside spending is independent expenditures that name a candidate, for or against, by the group that paid.