Your RPAC investments make a measurable impact. Together, we help protect our industry, strengthen our communities, and ensure a bright future for REALTORS® across Michigan.
| Category | RPAC 1 | RPAC 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Donate to RPAC 1 >>> | Donate to RPAC 2 >>> | |
| Primary Purpose | Supports candidates running for public office who champion REALTOR® issues | Supports ballot initiatives and issue advocacy impacting the industry and private property rights |
| Focus Areas | Local, state, and federal candidates | Statewide and local ballot proposals, policy issues, and municipal initiatives |
| Decision Makers | RPAC Trustees with state and national input, in partnership with Association leadership | Association leadership and issue advocacy teams |
| Contribution Use | Direct contributions to candidates | Larger, less frequent contributions to ballot campaigns and issue-focused efforts |
| Who Can Contribute | REALTOR® Members only; cannot accept contributions from non-Members | Members, Business Partners, and Non-Members; contributions accepted from a wide range of supporters |
| Corporate Contributions | Not allowed | Allowed |
| Local Association Role | Build relationships with elected officials | Engage in local issue advocacy |
| Key Examples | Endorsing candidates who support property rights and REALTOR® priorities | Eliminating the Michigan Business Tax (MBT), opposing harmful eminent domain measures, defeating service tax proposals |
| Overall Function | Candidate support arm of REALTOR® Advocacy | Issue advocacy and ballot campaign arm of REALTOR® advocacy |
Since 1969, RPAC has promoted the election of pro-REALTOR® candidates across the United States. The purpose of RPAC is clear: REALTORS® raise and spend money to elect candidates who understand and support their interests.
The money to accomplish this comes from voluntary contributions made by REALTORS®. These are not members’ dues; this is money given freely by REALTORS® in recognition of how important campaign fundraising is to the political process.
RPAC doesn’t buy votes. RPAC enables REALTORS® to support candidates that support the issues that are important to their profession and livelihood.
COMMITTEE 100% PARTICIPATION |
| Budget and Finance |
Golden R $5,000+ |
Crystal R $2,500+ |
Sterling R $1,000+ |
Gold Circle $500-$999 |
| Natalie Rowe |
Silver Circle $250-$499 |
| Brian Lewis |
Century Circle $100-$249 |
| Shelly Pattison |
| DeAnna Phillips |
| Chris Speer |
| Marty Wagar |
*Contributions are not deductible for Federal income tax purposes. RPAC contributions are voluntary and used for political purposes. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal or otherwise impacting your membership rights. For individuals investing $1,000.00 or greater, up to 30% of this total investment may be forwarded to the National Association of REALTORSs® RPAC. All amounts forwarded to the National Association of REALTORS® RPAC are charged against the applicable contribution limits under 52 U.S.C. 30116. Nothing herein shall be construed as a solicitation of contributions from non-members. A copy of the federal report, filed by National RPAC with the Federal Election Commission, is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington D.C.20463. State reports are filed with the Michigan Secretary of State, Elections Division, Lansing, Michigan.
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