Republican · AL · District 02 · House
Caroleene Dobson
Raised $392K in PAC and organizational contributions from 117 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by Mcmorris Rodgers Win the Future Fund ($15K), from Federal Election Commission filings through August 2026.
- $392K
- Total received
- House
- Challenger / open
- 117
- Contributing PACs
The verdict
Caroleene Dobson ranks in the top 33% of 1,269 federal candidates by PAC and organizational money raised, with $392K from 117 committees in the 2024 cycle.
- Top 33%
- of 1,269 funded candidates
- $392K
- total PAC & org receipts
- 117
- contributing committees
- $15K
- from Mcmorris Rodgers Win…
Who funds Caroleene Dobson
Top organizational PAC contributors during the 2024 cycle, from FEC filings.
Outside spending on Caroleene Dobson
Independent expenditures are money outside committees (super PACs and others) spend for or against a candidate, reported to the FEC but, by law, not contributions to the campaign and not coordinated with it. Shown separately from the contributions above.
- $134K
- Total outside spending
- $134K
- Spent supporting
- $0
- Spent opposing
Top spenders supporting
- 1787 FUND $120K
- ALABAMA FAMILIES $11K
- NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA $2K
Campaign Finance Summary
Caroleene Dobson (R-AL) has received $392K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from Mcmorris Rodgers Win the Future Fund, totaling $15K. 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 Caroleene Dobson's FEC Filings Reveal
Caroleene Dobson is a Republican candidate for House representing AL, District 02, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID H4AL02220. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 117 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $392K to Caroleene Dobson'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 Mcmorris Rodgers Win the Future Fund at $15K, 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 Caroleene Dobson's candidacy.
As a non-incumbent, Caroleene Dobson'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
Where Caroleene Dobson's donor orgs also show up
15 of 117 contributing organizations (13% of PAC dollars, $51K) also disclose federal lobbying, and 4 (2%, $7K) also hold USAspending contract awards; the largest donor HQ concentration is AL ($102K across 23 committees).
Donor headquarters mix
| HQ state | Committees | PAC dollars |
|---|---|---|
| AL | 23 | $102K |
| DC | 13 | $61K |
| TX | 16 | $43K |
| VA | 16 | $38K |
| MD | 3 | $20K |
| NY | 1 | $15K |
Largest lobbyist-donors
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Caroleene Dobson's campaign?
Caroleene Dobson receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is Mcmorris Rodgers Win the Future Fund, which contributed $15K. In total, Caroleene Dobson received $392K during the 2024 election cycle from 117 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.
How much has Caroleene Dobson received in total contributions?
Caroleene Dobson (Republican, AL) received $392K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.
What office is Caroleene Dobson running for?
Caroleene Dobson is a Republican candidate for House in AL, District 02. Caroleene Dobson is a challenger or running for an open seat.
Do Caroleene Dobson's donors also lobby or hold federal contracts?
15 of 117 contributing organizations (13% of PAC dollars, $51K) also disclose federal lobbying, and 4 (2%, $7K) also hold USAspending contract awards; the largest donor HQ concentration is AL ($102K across 23 committees). 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 Caroleene Dobson's fundraising compare to others?
Caroleene Dobson received $392K in PAC contributions during the 2024 cycle. To see how this compares to other House candidates in AL, visit the Rankings page for side-by-side comparisons of all tracked politicians by total contributions received.
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Campaign Finance Context
Caroleene Dobson's $392K in PAC contributions from 117 committees is a house candidate money set for the 2024 cycle. 15 of 117 contributing organizations (13% of PAC dollars, $51K) also disclose federal lobbying, and 4 (2%, $7K) also hold USAspending contract awards; the largest donor HQ concentration is AL ($102K across 23 committees). Organizational PAC dollars are distinct from individual donations and from the $134K 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, Caroleene Dobson took in $392K from 117 organizational committees, with lobbyist and contractor overlap in the donor set. Methodology and vintage notes are on our methodology page.
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.