Dunn Funds $5 Million Super PAC for Rogers
Texas oil executive Tim Dunn has given $5 million to a super PAC supporting Republican Mike Rogers in the Michigan U.S. Senate race.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Tim Dunn has donated $5 million this cycle to a super PAC backing Mike Rogers' campaign for U.S. Senate in Michigan. Dunn's Michigan money was routed through the Great Lakes Conservative Fund.
Why it matters
The contributions show how a single donor can shape outside spending in a competitive Senate contest. Michigan's race is rated 'Lean Democratic' by the Cook Political Report, making the outside money a notable factor.
Dunn's $5 million Michigan commitment dwarfs the $2.5 million installments that made up more than 98% of the Great Lakes Conservative Fund's first-half 2025 fundraising. His $11 million in Texas Republican PAC giving this cycle exceeds the Michigan total by $6 million.
The players
Tim Dunn
Midland, Texas oil executive and major Republican donor who has funded conservative political committees across several states.
Mike Rogers
Former Republican congressman and Senate candidate seeking to unseat the Democratic incumbent in Michigan.
Haley Stevens
Michigan Democratic congresswoman who announced a last-minute endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers.
The details
Dunn's Michigan contributions flowed through the Great Lakes Conservative Fund in two installments of $2.5 million each, made in April and June 2025. Separately, Haley Stevens announced a last-minute endorsement of Mike Rogers in the race.
Timeline
April 2025: Dunn gives the first $2.5 million installment to the Great Lakes Conservative Fund.
June 2025: Dunn gives the second $2.5 million installment to the Great Lakes Conservative Fund.
July 31, 2025: Mid-year FEC report is filed showing the contributions.
Market Landscape
Dunn's Texas spending, including $30 million backing Texas Republicans over several years, shows a pattern of concentrated donor money shaping down-ballot and Senate outcomes. The Michigan commitment extends that pattern into a state where the Cook Political Report rates the race 'Lean Democratic.'
For Michigan voters, the outside money means the Senate race will likely draw heavier advertising and mailings in the coming months. Residents will see more political messaging funded by donors based outside the state.
The takeaway
Large individual donations to super PACs can shift how a race is funded and messaged, so checking federal filings can show who is paying for political advertising in your state.
Further reading
Explore more Philanthropy coverage to see how major donors direct money into political causes.
Source note: This article includes information reported by San Antonio Current.
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