Democrat · GA · District 02 · House

Sanford Bishop

Raised $1.2M in PAC and organizational contributions from 50 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by SOUTHERN COTTON GROWERS, INC. ($13K) — from Federal Election Commission filings.

$1.2M
Total received
House
Incumbent
50
Contributing PACs

Who funds Sanford Bishop

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

Top PAC contributors to Sanford Bishop · FEC (2024 cycle)

SOUTHERN COTTON GROWERS, INC.$13KALTRIA GROUP INC.$10KINTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS$10KAMERICAN PEANUT SHELLERS ASSOCIATION$10KGENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION$10KNATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)$10KARKANSAS RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION FEDERAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$10KNATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION$10K
Top PAC contributors to Sanford Bishop · FEC (2024 cycle)

Campaign Finance Summary

Sanford Bishop (D-GA) has received $1.2M in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from SOUTHERN COTTON GROWERS, INC., totaling $13K. 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 Sanford Bishop's FEC Filings Reveal

Sanford Bishop is a Democrat incumbent for House representing GA, District 02, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID H2GA02031. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 50 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $1.2M to Sanford Bishop'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 SOUTHERN COTTON GROWERS, INC. at $13K, 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 Sanford Bishop's candidacy.

As an incumbent, Sanford Bishop'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
SOUTHERN COTTON GROWERS, INC. $13K
ALTRIA GROUP INC. $10K
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS $10K
AMERICAN PEANUT SHELLERS ASSOCIATION $10K
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION $10K
NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) $10K
ARKANSAS RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION FEDERAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE $10K
NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION $10K
AFLAC $10K
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC. $10K
NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION $10K
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS $10K
BRANCH 193 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE $10K
GLOBAL PAYMENTS, INC. $10K
CONCORDIA POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE, INC. $10K
NATIONAL PEANUT BUYING POINTS ASSOCIATION $10K
ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY $10K
WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY $10K
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONVENIENCE STORES $10K
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS $10K
COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA $10K
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS $10K
UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA $10K
NATIONAL RURAL LETTER CARRIERS' ASSOCIATION $10K
CREDIT UNION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC. $10K
TROUTMAN PEPPER HAMILTON SANDERS LLP POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE, INC. $10K
NATIONAL PECAN FEDERATION INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (PECAN PAC) $10K
UNITED STATES PEANUT POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (US PEANUT PAC) $10K
THE COCA-COLA COMPANY $10K
NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF FOREST OWNERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NAFO PAC) $10K
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS AND AEROSPACE WORKERS $10K
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 965 PEF $10K
NATIONAL PORK PRODUCERS COUNCIL $10K
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO $10K
JEFFRIES $10K
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION $10K
CROP INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION PAC-CIPA $10K
AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPAY $10K
USA RICE FEDERATION $10K
DELTA AIRLINES $10K
DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA, INC. $10K
WITH HONOR $10K
LABORERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA $10K
AMERICAN FRUIT & VEGETABLE $10K
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS $10K
BASF CORPORATION $9K
REYNOLDS AMERICAN INC. $9K
THE FARM CREDIT COUNCIL $9K
UNITED EGG ASSOCIATION EGGPAC $8K
AT&T INC. $8K

Frequently Asked Questions

Who funds Sanford Bishop's campaign?

Sanford Bishop receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is SOUTHERN COTTON GROWERS, INC., which contributed $13K. In total, Sanford Bishop received $1.2M during the 2024 election cycle from 50 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.

How much has Sanford Bishop received in total contributions?

Sanford Bishop (Democrat, GA) received $1.2M in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. As an incumbent, Sanford Bishop may benefit from established donor relationships. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.

What office is Sanford Bishop running for?

Sanford Bishop is a Democrat candidate for House in GA, District 02. Sanford Bishop is the incumbent.

What types of organizations contribute to Sanford Bishop?

Sanford Bishop 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 Sanford Bishop's fundraising compare to others?

Sanford Bishop received $1.2M in PAC contributions during the 2024 cycle. To see how this compares to other House candidates in GA, visit the Rankings page for side-by-side comparisons of all tracked politicians by total contributions received.

Campaign Finance Context

Sanford Bishop's $1.2M 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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