Democrat · CA · District 16 · House

Sam T. Liccardo

Raised $2.7M in PAC and organizational contributions from 50 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by NEIGHBORS FOR RESULTS ($1.6M) — from Federal Election Commission filings.

$2.7M
Total received
House
Challenger / open
50
Contributing PACs

Who funds Sam T. Liccardo

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

Top PAC contributors to Sam T. Liccardo · FEC (2024 cycle)

NEIGHBORS FOR RESULTS$1.6MELECT DIVERSE DEMOCRATS PAC$281KEQUALITY CALIFORNIA VOTES$250KDEMOCRATS 2024$135KHEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE COMPANY$10KUNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA$10KCALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GROUP$8KLABORERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA$5K
Top PAC contributors to Sam T. Liccardo · FEC (2024 cycle)

Campaign Finance Summary

Sam T. Liccardo (D-CA) has received $2.7M in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from NEIGHBORS FOR RESULTS, totaling $1.6M. 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 Sam T. Liccardo's FEC Filings Reveal

Sam T. Liccardo is a Democrat candidate for House representing CA, District 16, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID H4CA16197. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 50 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $2.7M to Sam T. Liccardo'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 NEIGHBORS FOR RESULTS at $1.6M, 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 Sam T. Liccardo's candidacy.

As a non-incumbent, Sam T. Liccardo'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
NEIGHBORS FOR RESULTS $1.6M
ELECT DIVERSE DEMOCRATS PAC $281K
EQUALITY CALIFORNIA VOTES $250K
DEMOCRATS 2024 $135K
HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE COMPANY $10K
UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA $10K
CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GROUP $8K
LABORERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA $5K
CREDIT UNION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC. $5K
AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPAY $5K
DAVIDS NEW DEMS FUND $5K
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS $5K
DEMOCRATIC CONSERVATION ALLIANCE $5K
AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION (ABA) $5K
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE (AAJ) $5K
DEMOCRATIC TURNOUT PROJECT $5K
JEFFRIES $5K
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. FEDERAL PAC, AKA CISCO SYSTEMS E $5K
AGUILAR $5K
CLARK $5K
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS $5K
HNTB HOLDINGS LTD. $4K
SUPPORTING HOUSE PROBLEM SOLVERS - SHP $4K
SUNFLOWER SEEDS $4K
VANNEVAR LABS, INC. $3K
RUIZ $3K
DEMOCRATS RESHAPING AMERICA (DREAMPAC) $3K
DUANE MORRIS GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE $3K
J STREET $3K
NONE $3K
DEFEND THE VOTE $3K
CATERPILLAR INC. $3K
AMERICAN HOTEL AND LODGING ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE ('HOTELPAC') $3K
NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) $3K
GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY $3K
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY $3K
SAP AMERICA INC $3K
BLUEPAC - BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION PAC $3K
AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION $3K
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC. $3K
COMCAST CORPORATION $3K
ELEVANCE HEALTH, INC. $3K
ELECT DEMS NOW $3K
LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS, INC $2K
HDR, INC. $2K
VIBE PAC (VICTORY BY INVESTING BUILDING EMPOWERING) $2K
AMGEN INC. $2K
BUILDING AND REVITALIZING AMERICAN DEMOCRACY FUND $2K
ANNIE KUSTER VICTORY FUND $2K
GOOGLE LLC $2K

Frequently Asked Questions

Who funds Sam T. Liccardo's campaign?

Sam T. Liccardo receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is NEIGHBORS FOR RESULTS, which contributed $1.6M. In total, Sam T. Liccardo received $2.7M during the 2024 election cycle from 50 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.

How much has Sam T. Liccardo received in total contributions?

Sam T. Liccardo (Democrat, CA) received $2.7M in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.

What office is Sam T. Liccardo running for?

Sam T. Liccardo is a Democrat candidate for House in CA, District 16. Sam T. Liccardo is a challenger or running for an open seat.

What types of organizations contribute to Sam T. Liccardo?

Sam T. Liccardo 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 Sam T. Liccardo's fundraising compare to others?

Sam T. Liccardo received $2.7M in PAC contributions during the 2024 cycle. To see how this compares to other House candidates in CA, visit the Rankings page for side-by-side comparisons of all tracked politicians by total contributions received.

Campaign Finance Context

Sam T. Liccardo's $2.7M in PAC contributions reflects the financial support network behind this house candidate. 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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