PROFESSOR — Political Donations

11,016 professors donated $64.2M to federal campaigns. See party breakdown and top states.

Overview

$64.2M
Total Donated
11,016
Donors
$6K
Avg per Donor

Party Breakdown

DEM$23.6M (94%)
REP$1.1M (4%)
IND$310K (1%)
DFL$150K (1%)
GRE$26K (0%)
Democratic Donations ($23.6M)Republican Donations ($1.1M)Independent Donations ($310K)DFL Donations ($150K)Green Donations ($26K)

Top States

StateAmount
California$11.6M
Massachusetts$6.5M
New York$6.0M
Pennsylvania$3.0M
Illinois$2.9M
Texas$2.9M
Maryland$2.3M
Georgia$2.2M
Michigan$2.2M
Virginia$1.7M

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do professors donate to political campaigns?

11,016 professors have donated a total of $64.2M to federal campaigns. The average donation per donor is $6K.

Which party do professors favor?

PROFESSOR donations break down as: DEM: $23.6M, REP: $1.1M, IND: $310K, DFL: $150K, GRE: $26K.

Where are professor donors located?

PROFESSOR donors are spread across multiple states. The top states are: California ($11.6M), Massachusetts ($6.5M), New York ($6.0M), Pennsylvania ($3.0M), Illinois ($2.9M).

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").