Democrat · MD · District 02 · House
John Anthony Jr. Olszewski
Raised $302K in PAC and organizational contributions from 86 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by Hoyer ($10K), from Federal Election Commission filings through August 2026.
- $302K
- Total received
- House
- Challenger / open
- 86
- Contributing PACs
The verdict
John Anthony Jr. Olszewski ranks in the top 38% of 1,269 federal candidates by PAC and organizational money raised, with $302K from 86 committees in the 2024 cycle.
- Top 38%
- of 1,269 funded candidates
- $302K
- total PAC & org receipts
- 86
- contributing committees
- $10K
- from Hoyer
Who funds John Anthony Jr. Olszewski
Top organizational PAC contributors during the 2024 cycle, from FEC filings.
Outside spending on John Anthony Jr. Olszewski
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.
- $212K
- Total outside spending
- $212K
- Spent supporting
- $9
- Spent opposing
Top spenders supporting
- PROTECT PROGRESS $209K
- DMFI $2K
Top spenders opposing
Campaign Finance Summary
John Anthony Jr. Olszewski (D-MD) has received $302K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from Hoyer, 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 John Anthony Jr. Olszewski's FEC Filings Reveal
John Anthony Jr. Olszewski is a Democrat candidate for House representing MD, District 02, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID H4MD02232. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 86 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $302K to John Anthony Jr. Olszewski'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 Hoyer 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 John Anthony Jr. Olszewski's candidacy.
As a non-incumbent, John Anthony Jr. Olszewski'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 John Anthony Jr. Olszewski's donor orgs also show up
35 of 86 contributing organizations (51% of PAC dollars, $153K) also disclose federal lobbying, and 3 (2%, $7K) also hold USAspending contract awards; the largest donor HQ concentration is DC ($161K across 41 committees).
Donor headquarters mix
| HQ state | Committees | PAC dollars |
|---|---|---|
| DC | 41 | $161K |
| MD | 14 | $58K |
| VA | 6 | $23K |
| IL | 5 | $18K |
| NY | 2 | $8K |
| MN | 2 | $7K |
Largest lobbyist-donors
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds John Anthony Jr. Olszewski's campaign?
John Anthony Jr. Olszewski receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is Hoyer, which contributed $10K. In total, John Anthony Jr. Olszewski received $302K during the 2024 election cycle from 86 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.
How much has John Anthony Jr. Olszewski received in total contributions?
John Anthony Jr. Olszewski (Democrat, MD) received $302K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.
What office is John Anthony Jr. Olszewski running for?
John Anthony Jr. Olszewski is a Democrat candidate for House in MD, District 02. John Anthony Jr. Olszewski is a challenger or running for an open seat.
Do John Anthony Jr. Olszewski's donors also lobby or hold federal contracts?
35 of 86 contributing organizations (51% of PAC dollars, $153K) also disclose federal lobbying, and 3 (2%, $7K) also hold USAspending contract awards; the largest donor HQ concentration is DC ($161K across 41 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 John Anthony Jr. Olszewski's fundraising compare to others?
John Anthony Jr. Olszewski received $302K in PAC contributions during the 2024 cycle. To see how this compares to other House candidates in MD, visit the Rankings page for side-by-side comparisons of all tracked politicians by total contributions received.
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Campaign Finance Context
John Anthony Jr. Olszewski's $302K in PAC contributions from 86 committees is a house candidate money set for the 2024 cycle. 35 of 86 contributing organizations (51% of PAC dollars, $153K) also disclose federal lobbying, and 3 (2%, $7K) also hold USAspending contract awards; the largest donor HQ concentration is DC ($161K across 41 committees). Organizational PAC dollars are distinct from individual donations and from the $212K 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, John Anthony Jr. Olszewski took in $302K from 86 organizational committees, with lobbyist and contractor overlap in the donor set. Methodology and vintage notes are on our methodology page.
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