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Ned Pillersdorf
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Kentucky’s 5th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Ned Pillersdorf is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Kentucky’s 5th District on November 3, 2026, against Hal Rogers (R, inc.). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Ned Pillersdorf’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Ned Pillersdorf’s campaign has raised $377,089 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $106,494 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- The candidate’s own money and loans$191,450
- Individual donors$185,389
- PACs and other committees$250
From donors who gave over $200: $88,716 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 76% from Kentucky, 24% from other states. Top states: Kentucky $67,691 (76%), Kansas $4,750 (5%), California $3,600 (4%), Illinois $3,500 (4%), New York $3,500 (4%). About 110 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6KY05152 (2026 reports).
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Ned Pillersdorf’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Ned Pillersdorf (Democratic); Hal Rogers (Republican, incumbent); Gerardo Serrano (Independent); Mikel Wein (Independent)
- Incumbent: Hal Rogers (R)
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 4; all agree
- Kentucky 5th District 2026: who’s running
- Every Kentucky race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Kentucky
Early voting: Oct 29 – Oct 31. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in Kentucky
- Check your registration on Kentucky’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Kentucky
Ballots already cast in Kentucky: 38,085 (absentee and excused in-person, unofficial, as of Oct 24; Kentucky State Board of Elections): 2.5% of 2022 midterm turnout in Kentucky (1,502,626) · 1.1% of registered voters in Kentucky
About Ned Pillersdorf
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Ned Pillersdorf quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Attorney with a law practice of 44 years. · nedforcongress.com (source for Attorney with a law practice of 44 years.) (archived copy of the source for Attorney with a law practice of 44 years.)
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at nedforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1), nedforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 2), nedforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: No statement found (looked at nedforcongress.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 1), nedforcongress.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 2); October 25, 2026).
- Health care: “These programs are a reflection of our values as Americans: that no matter where you live or how many zeroes are on your paycheck, you deserve access to quality and affordable health care.” July 30, 2025 · nedforcongress.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: No statement found (looked at nedforcongress.com (checked for Labor, page 1), nedforcongress.com (checked for Labor, page 2); October 25, 2026).
- Immigration: No statement found (looked at nedforcongress.com (checked for Immigration, page 1), nedforcongress.com (checked for Immigration, page 2); October 25, 2026).
- Housing: No statement found (looked at nedforcongress.com (checked for Housing, page 1), nedforcongress.com (checked for Housing, page 2); October 25, 2026).
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Ned Pillersdorf has used:
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Questions and answers
Has Ned Pillersdorf been backed by AIPAC?
No. Ned Pillersdorf has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Ned Pillersdorf had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.