Democrat · AZ · District 03 · House
Ruben Gallego
Raised $238K in PAC and organizational contributions from 59 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, INC. ($10K), from Federal Election Commission filings through August 2026.
- $238K
- Total received
- House
- Incumbent
- 59
- Contributing PACs
The verdict
Ruben Gallego ranks in the top 41% of 1,269 federal candidates by PAC and organizational money raised, with $238K from 59 committees in the 2024 cycle.
- Top 41%
- of 1,269 funded candidates
- $238K
- total PAC & org receipts
- 59
- contributing committees
- $10K
- from Fresenius Medical Ca…
Who funds Ruben Gallego
Top organizational PAC contributors during the 2024 cycle, from FEC filings.
Outside spending on Ruben Gallego
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.
- $433K
- Total outside spending
- $433K
- Spent supporting
- $0
- Spent opposing
Top spenders supporting
- WORKER POWER $397K
- MOVEON.ORG POLITICAL ACTION $21K
- SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION $15K
- THE PEOPLE UNITED $225
- VICTORY $65
Campaign Finance Summary
Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) has received $238K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, INC., totaling $10K. 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 Ruben Gallego's FEC Filings Reveal
Ruben Gallego is a Democrat incumbent for House representing AZ, District 03, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID H4AZ07043. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 59 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $238K to Ruben Gallego'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 Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, INC. at $10K, 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 Ruben Gallego's candidacy.
As an incumbent, Ruben Gallego'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
Where Ruben Gallego's donor orgs also show up
31 of 59 contributing organizations (54% of PAC dollars, $129K) also disclose federal lobbying, and 7 (9%, $23K) also hold USAspending contract awards; the largest donor HQ concentration is DC ($105K across 26 committees).
Donor headquarters mix
| HQ state | Committees | PAC dollars |
|---|---|---|
| DC | 26 | $105K |
| VA | 8 | $41K |
| AZ | 2 | $19K |
| OR | 2 | $15K |
| NY | 4 | $13K |
| CA | 5 | $12K |
Largest lobbyist-donors
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Ruben Gallego's campaign?
Ruben Gallego receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, INC., which contributed $10K. In total, Ruben Gallego received $238K during the 2024 election cycle from 59 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.
How much has Ruben Gallego received in total contributions?
Ruben Gallego (Democrat, AZ) received $238K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. As an incumbent, Ruben Gallego may benefit from established donor relationships. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.
What office is Ruben Gallego running for?
Ruben Gallego is a Democrat candidate for House in AZ, District 03. Ruben Gallego is the incumbent.
Do Ruben Gallego's donors also lobby or hold federal contracts?
31 of 59 contributing organizations (54% of PAC dollars, $129K) also disclose federal lobbying, and 7 (9%, $23K) also hold USAspending contract awards; the largest donor HQ concentration is DC ($105K across 26 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 Ruben Gallego's fundraising compare to others?
Ruben Gallego received $238K in PAC contributions during the 2024 cycle. To see how this compares to other House candidates in AZ, visit the Rankings page for side-by-side comparisons of all tracked politicians by total contributions received.
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Campaign Finance Context
Ruben Gallego's $238K in PAC contributions from 59 committees is a house incumbent money set for the 2024 cycle. 31 of 59 contributing organizations (54% of PAC dollars, $129K) also disclose federal lobbying, and 7 (9%, $23K) also hold USAspending contract awards; the largest donor HQ concentration is DC ($105K across 26 committees). Organizational PAC dollars are distinct from individual donations and from the $433K 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, Ruben Gallego took in $238K from 59 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.