Democrat · IL · District 17 · House

Eric Sorensen

Raised $2.5M in PAC and organizational contributions from 50 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by FAIRSHAKE ($817K) — from Federal Election Commission filings.

$2.5M
Total received
House
Incumbent
50
Contributing PACs

Who funds Eric Sorensen

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

Top PAC contributors to Eric Sorensen · FEC (2024 cycle)

FAIRSHAKE$817KNO VOTE LEFT BEHIND PAC$145KHOUSE SENATE VICTORY FUND$104KAMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY ACTION, INC. (AFP ACTION) DBA CVA ACTION AND DBA LIBRE ACTION$87KJ STREET$17KUSW WORKS$10KINTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS$10KILLINOIS CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION$10K
Top PAC contributors to Eric Sorensen · FEC (2024 cycle)

Campaign Finance Summary

Eric Sorensen (D-IL) has received $2.5M in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from FAIRSHAKE, totaling $817K. 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 Eric Sorensen's FEC Filings Reveal

Eric Sorensen is a Democrat incumbent for House representing IL, District 17, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID H2IL17147. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 50 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $2.5M to Eric Sorensen'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 FAIRSHAKE at $817K, 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 Eric Sorensen's candidacy.

As an incumbent, Eric Sorensen'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
FAIRSHAKE $817K
NO VOTE LEFT BEHIND PAC $145K
HOUSE SENATE VICTORY FUND $104K
AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY ACTION, INC. (AFP ACTION) DBA CVA ACTION AND DBA LIBRE ACTION $87K
J STREET $17K
USW WORKS $10K
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS $10K
ILLINOIS CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION $10K
UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA $10K
JEFFRIES $10K
PELOSI $10K
NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION $10K
NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION $10K
HOYER $10K
COUNCIL OF INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS $10K
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS $10K
LET AMERICA VOTE PAC $10K
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE (AAJ) $10K
AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPAY $10K
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADES $10K
LOCAL 881 UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION FUND $10K
314 ACTION VICTORY FUND $10K
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS $10K
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO $10K
AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION $10K
CLARK $10K
SCHNEIDER $10K
MINNESOTA SECOND DISTRICT VICTORY COMMITTEE $10K
LA BAMBA $10K
DAVIDS NEW DEMS FUND $10K
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS AND AEROSPACE WORKERS $10K
NATIONAL PORK PRODUCERS COUNCIL $10K
COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA $10K
BRANCH 193 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE $10K
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION $10K
GROWTH ENERGY $10K
AGUILAR $10K
DEFEND THE VOTE $10K
PLUMBERS & STEAMFITTERS LOCAL 22 PAC INC $10K
PLANNED PARENTHOOD ACTION FUND INC. $10K
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOV'T EMPLOYEES $10K
INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL AND REINFORCING IRON WORKERS $10K
DURBIN $10K
AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL ACTION $10K
PERIMETER $10K
SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION $10K
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS, IRON SHIP BUILDERS, BLACKSMITH, FORGERS & HELPE $10K
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HEAT & FROST INSULATORS AND ALLIED WORKERS $10K
INT'L UNION UNITED AUTOMOBILE AEROSPACE & AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WORKERS OF AMERICA UAW $10K
HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN $10K

Frequently Asked Questions

Who funds Eric Sorensen's campaign?

Eric Sorensen receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is FAIRSHAKE, which contributed $817K. In total, Eric Sorensen received $2.5M during the 2024 election cycle from 50 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.

How much has Eric Sorensen received in total contributions?

Eric Sorensen (Democrat, IL) received $2.5M in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. As an incumbent, Eric Sorensen may benefit from established donor relationships. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.

What office is Eric Sorensen running for?

Eric Sorensen is a Democrat candidate for House in IL, District 17. Eric Sorensen is the incumbent.

What types of organizations contribute to Eric Sorensen?

Eric Sorensen 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 Eric Sorensen's fundraising compare to others?

Eric Sorensen received $2.5M in PAC contributions during the 2024 cycle. To see how this compares to other House candidates in IL, visit the Rankings page for side-by-side comparisons of all tracked politicians by total contributions received.

Campaign Finance Context

Eric Sorensen's $2.5M 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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