Republican · CA · District 21 · House
Michael A Maher
Raised $128K in PAC and organizational contributions from 24 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by CALIFORNIA REPUBLICAN PARTY (FED) ($19K) — from Federal Election Commission filings.
- $128K
- Total received
- House
- Challenger / open
- 24
- Contributing PACs
Who funds Michael A Maher
Top organizational PAC contributors during the 2024 cycle, from FEC filings.
Top PAC contributors to Michael A Maher · FEC (2024 cycle)
Campaign Finance Summary
Michael A Maher (R-CA) has received $128K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from CALIFORNIA REPUBLICAN PARTY (FED), totaling $19K. The top 10 contributing organizations account for a significant portion of total receipts, reflecting concentrated donor support from key interest groups. As a non-incumbent candidate, building a donor base is a critical component of campaign viability.
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 Michael A Maher's FEC Filings Reveal
Michael A Maher is a Republican candidate for House representing CA, District 21, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID H2CA22215. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 24 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $128K to Michael A Maher'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 CALIFORNIA REPUBLICAN PARTY (FED) at $19K, 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 Michael A Maher's candidacy.
As a non-incumbent, Michael A Maher's PAC receipt profile reflects coalition-building in progress — donor concentration and timing are leading indicators of campaign viability. 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 |
|---|---|
| CALIFORNIA REPUBLICAN PARTY (FED) | $19K |
| COMMANDER ZINKE | $5K |
| SCOTT BAUGH VICTORY FUND | $5K |
| FARMER | $5K |
| STAR | $5K |
| DARRELL ISSA | $5K |
| TEXAS RED | $5K |
| MCCORMICK | $5K |
| VERNON BUCHANAN | $5K |
| CLAUDIA TENNEY FOR CONGRESS VICTORY FUND | $5K |
| STEEL VICTORY FUND | $5K |
| AMERICAN PISTACHIO GROWERS PISTACHIO | $5K |
| LOG CABIN REPUBLICANS | $5K |
| AMERICAN FUTURE FUND POLITICAL ACTION | $4K |
| THE ONE AMERICA | $3K |
| KEEP ELECTING NEW TALENT | $3K |
| GUNDERSON | $3K |
| CALVERT VICTORY FUND | $3K |
| TOM MCCLINTOCK | $2K |
| MCCLINTOCK JFC | $2K |
| AMERICAN CARBON ALLIANCE | $1K |
| NONE | $200 |
| REFORM LEADERS | $157 |
| GRAHAM | $-500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Michael A Maher's campaign?
Michael A Maher receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is CALIFORNIA REPUBLICAN PARTY (FED), which contributed $19K. In total, Michael A Maher received $128K during the 2024 election cycle from 24 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.
How much has Michael A Maher received in total contributions?
Michael A Maher (Republican, CA) received $128K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.
What office is Michael A Maher running for?
Michael A Maher is a Republican candidate for House in CA, District 21. Michael A Maher is a challenger or running for an open seat.
What types of organizations contribute to Michael A Maher?
Michael A Maher 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 Michael A Maher's fundraising compare to others?
Michael A Maher received $128K 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.
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Campaign Finance Context
Michael A Maher's $128K in PAC contributions reflects the financial support network behind this house candidate. 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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.