LOBBYIST — Political Donations

990 lobbyists donated $13.5M to federal campaigns. See party breakdown and top states.

Overview

$13.5M
Total Donated
990
Donors
$14K
Avg per Donor

Party Breakdown

REP$2.8M (57%)
DEM$2.0M (41%)
IND$56K (1%)
UNK$31K (1%)
DFL$3K (0%)
Republican Donations ($2.8M)Democratic Donations ($2.0M)Independent Donations ($56K)UNK Donations ($31K)DFL Donations ($3K)

Top States

StateAmount
District of Columbia$5.2M
Virginia$3.1M
Maryland$2.3M
Florida$501K
California$405K
Texas$268K
Kentucky$162K
North Carolina$155K
Colorado$132K
New York$131K

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do lobbyists donate to political campaigns?

990 lobbyists have donated a total of $13.5M to federal campaigns. The average donation per donor is $14K.

Which party do lobbyists favor?

LOBBYIST donations break down as: REP: $2.8M, DEM: $2.0M, IND: $56K, UNK: $31K, DFL: $3K.

Where are lobbyist donors located?

LOBBYIST donors are spread across multiple states. The top states are: District of Columbia ($5.2M), Virginia ($3.1M), Maryland ($2.3M), Florida ($501K), California ($405K).

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").