RPAC
The Pennsylvania Realtors® Political Action Committee (RPAC) is the political arm of PAR working to support candidates who support Realtor® and consumer interests.
Your Best Investment in Real Estate
Now more than ever, it’s critical to invest in RPAC.
RPAC represents your interests and works to advocate for legislation that helps your business and stop laws that could have an adverse impact on the real estate industry and your clients.
RPAC is non-partisan, considering all candidates for support and focusing on where candidates stand on Realtor® issues, rather than their party affiliation.
Individually, it’s difficult to change things. But together, you and your colleagues can influence decisions made in Harrisburg, Washington, D.C. and your local communities.
One-Time Investment
Make a one-time investment today to support your business and protect your clients.
Recurring Investment
Interested in monthly payments? Enroll in the recurring investment program and learn more about RPAC’s Accelerated Major Investor Recognition Program.
RPAC Investment Levels
RPAC has many investment levels to choose from, each with various benefits.
Investment Levels
- Platinum ‘R’ - $10,000 initial annual investment; $5,000 to sustain
- Golden ‘R’ - $5,000 initial annual investment; $2,000 to sustain
- Crystal ‘R’ - $2,500 initial annual investment; $1,500 to sustain
- Sterling ‘R’ - $1,000 annually
- Governor’s Club - $500 – $999.99 annually
- Capitol Club - $250 – $499.99 annually
- $99 Club - $99 – $249.99 annually
- RPAC Investor - $15 – $98.99 annually
NAR President’s Circle
The President’s Circle is an influential group of Realtors® who contribute directly to Realtor®-friendly candidates at the federal level. Click here for more information on the NAR Realtor® Party website.
NAR RPAC Hall of Fame
Recognizes those Realtors® investing at least $25,000 in cumulative monetary investments over a lifetime of giving to RPAC.
PAR RPAC Hall of Fame
Recognizes those Realtors® investing at least $10,000 in cumulative monetary investments over a lifetime of giving to RPAC.
Corporate Major Investors
Associations and real estate companies also have the opportunity to support RPAC efforts through the corporate major investor program. The program offers four investment levels - Platinum, Golden, Crystal and Sterling - with the same corresponding amounts as individual major investors. Please note: corporate major investment levels are annual and do not feature a sustaining amount in subsequent years.
Elections
Realtor® support of RPAC is essential to the political success of PAR, the National Association of Realtors® and local Realtor® associations. Realtor® investments help elect candidates who support Realtor® and consumer interests.
RPAC is non-partisan, considering all candidates for support and focusing on where candidates stand on Realtor® issues, rather than their party affiliation.
RPAC works closely with local Realtor® associations throughout a rigorous candidate screening and support process. RPAC policy requires candidate interviews in all races involving an open seat. Candidate interviews for races involving an incumbent are not necessary unless there is interest in supporting a challenger.
The purpose of the detailed candidate screening process is to develop and strengthen local contacts with candidates and elected officials and to convey Realtor® issues and concerns, as well as to elect candidates to public office who have a detailed understanding of Realtor® and consumer issues. The rigorous process also aims to encourage Realtor® participation in the political process.
If you are a candidate for state-level public office and you’re interested in learning more about our screening process, please contact Sherri Martin, PAR director of Public Policy & Political Affairs.
Determining which candidate to support is an important process involving local association members, RPAC Trustees and state and local staff. Contact PA RPAC staff to see how you can get involved.
2021 Elections - Key Dates
- May 18 – Pennsylvania primary election. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Nov. 2 – Pennsylvania general election. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
RPAC 2020 General Election Guide
Learn about the candidates RPAC endorsed in the 2020 general election.
2020 RPAC Investors
Thank you RPAC investors!
As of Dec. 31, 2020
PA RPAC Hall of Fame
PA RPAC Hall of Fame recognizes members who invested an accumulated amount of $10,000 or more in RPAC.
President’s Circle Members
Christopher Beadling
Christina Cardone
Dominic Cardone
David Dean
Kenneth Enochs
Gregory Herb
Bill Lublin
Sherri Martin
Jane Maslowski
Michael McGee
Marc McMaster
Kathleen McQuilkin
Bette McTamney
Ellen Renish
Anne Rubin
Alexa Sanchez
Lisa Sanderson
Thomas Skiffington
Brian Slater
Janice Smarto
Sandra Stevens
Merlin Weaver
Debora Weidman-Phillips
Joseph Younger
Platinum ‘R’ Members
Allan Domb
Ken Enochs
Pennsylvania Association of Realtors®
Greater Philadelphia Association
Suburban West Realtors® Association
Merlin Weaver
Golden ‘R’ Members
Kit Anstey
Christina Cardone
Dominic Cardone
David Dean
Sally Heimbrook
Gregory Herb
Bill Lublin
Jane Maslowski
Montgomery County Association
Al Perry
Chris Raad
George Raad
Ellen Renish
Anne Rubin
Alexa Sanchez
Lisa Sanderson
Tom Skiffington
Brian Slater
Janice Smarto
Christopher Somers
Sandra Stevens
Richard Strahm
H. Joseph Younger
Crystal ‘R’ Members
Bucks County Association
Centre County Association
Jodi Diego
Michael McCann
Marc McMaster
Bette McTamney
Bob Ramagli
Erica Ramus
Debora Weidman-Phillips
Sterling ‘R’ Members
Ilysa Abrams
Jennifer-Lyn Amantea
Raul Azpiazu
Brittney Baker Shurr
Noelle Barbone
Susan Barchik
Mark Barone
Chris Beadling
Darwyn Benedict
BHHS Fox & Roach HQ
David Bode
Terese Brittingham
Steven Brown
Paula Campbell
Derek Canova
Barbara Capozzi
Patricia Carey
Anne Costello
Thomas Cramer
J. Patrick Curran
Daryl Tillman Realty Group
Louise D'Alessandro
Stephen D'Antonio
John Esser
William Festa
Susan Fox McFadden
Luann Fraicola
Courtney Franklin
Harry Fry
Kevin Gallagher
Jill Goldman
Robin Gordon
Timothy Graham
Greater Harrisburg Association
Greater Scranton Board
Michelle Gueci
Stefanie Hahn
Charlene Haislip
Elle Hale
Barbara Hamilton
Helen Hanna Casey
Larry Hatter
James Helsel
Amanda Helwig
Kevin Hodrick
Ron Huber
Frank Jacovini
Henry Jacquelin
Justin Johnson
Kevin Juliano
Brian Kane
Bob Kelly
Henry Lerner
Dennis Manley
Barbara Margolis
Sherri Martin
Anne Marie Matteo
Guy Matteo
David Mattes
Paul Mazzochetti
Deborah McCabe
Cecilia McCarthy
Mike McGee
Joseph McGettigan
Kathleen McGuriman
Kathleen McQuilkin
Tom McQuilkin
Mark Mohn
Robert Moncavage
Preston Moore
Sean Moretti
Kim Moyer
Nicole Murray
Randy Myer
Lindsay Neary
Maryellen O'Brien
Jonathan Orens
Heather Petrone-Shook
Pike/Wayne Association
Mike Pion
Pocono Mountains Association
Todd Polinchock
Kathie Ramer
Vincent Range
Cheryl Rawlings
Jack Rawlings
Reading-Berks Association
Mark Reale
Realtors® of Metropolitan Pittsburgh
Eric Rehling
Dorothy Rhone
Jamie Ridge
Donald Roth
Megan Rummel
Michelle Schocker
Maureen Sexton
Robert Shaffer
Alex Shnayder
Melissa Sieg
David Singer
Kim Skumanick
Carey Smith
Jerry Speer
Anthony Stipa
Charles Swidzinski
Theresa Tarquinio
Carol Tomayko
Joseph Tornetta
Todd Umbenhauer
Brian Vankirk
Victoria Venezia
Abe Wagner
Roderick Walker
Paul Walsh
Brad Weisman
Debbie West
Kenneth Worley
Angela Young
Governor’s Club Members
View the complete list of Governor’s Club members.
Capitol Club Members
View the complete list of Capitol Club members.
$99 Club Members
View the complete list of $99 Club members.
RPAC Leadership
Pennsylvania RPAC is governed by a 20-member Board of Trustees, with two trustees from each of the 10 PAR districts.
2021 Officers:
- Chair: Brian Slater
- Vice Chair: Mark Mohn
- Treasurer: Linc Slipakoff
Click here for a full list of all 2021 PA Realtors® Political Action Committee Trustees, contact information and jurisdictions.
Disclaimers
Personal Contribution Disclaimer:
Contributions are not deductible for income tax purposes. Contributions to RPAC are voluntary and are used for political purposes. The amount suggested is merely a guideline and you may contribute more or less than the suggested amount. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal and the National Association of REALTORS® or any of its state associations or local boards will not favor or disfavor any member because of the amount contributed. 70% of each contribution is used by your state PAC to support state and local political candidates. Until your state PAC reaches its RPAC goal 30% is sent to National RPAC to support federal candidates and is charged against your limits under 52 U.S.C. § 30116; after the state PAC reaches its RPAC goal it may elect to retain your entire contribution for use in supporting state and local candidates.
Corporate Contribution Disclaimer:
All contributions are non-deductible. 100% of your contribution up to $999 will be directed to the PA RPAC administrative fund, which utilizes the funds to engage in other political activities. 30% of corporate investments $1,000 or more will be directed to NAR’s Political Advocacy Fund, which utilizes the funds to engage in other federal political activities, and the state RPAC administrative fund will retain 70%.