SCIENTIST — Political Donations

2,576 scientists donated $17.7M to federal campaigns. See party breakdown and top states.

Overview

$17.7M
Total Donated
2,576
Donors
$7K
Avg per Donor

Party Breakdown

DEM$5.6M (92%)
REP$372K (6%)
IND$77K (1%)
DFL$22K (0%)
GRE$14K (0%)
Democratic Donations ($5.6M)Republican Donations ($372K)Independent Donations ($77K)DFL Donations ($22K)Green Donations ($14K)

Top States

StateAmount
California$7.0M
Massachusetts$2.2M
Maryland$1.0M
New York$774K
Washington$641K
New Mexico$576K
Oregon$524K
Colorado$470K
Illinois$443K
Texas$404K

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do scientists donate to political campaigns?

2,576 scientists have donated a total of $17.7M to federal campaigns. The average donation per donor is $7K.

Which party do scientists favor?

SCIENTIST donations break down as: DEM: $5.6M, REP: $372K, IND: $77K, DFL: $22K, GRE: $14K.

Where are scientist donors located?

SCIENTIST donors are spread across multiple states. The top states are: California ($7.0M), Massachusetts ($2.2M), Maryland ($1.0M), New York ($774K), Washington ($641K).

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").