Democrat · RI · District 01 · House
Don Carlson
Raised $3K in PAC and organizational contributions from 2 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by Himes ($2K), from Federal Election Commission filings through August 2026.
- $3K
- Total received
- House
- Challenger / open
- 2
- Contributing PACs
The verdict
Don Carlson ranks in the top 79% of 1,269 federal candidates by PAC and organizational money raised, with $3K from 2 committees in the 2024 cycle.
- Top 79%
- of 1,269 funded candidates
- $3K
- total PAC & org receipts
- 2
- contributing committees
- $2K
- from Himes
Outside spending on Don Carlson
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.
- $27K
- Total outside spending
- $27K
- Spent supporting
- $0
- Spent opposing
Top spenders supporting
- LGBTQ VICTORY FUND $27K
Campaign Finance Summary
Don Carlson (D-RI) has received $3K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from Himes, totaling $2K. 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 Don Carlson's FEC Filings Reveal
Don Carlson is a Democrat candidate for House representing RI, District 01, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID H4RI01257. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 2 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $3K to Don Carlson'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 Himes at $2K, and the top 2 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 Don Carlson's candidacy.
As a non-incumbent, Don Carlson'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 |
|---|---|
| Himes | $2K |
| National Grocers Association | $1K |
Where Don Carlson's donor orgs also show up
1 of 2 donor organizations (33% of Don Carlson's PAC receipts, $1K) also file Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act reports, with the densest HQ cluster in DC. No overlapping federal contractors appear in this donor set.
Largest lobbyist-donors
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Don Carlson's campaign?
Don Carlson receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is Himes, which contributed $2K. In total, Don Carlson received $3K during the 2024 election cycle from 2 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.
How much has Don Carlson received in total contributions?
Don Carlson (Democrat, RI) received $3K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.
What office is Don Carlson running for?
Don Carlson is a Democrat candidate for House in RI, District 01. Don Carlson is a challenger or running for an open seat.
Do Don Carlson's donors also lobby or hold federal contracts?
1 of 2 donor organizations (33% of Don Carlson's PAC receipts, $1K) also file Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act reports, with the densest HQ cluster in DC. No overlapping federal contractors appear in this donor set. 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 Don Carlson's fundraising compare to others?
Don Carlson received $3K in PAC contributions during the 2024 cycle. To see how this compares to other House candidates in RI, visit the Rankings page for side-by-side comparisons of all tracked politicians by total contributions received.
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Campaign Finance Context
Don Carlson's $3K in PAC contributions from 2 committees is a house candidate money set for the 2024 cycle. 1 of 2 donor organizations (33% of Don Carlson's PAC receipts, $1K) also file Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act reports, with the densest HQ cluster in DC. No overlapping federal contractors appear in this donor set. Organizational PAC dollars are distinct from individual donations and from the $27K 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, Don Carlson took in $3K from 2 organizational committees, with lobbyist overlap in the donor set. Methodology and vintage notes are on our methodology page.
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