Democrat · NJ · District 02 · House

Joe Salerno

Raised $113K in PAC and organizational contributions from 16 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by DNC STATE PARTY VICTORY FUND ($59K) — from Federal Election Commission filings.

$113K
Total received
House
Challenger / open
16
Contributing PACs

Who funds Joe Salerno

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

Top PAC contributors to Joe Salerno · FEC (2024 cycle)

DNC STATE PARTY VICTORY FUND$59KNONE$11KINTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS$10KUNITE HERE$5KBLUE POWER$5KNATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION$5KPURPOSE$3KUNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS INTERNATIONAL UNION$3K
Top PAC contributors to Joe Salerno · FEC (2024 cycle)

Campaign Finance Summary

Joe Salerno (D-NJ) has received $113K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from DNC STATE PARTY VICTORY FUND, totaling $59K. 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 Joe Salerno's FEC Filings Reveal

Joe Salerno is a Democrat candidate for House representing NJ, District 02, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID H4NJ02207. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 16 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $113K to Joe Salerno'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 DNC STATE PARTY VICTORY FUND at $59K, 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 Joe Salerno's candidacy.

As a non-incumbent, Joe Salerno'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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who funds Joe Salerno's campaign?

Joe Salerno receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is DNC STATE PARTY VICTORY FUND, which contributed $59K. In total, Joe Salerno received $113K during the 2024 election cycle from 16 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.

How much has Joe Salerno received in total contributions?

Joe Salerno (Democrat, NJ) received $113K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.

What office is Joe Salerno running for?

Joe Salerno is a Democrat candidate for House in NJ, District 02. Joe Salerno is a challenger or running for an open seat.

What types of organizations contribute to Joe Salerno?

Joe Salerno 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 Joe Salerno's fundraising compare to others?

Joe Salerno received $113K in PAC contributions during the 2024 cycle. To see how this compares to other House candidates in NJ, visit the Rankings page for side-by-side comparisons of all tracked politicians by total contributions received.

Campaign Finance Context

Joe Salerno's $113K 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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