Politicians supported
27
distinct FEC recipients
pac · DC
NATIONAL FARMERS UNION
Active on two fronts: $57K in campaign contributions and $140K in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $197K
- Total influence
- $57K
- Contributions
- $140K
- Lobbying
The verdict
NATIONAL FARMERS UNION ranks in the top 43% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 43%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $57K
- campaign contributions
- $140K
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
2
distinct policy categories
How NATIONAL FARMERS UNION's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for NATIONAL FARMERS UNION, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $140K.
Lobbying share of total influence 71.2%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What NATIONAL FARMERS UNION's influence footprint shows
NATIONAL FARMERS UNION, headquartered in DC, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $57K in PAC contributions alongside $140K in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, NATIONAL FARMERS UNION's PAC contributions reached 27 federal politicians, led by Elissa Slotkin at $6K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 2 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Agriculture, Energy/Nuclear.
Politicians supported
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elissa Slotkin | D | $6K |
| R. Jon Tester | D | $5K |
| Sherrod Brown | D | $5K |
| Tammy Baldwin | D | $5K |
| Greg Casar | D | $4K |
| Angela Dawn Craig | D | $3K |
| Glenn Mr. Thompson | R | $2K |
| Marie Gluesenkamp perez | D | $2K |
| Nikki Budzinski | D | $2K |
| David Albert Scott | D | $2K |
| Frank D. Lucas | R | $2K |
| Martin Heinrich | D | $2K |
| Amy Klobuchar | DFL | $2K |
| Hakeem Jeffries | D | $2K |
| Eric Sorensen | D | $2K |
| Katherine Clark | D | $1K |
| M Shontel Brown | D | $1K |
| Abigail Spanberger | D | $1K |
| Yadira Caraveo | D | $1K |
| Sharice Davids | D | $1K |
| Andrea Salinas | D | $1K |
| Juan C. Vargas | D | $1K |
| Debra S. Fischer | R | $1K |
| Jill Naomi Tokuda | D | $1K |
| Pete Aguilar | D | $1K |
| Marcy Hon. M.c. Kaptur | D | $500 |
| Rachel Bohman | DFL | $500 |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $60K |
| 2023 | $80K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does NATIONAL FARMERS UNION have?
NATIONAL FARMERS UNION has a combined political influence footprint of $197K, made up of $57K in campaign contributions and $140K in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does NATIONAL FARMERS UNION support?
NATIONAL FARMERS UNION contributed $57K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. NATIONAL FARMERS UNION supported 27 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Elissa Slotkin ($6K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does NATIONAL FARMERS UNION lobby on?
NATIONAL FARMERS UNION spent $140K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Agriculture, Energy/Nuclear. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about NATIONAL FARMERS UNION 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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