Missouri Campaign Finance Overview
Missouri ranks 18th among all U.S. states and territories in total federal campaign fundraising for the 2024 election cycle. Federal candidates from Missouri raised a combined $60.5M and spent $55.6M during this period. The state is home to 35 federal candidates who filed with the Federal Election Commission.
Individual donors from Missouri ZIP codes contributed $116.2M across 844 ZIP codes tracked in FEC filings, making the state a significant source of political contributions nationwide.
Party Breakdown in Missouri
| Party | Candidates | Total Raised | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 15 | $12.0M | 19.8% |
| Republicans | 17 | $47.4M | 78.4% |
Republican candidates in Missouri outraised their Democratic counterparts by $35.4M, reflecting the state's fundraising dynamics in the 2024 cycle.
Office Breakdown: Senate vs House
| Office | Candidates | Total Raised |
|---|---|---|
| Senate | 4 | $28.6M |
| House | 31 | $31.9M |
Top 10 Fundraising Candidates in Missouri
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Office | Total Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawley, Joshua David Sen | REP | Senate | $27.5M |
| 2 | Smith, Jason T | REP | House | $6.5M |
| 3 | Bell, Wesley MR | DEM | House | $5.4M |
| 4 | Wagner, Ann L. | REP | House | $4.3M |
| 5 | Bush, Cori | DEM | House | $4.2M |
| 6 | Graves, Samuel B. Jr. | REP | House | $2.8M |
| 7 | Onder, Robert For Jr. | REP | House | $1.8M |
| 8 | Luetkemeyer, W Blaine | REP | House | $1.4M |
| 9 | Cleaver, Emanuel II | DEM | House | $1.4M |
| 10 | Alford, Mark | REP | House | $1.3M |
Top Donor ZIP Codes in Missouri
| ZIP Code | City | Total Donated |
|---|---|---|
| 63105 | Saint Louis | $7.7M |
| 63124 | Saint Louis | $6.5M |
| 63108 | Saint Louis | $5.6M |
| 63131 | Saint Louis | $3.8M |
| 65803 | Springfield | $3.7M |
| 63017 | Chesterfield | $2.7M |
| 63141 | Saint Louis | $2.6M |
| 64112 | Kansas City | $2.5M |
| 65203 | Columbia | $2.5M |
| 63122 | Kirkwood | $2.0M |
The wealthiest donor ZIP code in Missouri is 63105 in Saint Louis, where individual donors contributed $7.7M to federal campaigns.
Fundraising vs Spending
Across all federal candidates in Missouri, total spending reached $55.6M against $60.5M raised, representing a 92% burn rate. Candidates in this state retained a portion of their fundraising for future use or reserves.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much money was raised by federal candidates in Missouri in 2024?
Federal candidates from Missouri raised a combined $60.5M during the 2024 election cycle, ranking the state 18th out of all U.S. states and territories. This includes 15 Democratic and 17 Republican candidates who filed with the FEC.
Which candidate raised the most money in Missouri?
The top fundraiser in Missouri was Hawley, Joshua David Sen, who raised $27.5M running for Senate as a REP candidate.
What ZIP code in Missouri donates the most to political campaigns?
ZIP code 63105 in Saint Louis, Missouri is the top-donating ZIP code with $7.7M in individual contributions to federal campaigns.
Do Democrats or Republicans raise more money in Missouri?
Republicans outraise Democrats in Missouri, with Republican candidates collecting $47.4M (78.4%) compared to $12.0M (19.8%) for Democrats.
Methodology
All data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings for the 2024 election cycle. Candidate totals reflect money raised and spent as reported in official FEC filings. Donor ZIP code totals are based on itemized individual contribution records where the donor's residence is in Missouri. Party classifications reflect the candidate's FEC filing designation.