Democrat · CA · District 40 · House

Joseph Kerr

Raised $304K in PAC and organizational contributions from 50 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by FLIP THE 40TH ($61K) — from Federal Election Commission filings.

$304K
Total received
House
Challenger / open
50
Contributing PACs

Who funds Joseph Kerr

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

Top PAC contributors to Joseph Kerr · FEC (2024 cycle)

FLIP THE 40TH$61KAMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY ACTION, INC. (AFP ACTION) DBA CVA ACTION AND DBA LIBRE ACTION$17KWORKING AMERICA$16KINTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS$10KPLUMBERS & STEAMFITTERS LOCAL 22 PAC INC$10KINTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS$10KLABORERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA$10KAMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO$10K
Top PAC contributors to Joseph Kerr · FEC (2024 cycle)

Campaign Finance Summary

Joseph Kerr (D-CA) has received $304K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from FLIP THE 40TH, totaling $61K. 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 Joseph Kerr's FEC Filings Reveal

Joseph Kerr is a Democrat candidate for House representing CA, District 40, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID H4CA40098. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 50 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $304K to Joseph Kerr'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 FLIP THE 40TH at $61K, 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 Joseph Kerr's candidacy.

As a non-incumbent, Joseph Kerr'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
FLIP THE 40TH $61K
AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY ACTION, INC. (AFP ACTION) DBA CVA ACTION AND DBA LIBRE ACTION $17K
WORKING AMERICA $16K
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS $10K
PLUMBERS & STEAMFITTERS LOCAL 22 PAC INC $10K
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS $10K
LABORERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA $10K
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO $10K
LOS ANGELES/ORANGE COUNTIES BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL $10K
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADES $10K
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS AND AEROSPACE WORKERS $10K
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS, IRON SHIP BUILDERS, BLACKSMITH, FORGERS & HELPE $8K
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS $8K
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS $5K
JAYAPAL $5K
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS - DRIVE $5K
NATIONAL UNION OF HEALTHCARE WORKERS FEDERAL COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION $5K
OFFICE AND PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION (OPEIU) JB MOSS VOICE OF THE ELECTORATE (VOTE) $5K
UNITE HERE $5K
INTERNATIONAL LONGSHORE AND WAREHOUSE UNION $5K
UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS INTERNATIONAL UNION $5K
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS, LOCAL NO. 12 $5K
AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION $5K
AGUILAR $5K
INT'L UNION UNITED AUTOMOBILE AEROSPACE & AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WORKERS OF AMERICA UAW $5K
TRUTH TO POWER $5K
J STREET $4K
STOP THESE OPPRESSIVE PEOPLE: TYRANTS RACISTS UNQUALIFIEDS MISOGYNISTS PROPAGANDISTS (STOP TRUMP) $4K
CANYON DEMOCRATS $3K
LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS, INC $3K
TRANSPORT WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA $3K
DEMOCRATS RESHAPING AMERICA (DREAMPAC) $2K
BLUE MAJORITY $2K
AGUILAR LEADERSHIP FUND $2K
NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION $2K
SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTION $2K
NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION $2K
LEVIN $1K
MCKENZIE RIVER $1K
OC JOBS & EDUCATION $1K
MCCOLLUM $1K
LAGUNA WOODS DEMOCRATIC CLUB $1K
TONKO $1K
PAC FOR GOOD $1K
PAUL TONKO $1K
DEMOCRATIC WOMEN OF THE SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY $500
EQUALITY CALIFORNIA $500
DEMOCRATS OF NORTH ORANGE COUNTY $250
GIVEGREEN UNITED ACTION $48
NONE $10

Frequently Asked Questions

Who funds Joseph Kerr's campaign?

Joseph Kerr receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is FLIP THE 40TH, which contributed $61K. In total, Joseph Kerr received $304K during the 2024 election cycle from 50 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.

How much has Joseph Kerr received in total contributions?

Joseph Kerr (Democrat, CA) received $304K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.

What office is Joseph Kerr running for?

Joseph Kerr is a Democrat candidate for House in CA, District 40. Joseph Kerr is a challenger or running for an open seat.

What types of organizations contribute to Joseph Kerr?

Joseph Kerr 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 Joseph Kerr's fundraising compare to others?

Joseph Kerr received $304K 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

Joseph Kerr's $304K 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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