ReadTheDonation — Campaign Finance Data in Plain English

ReadTheDonation is an AI-powered platform that translates Federal Election Commission (FEC) campaign finance data into plain English. We analyze donations, spending, and donor patterns for every federal candidate, PAC, and political committee.

All data is sourced from the Federal Election Commission (FEC) public API and bulk data files. The FEC is a federal agency that tracks campaign contributions and spending for all federal elections. All data is public record.

Data is updated regularly as new FEC filings are submitted. Candidates file quarterly or monthly reports depending on their committee type, and all filings are reflected on ReadTheDonation shortly after being made public.

Yes! Use the search feature to find any federal candidate, political action committee (PAC), or committee by name. You can also browse by state, party, or office type.

ReadTheDonation covers all federal campaigns — Presidential, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House of Representatives. This includes primary and general election campaigns, as well as PACs, Super PACs, and joint fundraising committees.

Our comparison tool lets you see two candidates side-by-side with their fundraising totals, spending, donor sources, and financial metrics. Comparisons are available for candidates in the same race.

We track PACs, Super PACs, Hybrid PACs, Party Committees, and Candidate Committees. Each type has different rules about contribution limits and spending.