Democrat · CA · District 30 · House

Laura Friedman

Raised $576K in PAC and organizational contributions from 50 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION ($10K) — from Federal Election Commission filings.

$576K
Total received
House
Challenger / open
50
Contributing PACs

Who funds Laura Friedman

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

Top PAC contributors to Laura Friedman · FEC (2024 cycle)

AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION$10KWOMEN'S POLITICAL COMMITTEE FEDERAL$10KPRO-CHOICE WOMEN$10KUNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA$10KINTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE OF THEATRICAL STAGE EMPLOYEES$8KAMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE$6KLEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS, INC$6KFLIP FORWARD$5K
Top PAC contributors to Laura Friedman · FEC (2024 cycle)

Campaign Finance Summary

Laura Friedman (D-CA) has received $576K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION, totaling $10K. 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 Laura Friedman's FEC Filings Reveal

Laura Friedman is a Democrat candidate for House representing CA, District 30, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID H4CA30149. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 50 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $576K to Laura Friedman'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 AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION 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 Laura Friedman's candidacy.

As a non-incumbent, Laura Friedman'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
AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION $10K
WOMEN'S POLITICAL COMMITTEE FEDERAL $10K
PRO-CHOICE WOMEN $10K
UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA $10K
INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE OF THEATRICAL STAGE EMPLOYEES $8K
AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE $6K
LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS, INC $6K
FLIP FORWARD $5K
JAYAPAL $5K
JANE FONDA CLIMATE $5K
UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS INTERNATIONAL UNION $5K
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE (AAJ) $5K
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS AND AEROSPACE WORKERS $5K
CREDIT UNION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC. $5K
NATIONAL UNION OF HEALTHCARE WORKERS FEDERAL COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION $5K
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS $5K
TRANSPORT WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA $5K
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS $5K
PLUMBERS & STEAMFITTERS LOCAL 22 PAC INC $5K
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS, LOCAL NO. 12 $5K
UNITE HERE $5K
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS $5K
VOTE MAMA $5K
AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION $5K
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADES $5K
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION $5K
SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION $5K
HUMANE SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE FUND $4K
SMART TD $3K
CLEAN $3K
NATIONAL NURSES UNITED $3K
INTERNATIONAL LONGSHORE AND WAREHOUSE UNION $3K
LABORERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA $3K
SCHOOLSFIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION $3K
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS $3K
DEFEND THE VOTE $3K
WRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA WEST $3K
NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION $3K
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION $3K
HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN $3K
AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION $3K
TRI-STATE MAXED-OUT WOMEN $3K
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO $3K
INT'L UNION UNITED AUTOMOBILE AEROSPACE & AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WORKERS OF AMERICA UAW $3K
GREENPEACE, INC. $2K
TOGETHER WE RISE $2K
JUDY CHU FOR CONGRESS $2K
PROGRESSIVE MAJORITY $2K
AUCHINCLOSS $2K
CLARK $2K

Frequently Asked Questions

Who funds Laura Friedman's campaign?

Laura Friedman receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION, which contributed $10K. In total, Laura Friedman received $576K during the 2024 election cycle from 50 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.

How much has Laura Friedman received in total contributions?

Laura Friedman (Democrat, CA) received $576K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.

What office is Laura Friedman running for?

Laura Friedman is a Democrat candidate for House in CA, District 30. Laura Friedman is a challenger or running for an open seat.

What types of organizations contribute to Laura Friedman?

Laura Friedman 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 Laura Friedman's fundraising compare to others?

Laura Friedman received $576K 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

Laura Friedman's $576K 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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