RPAC
Invest in real estate’s future with the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC).
Political Advocacy Starts with You
As a REALTOR®, RPAC is your avenue for political action, ensuring your interests are represented where it matters most.
The REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) protects property rights by supporting candidates who champion real estate issues. Through RPAC, REALTORS® amplify their voice in government.
RPAC is funded by voluntary contributions from REALTORS® across the state. These funds are distributed on a nonpartisan basis to candidates who support housing, property rights and a strong real estate market.
RPAC Major Investors
See the Wisconsin REALTORS® who have made a $1,000 commitment to RPAC.
See the RPAC Major InvestorsAnnual Legislative Reports
Discover how RPAC has benefited your business and Wisconsin property owners.
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Why does RPAC matter?
RPAC is a vital partner for REALTORS®. Every legislative session sees thousands of bills introduced, and elections determine who decides the laws that impact your business. RPAC helps elect lawmakers who support policies beneficial to real estate.
Through ongoing research and monitoring, RPAC keeps REALTORS® informed and engaged, ensuring your voice is heard on the legislative issues that matter most to the industry.
Does RPAC buy votes?
RPAC does not buy votes; candidates and public officials are not for sale. However, by helping to elect public policy decision-makers, RPAC assures REALTORS® the opportunity to present their views and be heard. RPAC fully complies with all state and federal election laws.
How are RPAC investments disbursed?
- All fundraising efforts and contributions to candidates are administered by a board of RPAC trustees. Decisions made by the trustees are submitted to the WRA board of directors.
- Funds are disbursed on a nonpartisan basis to Democrats and Republicans alike, based on issues and support of the REALTOR® legislative agenda.
- RPAC is one of the largest trade-association PACs in the U.S. and in Wisconsin.
- Seventy cents of every dollar raised stays in Wisconsin for state and local elections, and the remaining money is transferred to the National Association of REALTORS®' PAC for contributions to federal candidates.
What are the various RPAC advocacy investor levels?
PARTNER: $100 – $249
Initial RPAC investor level
- Name in an advocacy email to all members
- Recognition at the WRA annual convention
ADVOCATE: $250 – $499
Second RPAC investor level
- Name in an advocacy email to all members
- Recognition at the WRA annual convention
- Name in publication of advocacy materials
- Recognition in the WRA magazine once a year
DEFENDER: $500 – $749
Third RPAC investor level
- Name in an advocacy email to all members
- Recognition at the WRA annual convention
- Name in publication of advocacy materials
- Recognition in the WRA magazine once a year
- Recognition at REALTOR® & Government Day event
GUARDIAN: $750 – $999
Fourth RPAC investor level
- Name in an advocacy email to all members
- Recognition at the WRA annual convention
- Name in publication of advocacy materials
- Recognition in the WRA magazine once a year
- Recognition at REALTOR® & Government Day event
- Separate acknowledgement at WRA annual convention
- Commemorative gold pin
CHAMPION: $1,000+
Highest RPAC investor level
- Name in an advocacy email to all members
- Recognition at the WRA annual convention
- Name in publication of advocacy materials
- Recognition in the WRA magazine once a year
- Recognition at REALTOR® & Government Day event
- Separate acknowledgement at WRA annual convention
- Special recognition at the WRA annual convention RPAC event
- Commemorative platinum pin
