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RPAC 2025 Annual Report

Investing in Advocacy. Protecting Property Rights. Shaping the Future of Housing.

In 2025, the South Central Kansas REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) continued its mission to advance REALTOR®-friendly public policy and support candidates who understand the critical role housing plays in strong, vibrant communities. Through strategic investments, intentional relationship-building, and visible advocacy, RPAC delivered meaningful results for our members and the region.

Candidate Engagement & Endorsements

RSCK reinforced its commitment to informed, values-driven advocacy through nine in-depth candidate interviews conducted during the 2025 election cycle. These interviews allowed REALTOR® leaders to engage directly with candidates, evaluate their positions on issues impacting property rights, housing supply, and affordability, and assess alignment with REALTOR® priorities.

Based on these conversations, RSCK proudly issued endorsements to candidates who demonstrated a strong understanding of the real estate industry and a commitment to policies that support a healthy housing market. This deliberate and proactive approach ensures RPAC investments are guided by substance, not rhetoric—and that our members’ voices are represented at the decision-making table.

Coffee with Candidates

RSCK hosted its second annual Coffee with Candidates, offering members a unique opportunity to connect with endorsed candidates in an informal, accessible setting. REALTORS® were able to ask questions, share real-world perspectives, and build authentic relationships with those seeking public office.

This event strengthened RPAC’s advocacy efforts by empowering members with direct access to candidates and reinforcing the importance of REALTOR® engagement beyond Election Day. Coffee with Candidates continues to be a valuable tool for fostering dialogue, trust, and long-term collaboration.

Strategic Political Investments

In the 2025 general election, RPAC supported Wichita City Council and USD 259 candidates with $5,500 in campaign investments, achieving a win rate of 6 out of 7 races. These results reflect both the effectiveness of RPAC’s endorsement process and the collective impact of REALTOR® investments in local elections that directly shape housing policy.

Brokerage Recognition Awards

RPAC celebrated outstanding brokerage leadership during the annual awards ceremony in December through the RPAC Brokerage Recognition Awards, honoring firms that demonstrated exceptional commitment to participation and investment.

2025 Award Recipients:

Small Brokerage (5–20 agents)

  • Highest Participation Rate: Walter Morris & Son – 100%
  • Most Dollars Invested: Coldwell Banker APW – $3,885

Large Brokerage (21+ agents)

  • Highest Participation Rate: ReeceNichols South Central Kansas – 55%
  • Most Dollars Invested: Berkshire Hathaway PenFed – $9,214

These brokerages set the standard for leadership, engagement, and belief in the power of collective advocacy.

Fair Housing Leadership

For the fourth consecutive year, RSCK participated in the City of Wichita Fair Housing Month Proclamation, reaffirming REALTORS®’ commitment to equal access to housing and the principles of the Fair Housing Act.

In 2025, RSCK expanded this effort by hosting a pre-meeting reception at City Hall for the first time. This intentional gathering created space for REALTORS® to connect directly with City Council members and community leaders, demonstrating—visibly and collectively—that REALTORS® are the #1 advocates for fair housing in our community. Showing up year after year has strengthened relationships, elevated important conversations, and reinforced REALTOR® leadership on housing equity.

The Housing Trap: Elevating the Conversation

A major highlight of 2025 was RSCK’s leadership in bringing The Housing Trap conversation to Wichita. Through public events, facilitated discussions, and targeted workshops with elected officials, developers, and community leaders, RSCK helped elevate the dialogue around housing as both shelter and investment.

These efforts positioned REALTORS® as conveners and thought partners in addressing housing supply, affordability, and local policy barriers—moving the conversation beyond ideology toward shared values and practical solutions.

Looking Ahead

The successes of 2025 reflect the power of RPAC investments and REALTOR® engagement. Through intentional advocacy, strategic partnerships, and visible leadership, RPAC continues to protect property rights, support fair housing, and ensure REALTORS® have a strong voice in shaping the future of housing in South Central Kansas.

Together, we are not just participating in the political process—we are leading it.

WHY SHOULD YOU INVEST IN RPAC?

The REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) is your best investment to influence the long-term growth and stability of the real estate industry. We support and educate pro-REALTOR® candidates on legislative issues that impact your business the most at all levels of government. When REALTORS® support and strengthen RPAC, the real estate industry derives three distinct benefits:

  • RPAC gives our industry a way to support candidates who understand our business and share our views on legislation affecting real estate. As elected officials, their votes on our issues are more likely to be supportive of our industry.
  • RPAC contributions give us access to the lawmakers whom we have supported. Access does not mean that we can buy a lawmaker’s vote; it simply means that we will have an opportunity to state our case to a lawmaker who is willing to remain open-minded and uncommitted until he or she has heard our position.
  • RPAC also gives our industry political credibility. In politics, credibility means we can hold lawmakers accountable for their actions. If lawmakers support our views, RPAC gives us a way to help them when they need our support at election time. Decisions on contributions for candidates are based on an individual’s voting record, not party affiliations. It is a candidate’s demonstration of support for REALTOR® issues that lead to an RPAC contribution.

Think about some of the following issues:

  • Protecting Private Property Rights
  • Mortgage Interest Deduction
  • Property Tax
  • Mortgage Financing
  • Flood Insurance
  • Qualified as "Essential" during COVID Pandemic

WHAT IS THE REALTOR® PARTY?

The REALTOR® Party is about REALTORS® working together to VOTE, ACT and INVEST to protect the Dream of Home Ownership, to build vibrant communities, and to promote a strong U.S. economy.

  • Vote - REALTORS® working together to protect REALTOR® interests by voting and educating voters about issues that affect property owners.
  • Act - REALTORS® working together in support of policies and regulations that promote homeownership and the real estate industry.
  • Invest - REALTORS® working together to contribute to candidates who support REALTORS® and private property rights.

 RPAC History

In 1969, the National Association of REALTORS® formed the Real Estate Political Action Committee to increase the political involvement and influence of its membership. REPAC was maintained and operated separately from NAR. REPAC solicited voluntary contributions from NAR members and pooled the funds to collectively contribute to candidates running for public office.

In 1974, the REPAC was changed to the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) and was made an unincorporated, non-profit, bipartisan standing committee for the National Association of REALTORS®. By 1979, the national RPAC was the largest PAC in the United States in terms of contributions to federal candidates. By 1982, all 50 states and the District of Columbia had executed a cooperative agreement with national RPAC and had state RPACs in operation.

Today, the national RPAC remains an effective legislative advocate for the real estate industry and for the interest of property ownership. Based on the 2002 and 2004 election cycles, RPAC ranked 1st in total campaign contributions to candidates among all political action committees. In addition, NAR was named the 9th most powerful interest group in Fortune magazine’s “Washington Power 25” list, which measured the power and effectiveness of 120 interest groups, labor unions, and trade associations nationwide. NAR’s success today may be attributed to grassroots strength and contributions from embers like you.

INVEST IN RPAC

Thank you for your interest in investing in the REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC).

Follow these steps to invest in RPAC or to check your current contributions:

  1. Visit the RSCK RPAC Investment Website and log in using your member NRDS ID.
  2. Once logged in choose the current PAC cycle you'd like to invest in.
  3. Fill out the information on the page and then click Process Investment.