Democrat · CA · District 29 · House

Tony Cardenas

Raised $444K in PAC and organizational contributions from 50 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by SOCIETY FOR VASCULAR SURGERY ($8K) — from Federal Election Commission filings.

$444K
Total received
House
Incumbent
50
Contributing PACs

Who funds Tony Cardenas

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

Top PAC contributors to Tony Cardenas · FEC (2024 cycle)

SOCIETY FOR VASCULAR SURGERY$8KELECT DIVERSE DEMOCRATS PAC$5KELEVANCE HEALTH, INC.$5KT-MOBILE US, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (T-PAC)$5KEDISON INTERNATIONAL$5KINTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS$5KAT&T INC.$5KTHE HOME DEPOT INC.$5K
Top PAC contributors to Tony Cardenas · FEC (2024 cycle)

Campaign Finance Summary

Tony Cardenas (D-CA) has received $444K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from SOCIETY FOR VASCULAR SURGERY, totaling $8K. 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 Tony Cardenas's FEC Filings Reveal

Tony Cardenas is a Democrat incumbent for House representing CA, District 29, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID H2CA28113. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 50 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $444K to Tony Cardenas'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 SOCIETY FOR VASCULAR SURGERY at $8K, 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 Tony Cardenas's candidacy.

As an incumbent, Tony Cardenas'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
SOCIETY FOR VASCULAR SURGERY $8K
ELECT DIVERSE DEMOCRATS PAC $5K
ELEVANCE HEALTH, INC. $5K
T-MOBILE US, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (T-PAC) $5K
EDISON INTERNATIONAL $5K
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS $5K
AT&T INC. $5K
THE HOME DEPOT INC. $5K
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS $5K
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES $5K
PFIZER INC. $5K
ABBOTT LABORATORIES $5K
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS $5K
PG&E CORPORATION $5K
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC. $5K
COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS $5K
CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC. $5K
NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) $5K
UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INCORPORATED $5K
AMGEN INC. $5K
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATION $5K
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE (AAJ) $5K
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS $5K
UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA $5K
NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY $5K
AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPAY $5K
US ONCOLOGY INC. NETWORK $5K
COX ENTERPRISES PAC (COXPAC) INC. $5K
BIOMARIN PHARMACEUTICAL INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE AKA BIOMARIN $5K
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (VERIZON PAC) $5K
DELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. $5K
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS, LOCAL NO. 12 $5K
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS AND AEROSPACE WORKERS $5K
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES $5K
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO $5K
SEMPRA $5K
SOCIETY OF INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY $5K
KPMG PARTNERS/PRINCIPALS AND EMPLOYEES $5K
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS $4K
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS $4K
MOLINA HEALTHCARE INC $4K
HUMANA INC. $4K
NATIONAL MULTIFAMILY HOUSING COUNCIL $4K
DAVITA INC. $4K
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO $3K
WALMART INC. $3K
NEXTERA ENERGY, INC $3K
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC $3K
NATIONAL BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION $3K
ELEKTA HOLDINGS, INC. $3K

Frequently Asked Questions

Who funds Tony Cardenas's campaign?

Tony Cardenas receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is SOCIETY FOR VASCULAR SURGERY, which contributed $8K. In total, Tony Cardenas received $444K during the 2024 election cycle from 50 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.

How much has Tony Cardenas received in total contributions?

Tony Cardenas (Democrat, CA) received $444K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. As an incumbent, Tony Cardenas may benefit from established donor relationships. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.

What office is Tony Cardenas running for?

Tony Cardenas is a Democrat candidate for House in CA, District 29. Tony Cardenas is the incumbent.

What types of organizations contribute to Tony Cardenas?

Tony Cardenas 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 Tony Cardenas's fundraising compare to others?

Tony Cardenas received $444K 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

Tony Cardenas's $444K 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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