New York Campaign Finance Overview
New York ranks 3rd among all U.S. states and territories in total federal campaign fundraising for the 2024 election cycle. Federal candidates from New York raised a combined $222.9M and spent $205.2M during this period. The state is home to 101 federal candidates who filed with the Federal Election Commission.
Individual donors from New York ZIP codes contributed $1.29B across 1,798 ZIP codes tracked in FEC filings, making the state a significant source of political contributions nationwide.
Party Breakdown in New York
| Party | Candidates | Total Raised | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 58 | $153.7M | 69.0% |
| Republicans | 41 | $68.5M | 30.7% |
Democratic candidates in New York outraised their Republican counterparts by $85.2M, reflecting the state's fundraising dynamics in the 2024 cycle.
Office Breakdown: Senate vs House
| Office | Candidates | Total Raised |
|---|---|---|
| Senate | 10 | $18.1M |
| House | 91 | $204.8M |
Top 10 Fundraising Candidates in New York
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Office | Total Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeffries, Hakeem | DEM | House | $23.0M |
| 2 | Gillibrand, Kirsten | DEM | Senate | $15.7M |
| 3 | Stefanik, Elise M. | REP | House | $15.5M |
| 4 | Ocasio-cortez, Alexandria | DEM | House | $15.3M |
| 5 | Jones, Mondaire | DEM | House | $10.0M |
| 6 | Riley, Josh | DEM | House | $9.8M |
| 7 | Suozzi, Thomas | DEM | House | $9.6M |
| 8 | Torres, Ritchie John | DEM | House | $9.2M |
| 9 | Lawler, Michael Vincent | REP | House | $8.4M |
| 10 | Ryan, Patrick | DEM | House | $8.1M |
Top Donor ZIP Codes in New York
| ZIP Code | City | Total Donated |
|---|---|---|
| 10022 | New York | $69.8M |
| 10019 | New York | $58.4M |
| 10024 | New York | $56.4M |
| 10021 | New York | $54.1M |
| 10023 | New York | $54.1M |
| 10010 | New York | $46.5M |
| 10011 | New York | $43.5M |
| 10154 | New York | $39.4M |
| 10128 | New York | $39.0M |
| 10001 | New York | $32.9M |
The wealthiest donor ZIP code in New York is 10022 in New York, where individual donors contributed $69.8M to federal campaigns.
Fundraising vs Spending
Across all federal candidates in New York, total spending reached $205.2M against $222.9M 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 New York in 2024?
Federal candidates from New York raised a combined $222.9M during the 2024 election cycle, ranking the state 3rd out of all U.S. states and territories. This includes 58 Democratic and 41 Republican candidates who filed with the FEC.
Which candidate raised the most money in New York?
The top fundraiser in New York was Jeffries, Hakeem, who raised $23.0M running for House as a DEM candidate.
What ZIP code in New York donates the most to political campaigns?
ZIP code 10022 in New York, New York is the top-donating ZIP code with $69.8M in individual contributions to federal campaigns.
Do Democrats or Republicans raise more money in New York?
Democrats outraise Republicans in New York, with Democratic candidates collecting $153.7M (69.0%) compared to $68.5M (30.7%) for Republicans.
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 New York. Party classifications reflect the candidate's FEC filing designation.