Republican · NC · District 08 · House
John R Iii Bradford
Raised $78K in PAC and organizational contributions from 24 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by National Apartment Association ($7K), from Federal Election Commission filings through August 2026.
- $78K
- Total received
- House
- Challenger / open
- 24
- Contributing PACs
The verdict
John R Iii Bradford ranks in the top 48% of 1,269 federal candidates by PAC and organizational money raised, with $78K from 24 committees in the 2024 cycle.
- Top 48%
- of 1,269 funded candidates
- $78K
- total PAC & org receipts
- 24
- contributing committees
- $7K
- from National Apartment A…
Who funds John R Iii Bradford
Top organizational PAC contributors during the 2024 cycle, from FEC filings.
Outside spending on John R Iii Bradford
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.
- $574K
- Total outside spending
- $532K
- Spent supporting
- $42K
- Spent opposing
Top spenders supporting
Top spenders opposing
Campaign Finance Summary
John R Iii Bradford (R-NC) has received $78K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from National Apartment Association, totaling $7K. 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 R Iii Bradford's FEC Filings Reveal
John R Iii Bradford is a Republican candidate for House representing NC, District 08, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID H4NC08090. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 24 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $78K to John R Iii Bradford'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 National Apartment Association at $7K, 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 R Iii Bradford's candidacy.
As a non-incumbent, John R Iii Bradford'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 R Iii Bradford's donor orgs also show up
13 of 24 contributing organizations (53% of PAC dollars, $41K) also disclose federal lobbying, and 1 (3%, $3K) also hold USAspending contract awards; the largest donor HQ concentration is DC ($28K across 9 committees).
Donor headquarters mix
| HQ state | Committees | PAC dollars |
|---|---|---|
| DC | 9 | $28K |
| VA | 6 | $23K |
| NC | 3 | $11K |
| KS | 1 | $5K |
| NV | 1 | $3K |
| GA | 1 | $3K |
Largest lobbyist-donors
Largest contractor-donors
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds John R Iii Bradford's campaign?
John R Iii Bradford receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is National Apartment Association, which contributed $7K. In total, John R Iii Bradford received $78K during the 2024 election cycle from 24 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.
How much has John R Iii Bradford received in total contributions?
John R Iii Bradford (Republican, NC) received $78K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.
What office is John R Iii Bradford running for?
John R Iii Bradford is a Republican candidate for House in NC, District 08. John R Iii Bradford is a challenger or running for an open seat.
Do John R Iii Bradford's donors also lobby or hold federal contracts?
13 of 24 contributing organizations (53% of PAC dollars, $41K) also disclose federal lobbying, and 1 (3%, $3K) also hold USAspending contract awards; the largest donor HQ concentration is DC ($28K across 9 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 R Iii Bradford's fundraising compare to others?
John R Iii Bradford received $78K in PAC contributions during the 2024 cycle. To see how this compares to other House candidates in NC, 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 R Iii Bradford's $78K in PAC contributions from 24 committees is a house candidate money set for the 2024 cycle. 13 of 24 contributing organizations (53% of PAC dollars, $41K) also disclose federal lobbying, and 1 (3%, $3K) also hold USAspending contract awards; the largest donor HQ concentration is DC ($28K across 9 committees). Organizational PAC dollars are distinct from individual donations and from the $574K 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 R Iii Bradford took in $78K from 24 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.