Politicians supported
50
distinct FEC recipients
pac · OH
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER
Active on two fronts: $137K in campaign contributions and $100K in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $237K
- Total influence
- $137K
- Contributions
- $100K
- Lobbying
The verdict
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER ranks in the top 39% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 39%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $137K
- campaign contributions
- $100K
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
1
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
1
distinct policy categories
How AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER, side by side. Its largest channel is campaign contributions at $137K.
Lobbying share of total influence 42.3%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER's influence footprint shows
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER, headquartered in OH, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $137K in PAC contributions alongside $100K in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER's PAC contributions reached 50 federal politicians, led by William Troy Balderson at $10K. Its lobbying profile spans 1 reporting year across 1 distinct LDA issue area, with emphasis on Environment/Superfund.
Politicians supported
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $100K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER have?
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER has a combined political influence footprint of $237K, made up of $137K in campaign contributions and $100K in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER support?
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER contributed $137K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER supported 50 politicians, with the largest contribution going to William Troy Balderson ($10K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER lobby on?
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER spent $100K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Environment/Superfund. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER 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.