Pennsylvania Campaign Finance Overview
Pennsylvania ranks 5th among all U.S. states and territories in total federal campaign fundraising for the 2024 election cycle. Federal candidates from Pennsylvania raised a combined $184.7M and spent $175.5M during this period. The state is home to 57 federal candidates who filed with the Federal Election Commission.
Individual donors from Pennsylvania ZIP codes contributed $403.1M across 1,545 ZIP codes tracked in FEC filings, making the state a significant source of political contributions nationwide.
Party Breakdown in Pennsylvania
| Party | Candidates | Total Raised | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 29 | $113.4M | 61.4% |
| Republicans | 25 | $71.3M | 38.6% |
Democratic candidates in Pennsylvania outraised their Republican counterparts by $42.1M, reflecting the state's fundraising dynamics in the 2024 cycle.
Office Breakdown: Senate vs House
| Office | Candidates | Total Raised |
|---|---|---|
| Senate | 6 | $100.9M |
| House | 51 | $83.8M |
Top 10 Fundraising Candidates in Pennsylvania
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Office | Total Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casey, Robert P. Jr. | DEM | Senate | $64.9M |
| 2 | Mccormick, Dave | REP | Senate | $36.0M |
| 3 | Wild, Susan | DEM | House | $9.0M |
| 4 | Cartwright, Matthew A. | DEM | House | $8.7M |
| 5 | Stelson, Janelle | DEM | House | $6.5M |
| 6 | Fitzpatrick, Brian | REP | House | $6.4M |
| 7 | Deluzio, Christopher | DEM | House | $5.1M |
| 8 | Bresnahan, Rob | REP | House | $4.5M |
| 9 | Perry, Scott | REP | House | $4.5M |
| 10 | Reschenthaler, Guy Mr. | REP | House | $4.4M |
Top Donor ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania
| ZIP Code | City | Total Donated |
|---|---|---|
| 19004 | Bala Cynwyd | $99.4M |
| 19103 | Philadelphia | $14.9M |
| 19041 | Haverford | $7.3M |
| 19106 | Philadelphia | $6.1M |
| 15222 | Pittsburgh | $5.9M |
| 18940 | Newtown | $5.8M |
| 19010 | Bryn Mawr | $4.7M |
| 19130 | Philadelphia | $4.7M |
| 19087 | Wayne | $4.5M |
| 15217 | Pittsburgh | $4.1M |
The wealthiest donor ZIP code in Pennsylvania is 19004 in Bala Cynwyd, where individual donors contributed $99.4M to federal campaigns.
Fundraising vs Spending
Across all federal candidates in Pennsylvania, total spending reached $175.5M against $184.7M raised, representing a 95% 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 Pennsylvania in 2024?
Federal candidates from Pennsylvania raised a combined $184.7M during the 2024 election cycle, ranking the state 5th out of all U.S. states and territories. This includes 29 Democratic and 25 Republican candidates who filed with the FEC.
Which candidate raised the most money in Pennsylvania?
The top fundraiser in Pennsylvania was Casey, Robert P. Jr., who raised $64.9M running for Senate as a DEM candidate.
What ZIP code in Pennsylvania donates the most to political campaigns?
ZIP code 19004 in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania is the top-donating ZIP code with $99.4M in individual contributions to federal campaigns.
Do Democrats or Republicans raise more money in Pennsylvania?
Democrats outraise Republicans in Pennsylvania, with Democratic candidates collecting $113.4M (61.4%) compared to $71.3M (38.6%) 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 Pennsylvania. Party classifications reflect the candidate's FEC filing designation.