Federal Election Cycles

Explore campaign finance data across all federal election cycles from 2000 to 2024. See total fundraising, candidate counts, and party breakdowns for each election year.

2024
Presidential Election
2,183 candidates · $6.5B raised
2022
Midterm Election
0 candidates · $0 raised
2020
Presidential Election
0 candidates · $0 raised
2018
Midterm Election
0 candidates · $0 raised
2016
Presidential Election
0 candidates · $0 raised
2014
Midterm Election
0 candidates · $0 raised
2012
Presidential Election
0 candidates · $0 raised
2010
Midterm Election
0 candidates · $0 raised
2008
Presidential Election
0 candidates · $0 raised
2006
Midterm Election
0 candidates · $0 raised
2004
Presidential Election
0 candidates · $0 raised
2002
Midterm Election
0 candidates · $0 raised
2000
Presidential Election
0 candidates · $0 raised

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a federal election cycle?

A federal election cycle covers a two-year period ending in an even-numbered year. Presidential elections occur every 4 years, while all House seats and one-third of Senate seats are up for election every 2 years.

Where does this election data come from?

All campaign finance data comes from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), which requires candidates and committees to report all contributions and expenditures.

What is the difference between presidential and midterm elections?

Presidential elections (every 4 years) include races for President, Senate, and House. Midterm elections (the years between) include only Senate and House races.