Politicians supported
5
distinct FEC recipients
pac · NC
WARD AND SMITH, P.A.
Combined federal influence footprint of $10K, led by campaign contributions ($10K) — sourced from FEC, Senate LDA, and USAspending.gov filings for 2023–2024.
- $10K
- Total influence
- $10K
- Contributions
Lobbying years filed
0
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
0
distinct policy categories
What WARD AND SMITH, P.A.'s influence footprint shows
WARD AND SMITH, P.A., headquartered in NC, registers a combined federal influence footprint of $10K across the three primary channels tracked in public filings: $10K in PAC campaign contributions reported to the Federal Election Commission, $0 in lobbying expenditures disclosed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act, and $0 in federal contract awards recorded on USAspending.gov. Together these figures reflect both how the organization seeks to influence policy and how federal dollars flow back to it.
On the campaign side, WARD AND SMITH, P.A.'s PAC contributions reached 5 federal politicians, led by Gregory Francis Dr. Murphy at $5K.
Viewing contributions, lobbying, and contracts side-by-side is the key to reading this organization's relationship with the federal government: campaign giving signals which lawmakers are prioritized, lobbying expenditures signal which policy outcomes are being pursued, and contract awards signal where procurement decisions have already landed. Each component is independently sourced from official government disclosures covering the 2023-2024 period.
Politicians supported
Top recipients of WARD AND SMITH, P.A. PAC contributions · FEC (2024 cycle)
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gregory Francis Dr. Murphy | R | $5K |
| Tim Moore | R | $2K |
| Don Davis | D | $1K |
| Wiley Nickel | D | $1K |
| Brad Knott | R | $1K |
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does WARD AND SMITH, P.A. have?
WARD AND SMITH, P.A. has a combined political influence footprint of $10K, which includes $10K in campaign contributions, $0 in lobbying expenditures, and $0 in federal contracts. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does WARD AND SMITH, P.A. support?
WARD AND SMITH, P.A. contributed $10K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. WARD AND SMITH, P.A. supported 5 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Gregory Francis Dr. Murphy ($5K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
Where does the data about WARD AND SMITH, P.A. 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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Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified. Verify the underlying filings at fec.gov/data.
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