Democrat · TX · District 24 · House
Sam Eppler
Raised $8K in PAC and organizational contributions from 5 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by Clark ($5K), from Federal Election Commission filings through August 2026.
- $8K
- Total received
- House
- Challenger / open
- 5
- Contributing PACs
The verdict
Sam Eppler ranks in the top 67% of 1,269 federal candidates by PAC and organizational money raised, with $8K from 5 committees in the 2024 cycle.
- Top 67%
- of 1,269 funded candidates
- $8K
- total PAC & org receipts
- 5
- contributing committees
- $5K
- from Clark
Who funds Sam Eppler
Top organizational PAC contributors during the 2024 cycle, from FEC filings.
Campaign Finance Summary
Sam Eppler (D-TX) has received $8K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from Clark, totaling $5K. 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 Sam Eppler's FEC Filings Reveal
Sam Eppler is a Democrat candidate for House representing TX, District 24, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID H2TX24197. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 5 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $8K to Sam Eppler'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 Clark at $5K, and the top 5 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 Sam Eppler's candidacy.
As a non-incumbent, Sam Eppler'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 |
|---|---|
| Clark | $5K |
| Leaders in Education | $2K |
| Veasey | $1K |
| Lone Star Project | $1K |
| Eppler Victory Fund | $-1,000 |
Where Sam Eppler's donor orgs also show up
Sam Eppler's 5 tracked organizational donors show no overlapping lobbying disclosures or federal contract awards in this dataset, a PAC-only money set, densest by HQ in DC ($7K).
Donor headquarters mix
| HQ state | Committees | PAC dollars |
|---|---|---|
| DC | 3 | $7K |
| NY | 1 | $2K |
| TX | 1 | $-1,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Sam Eppler's campaign?
Sam Eppler receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is Clark, which contributed $5K. In total, Sam Eppler received $8K during the 2024 election cycle from 5 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.
How much has Sam Eppler received in total contributions?
Sam Eppler (Democrat, TX) received $8K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.
What office is Sam Eppler running for?
Sam Eppler is a Democrat candidate for House in TX, District 24. Sam Eppler is a challenger or running for an open seat.
Do Sam Eppler's donors also lobby or hold federal contracts?
Sam Eppler's 5 tracked organizational donors show no overlapping lobbying disclosures or federal contract awards in this dataset, a PAC-only money set, densest by HQ in DC ($7K). PlainInfluence joins FEC contribution filings to Senate LDA lobbying totals and USAspending contract awards for the same organizations, the join is descriptive, not causal.
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 Sam Eppler's fundraising compare to others?
Sam Eppler received $8K in PAC contributions during the 2024 cycle. To see how this compares to other House candidates in TX, visit the Rankings page for side-by-side comparisons of all tracked politicians by total contributions received.
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Campaign Finance Context
Sam Eppler's $8K in PAC contributions from 5 committees is a house candidate money set for the 2024 cycle. Sam Eppler's 5 tracked organizational donors show no overlapping lobbying disclosures or federal contract awards in this dataset, a PAC-only money set, densest by HQ in DC ($7K). Organizational PAC dollars are distinct from individual donations and from the $0 in independent expenditures tracked for or against this candidate.
Data: Federal Election Commission, 2024 cycle. Contributions shown are from PACs and organizational committees. Verify filings at fec.gov/data.
According to FEC Form 3 / 3X filings through August 2026, Sam Eppler took in $8K from 5 organizational committees. Methodology and vintage notes are on our methodology page.
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Every figure on PlainInfluence is rendered directly from official FEC, Senate LDA and USAspending records, no number is typed in by an editor. Receipt, disbursement, and outside-spending totals are aggregated directly from FEC bulk data, no figure is hand-entered. Disclosed contributions, lobbying, and contracts are lawful, regulated activities, appearing on this page is not an allegation of wrongdoing. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, our disclaimer, or report a data error. Data current as of 2023-2024.