Democrat · CA · District 28 · House

Judy Chu

Raised $709K in PAC and organizational contributions from 50 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION ($10K) — from Federal Election Commission filings.

$709K
Total received
House
Incumbent
50
Contributing PACs

Who funds Judy Chu

Top organizational PAC contributors during the 2024 cycle, from FEC filings.

Top PAC contributors to Judy Chu · FEC (2024 cycle)

NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION$10KINTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS$10KNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS$10KAMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO$10KASIAN AMERICAN HOTEL OWNERS ASSOCIATION$10KNATIONAL MULTIFAMILY HOUSING COUNCIL$10KNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS, INC.$10KMORGAN STANLEY$10K
Top PAC contributors to Judy Chu · FEC (2024 cycle)

Campaign Finance Summary

Judy Chu (D-CA) has received $709K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, totaling $10K. The top 10 contributing organizations account for a significant portion of total receipts, reflecting concentrated donor support from key interest groups. As an incumbent, established donor networks and name recognition typically provide a fundraising advantage.

These contributions come from PACs and organizational committees registered with the Federal Election Commission. Individual contributions are reported separately and are not included in these totals. Understanding who funds a candidate provides transparency into the interests that may influence policy priorities.

What Judy Chu's FEC Filings Reveal

Judy Chu is a Democrat incumbent for House representing CA, District 28, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID H0CA32101. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 50 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $709K to Judy Chu's campaign, a figure that reflects only organizational PAC receipts — individual donor contributions are reported separately and are not included in this total.

The single largest organizational contribution came from NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION at $10K, and the top 10 contributing PACs collectively represent the core institutional support base for this house campaign. Because federal candidates must identify every PAC donor above minimum thresholds in quarterly or semi-annual reports, the donor composition shown here gives a reliable map of which industries, trade groups, and ideological committees have aligned with Judy Chu's candidacy.

As an incumbent, Judy Chu's established donor relationships typically carry over between cycles — PAC receipt patterns often mirror committee assignments, voting records, and constituent priorities on federal legislation. Reading these contributions alongside lobbying disclosures and committee assignments provides the clearest picture of the interests that may shape this candidate's policy priorities through the 2024 cycle and beyond.

Top Donors

Organization Amount
NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION $10K
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS $10K
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS $10K
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO $10K
ASIAN AMERICAN HOTEL OWNERS ASSOCIATION $10K
NATIONAL MULTIFAMILY HOUSING COUNCIL $10K
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS, INC. $10K
MORGAN STANLEY $10K
UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA $10K
CREDIT UNION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC. $10K
COMCAST CORPORATION $10K
AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPAY $10K
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS AND AEROSPACE WORKERS $10K
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION $10K
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS $10K
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS $10K
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION SERVICES INC. (APASI) $10K
LABORERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA $10K
SELECT MEDICAL CORPORATION $10K
SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION $10K
AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION $9K
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS, LOCAL NO. 12 $9K
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES $9K
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS $8K
EDISON INTERNATIONAL $8K
SMALL BUSINESS INVESTOR ALLIANCE $8K
ASPIRE $8K
THE HOME DEPOT INC. $8K
AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION $8K
BRANCH 193 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE $7K
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS $7K
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION $7K
UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS INTERNATIONAL UNION $7K
EAST WEST BANCORP, INC $7K
AT&T INC. $7K
PRO-CHOICE WOMEN $7K
FEDERATION OF EXCHANGE ACCOMODATORS 1031 $6K
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (VERIZON PAC) $6K
NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION $6K
AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL ACTION $6K
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ENROLLED AGENTS $5K
NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY $5K
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE (AAJ) $5K
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS $5K
INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE OF THEATRICAL STAGE EMPLOYEES $5K
ERNST & YOUNG $5K
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS $5K
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES $5K
INDIANA DENTAL PAC $5K
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC. $5K

Frequently Asked Questions

Who funds Judy Chu's campaign?

Judy Chu receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, which contributed $10K. In total, Judy Chu received $709K during the 2024 election cycle from 50 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.

How much has Judy Chu received in total contributions?

Judy Chu (Democrat, CA) received $709K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. As an incumbent, Judy Chu may benefit from established donor relationships. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.

What office is Judy Chu running for?

Judy Chu is a Democrat candidate for House in CA, District 28. Judy Chu is the incumbent.

What types of organizations contribute to Judy Chu?

Judy Chu receives contributions from a range of organizational PACs including corporate, trade association, labor, and ideological committees. These organizations register with the FEC and their contributions are publicly disclosed. Individual donations are tracked separately and not included in these organizational totals.

Where does FEC campaign finance data come from?

All campaign finance data shown here is sourced from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), which requires candidates, PACs, and party committees to file periodic reports disclosing receipts and disbursements. FEC data is public record and covers the 2024 federal election cycle. PlainInfluence aggregates and presents this data for transparency.

How does Judy Chu's fundraising compare to others?

Judy Chu received $709K in PAC contributions during the 2024 cycle. To see how this compares to other House candidates in CA, visit the Rankings page for side-by-side comparisons of all tracked politicians by total contributions received.

Campaign Finance Context

Judy Chu's $709K in PAC contributions reflects the financial support network behind this house incumbent. PAC contributions represent organizational support — from corporations, trade associations, and ideological groups — and are distinct from individual donations. Understanding who funds a campaign provides transparency into potential policy alignment and constituent priorities.

Data: Federal Election Commission, 2024 cycle. Contributions shown are from PACs and organizational committees. Verify filings at fec.gov/data.

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