Politicians supported
492
distinct FEC recipients
pac · IL
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
Active on two fronts: $4.1M in campaign contributions and $140.3M in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $144.5M
- Total influence
- $4.1M
- Contributions
- $140.3M
- Lobbying
- $15.8M
- Outside spending
The verdict
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS ranks in the top 2% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 2%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $4.1M
- campaign contributions
- $140.3M
- lobbying expenditures
- $15.8M
- outside spending (independent)
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
12
distinct policy categories
Independent expenditures by NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
Money this committee spent independently to support or oppose candidates, reported to the FEC, and by law not contributions to any campaign and not coordinated with it.
- $15.8M
- Total outside spending
- $14.4M
- Supporting
- $0
- Opposing
| Candidate | Supporting | Opposing |
|---|---|---|
| Sherrod Brown | $2.6M | - |
| Marcus J. Molinaro | $1.5M | - |
| Michael Vincent Lawler | $1.5M | - |
| David Valadao | $1.3M | - |
| Michael Garcia | $1.3M | - |
| Don Davis | $1.1M | - |
| Vicente Gonzalez | $967K | - |
| Susan Wild | $857K | - |
| Lori Chavez-deremer | $779K | - |
| Ernest Anthony Tony Ii Gonzales | $255K | - |
| Rafael Edward Ted Cruz | $230K | - |
| Robert P. Jr. Casey | $167K | - |
| Rick Sen Scott | $137K | - |
| Michael J Rogers | $131K | - |
| Lalota Nick | $128K | - |
| Anthony P Desposito | $114K | - |
| Thomas Suozzi | $113K | - |
| Patrick Ryan | $110K | - |
| Ken Calvert | $104K | - |
| Young Kim | $98K | - |
How NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $140.3M.
Lobbying share of total influence 97.1%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS's influence footprint shows
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS, headquartered in IL, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $4.1M in PAC contributions alongside $140.3M in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS's PAC contributions reached 492 federal politicians, led by Ernest Anthony Tony Ii Gonzales at $15K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 12 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Housing, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Consumer Issues/Safety/Products.
Politicians supported
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $87.1M |
| 2023 | $53.3M |
Lobbying issues
Housing
33 filings
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
30 filings
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
19 filings
Insurance
18 filings
Banking
16 filings
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
15 filings
Budget/Appropriations
8 filings
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
8 filings
Environment/Superfund
8 filings
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
8 filings
Health Issues
2 filings
Veterans
1 filings
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS have?
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS has a combined political influence footprint of $144.5M, made up of $4.1M in campaign contributions and $140.3M in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS support?
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS contributed $4.1M to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS supported 492 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Ernest Anthony Tony Ii Gonzales ($15K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS lobby on?
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS spent $140.3M on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Housing, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Consumer Issues/Safety/Products. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS come from?
PlainInfluence aggregates data from three federal sources: the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for campaign contributions, the Senate Office of Public Records for lobbying disclosures under the Lobbying Disclosure Act, and USAspending.gov for federal contract awards. Data covers the 2023-2024 reporting period.
What is "total influence" and how is it calculated?
Total influence is the sum of an organization's campaign contributions, lobbying spending, and federal contract values. It provides a single metric for comparing the overall political and economic footprint of organizations in the federal arena. Each component is independently sourced from official government filings.
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Every figure on PlainInfluence is rendered directly from official FEC, Senate LDA and USAspending records, no number is typed in by an editor. Contribution, lobbying, and contract totals are aggregated directly from FEC, Senate LDA, and USAspending bulk data, no figure is hand-entered. Disclosed contributions, lobbying, and contracts are lawful, regulated activities, appearing on this page is not an allegation of wrongdoing. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, our disclaimer, or report a data error. Data current as of 2023-2024.