CEO — Political Donations

20,223 ceos donated $842.9M to federal campaigns. See party breakdown and top states.

Overview

$842.9M
Total Donated
20,223
Donors
$42K
Avg per Donor

Party Breakdown

REP$50.6M (56%)
DEM$37.7M (41%)
IND$1.4M (2%)
UNK$1.0M (1%)
DFL$323K (0%)
Republican Donations ($50.6M)Democratic Donations ($37.7M)Independent Donations ($1.4M)UNK Donations ($1.0M)DFL Donations ($323K)

Top States

StateAmount
Texas$261.0M
Illinois$129.9M
California$114.2M
Florida$104.8M
New York$49.6M
Massachusetts$27.9M
Ohio$12.0M
Colorado$9.5M
Virginia$8.6M
Georgia$8.1M

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do ceos donate to political campaigns?

20,223 ceos have donated a total of $842.9M to federal campaigns. The average donation per donor is $42K.

Which party do ceos favor?

CEO donations break down as: REP: $50.6M, DEM: $37.7M, IND: $1.4M, UNK: $1.0M, DFL: $323K.

Where are ceo donors located?

CEO donors are spread across multiple states. The top states are: Texas ($261.0M), Illinois ($129.9M), California ($114.2M), Florida ($104.8M), New York ($49.6M).

How is occupation donation data collected?

Occupation data comes from FEC filings where donors self-report their occupation. Note that the same occupation may appear under different titles (e.g., "Attorney" and "Lawyer").