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Also gave $2K to joint fundraising committees. That isn't in the totals here, because those committees pass the money on to others.
Grouped by the exact name reported to the FEC, which has no ID for individual donors. Other people with this name may be included.
Total Contributed
$38K
Contributions
34
Recipients
3
Active Period
2001–2026
Party Lean
Top States
Summary
MESSERSMITH, MICHAEL is an individual political donor based in IL. They have contributed $38K across 34 contributions to 3 recipients. Their average contribution is $1K. Top recipients include ARNOLD & PORTER KAYE SCHOLER LLP (APKS) PARTNERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE, CITIZENS FOR ARLEN SPECTER, HILLARY FOR AMERICA. Their political giving spans from the 2002 to the 2026 election cycle, with peak giving of $10K in 2024.
Contribution amounts per election cycle, colored by recipient party
Committees and candidates receiving contributions, all cycles
Source: FEC bulk data