Democrat · TX · District 18 · House
Sheila Jackson Lee
Raised $191K in PAC and organizational contributions from 64 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 965 PEF ($10K) - from Federal Election Commission filings.
- $191K
- Total received
- House
- Incumbent
- 64
- Contributing PACs
The verdict
Sheila Jackson Lee ranks in the top 43% of 1,269 federal candidates by PAC and organizational money raised, with $191K from 64 committees in the 2024 cycle.
- Top 43%
- of 1,269 funded candidates
- $191K
- total PAC & org receipts
- 64
- contributing committees
- $10K
- from INTERNATIONAL UNION …
Who funds Sheila Jackson Lee
Top organizational PAC contributors during the 2024 cycle, from FEC filings.
Outside spending on Sheila Jackson Lee
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.
- $39K
- Total outside spending
- $39K
- Spent supporting
- $0
- Spent opposing
Top spenders supporting
Campaign Finance Summary
Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) has received $191K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 965 PEF, totaling $10K. The top 10 contributing organizations account for a significant portion of total receipts, reflecting concentrated donor support from key interest groups. As an incumbent, established donor networks and name recognition typically provide a fundraising advantage.
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 Sheila Jackson Lee's FEC Filings Reveal
Sheila Jackson Lee is a Democrat incumbent for House representing TX, District 18, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID H4TX18054. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 64 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $191K to Sheila Jackson Lee'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 INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 965 PEF 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 Sheila Jackson Lee's candidacy.
As an incumbent, Sheila Jackson Lee's established donor relationships typically carry over between cycles, PAC receipt patterns often mirror committee assignments, voting records, and constituent priorities on federal legislation. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Sheila Jackson Lee's campaign?
Sheila Jackson Lee receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 965 PEF, which contributed $10K. In total, Sheila Jackson Lee received $191K during the 2024 election cycle from 64 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.
How much has Sheila Jackson Lee received in total contributions?
Sheila Jackson Lee (Democrat, TX) received $191K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. As an incumbent, Sheila Jackson Lee may benefit from established donor relationships. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.
What office is Sheila Jackson Lee running for?
Sheila Jackson Lee is a Democrat candidate for House in TX, District 18. Sheila Jackson Lee is the incumbent.
What types of organizations contribute to Sheila Jackson Lee?
Sheila Jackson Lee 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 Sheila Jackson Lee's fundraising compare to others?
Sheila Jackson Lee received $191K in PAC contributions during the 2024 cycle. To see how this compares to other House candidates in TX, visit the Rankings page for side-by-side comparisons of all tracked politicians by total contributions received.
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Campaign Finance Context
Sheila Jackson Lee's $191K in PAC contributions reflects the financial support network behind this house incumbent. 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.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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