Democrat · TX · District 18 · House

Sylvester Turner

Raised $100K in PAC and organizational contributions from 38 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS AND AEROSPACE WORKERS ($5K) — from Federal Election Commission filings.

$100K
Total received
House
Challenger / open
38
Contributing PACs

Who funds Sylvester Turner

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

Top PAC contributors to Sylvester Turner · FEC (2024 cycle)

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS AND AEROSPACE WORKERS$5KMARATHON PETROLEUM CORPORATION$5KPLUMBERS & STEAMFITTERS LOCAL 22 PAC INC$5KSERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION$5KINTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMEN'S ASSOCIATION$5KHEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION$5KUNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA$5KCREDIT UNION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC.$5K
Top PAC contributors to Sylvester Turner · FEC (2024 cycle)

Campaign Finance Summary

Sylvester Turner (D-TX) has received $100K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS AND AEROSPACE WORKERS, totaling $5K. 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 Sylvester Turner's FEC Filings Reveal

Sylvester Turner is a Democrat candidate for House representing TX, District 18, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID H4TX18237. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 38 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $100K to Sylvester Turner'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 ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS AND AEROSPACE WORKERS at $5K, 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 Sylvester Turner's candidacy.

As a non-incumbent, Sylvester Turner'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
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS AND AEROSPACE WORKERS $5K
MARATHON PETROLEUM CORPORATION $5K
PLUMBERS & STEAMFITTERS LOCAL 22 PAC INC $5K
SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION $5K
INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMEN'S ASSOCIATION $5K
HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION $5K
UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA $5K
CREDIT UNION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC. $5K
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS $5K
AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE $5K
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 965 PEF $5K
NATIONAL APARTMENT ASSOCIATION $3K
SERVICE CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL $3K
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS $3K
DIAMONDBACK ENERGY, INC. $3K
OVINTIV USA INC. $3K
THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. $3K
COMCAST CORPORATION $3K
US ENERGY PAC (THE PAC OF AMERICAN EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION COUNCIL, INC.) $3K
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS - DRIVE $3K
HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN $3K
CLARK $2K
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL $2K
AGUILAR LEADERSHIP FUND $2K
HOPE $1K
SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NA-AGLIW $1K
DOW INC. $1K
DEFEND THE VOTE $1K
HESS CORPORATION $1K
DIVERSIFIED GAS AND OIL CORPORATION $1K
COTERRA ENERGY INC. $1K
MARCHANT GOOD GOVERNMENT FUND $1K
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS $1K
LARSEN $1K
GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY $1K
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS $1K
GREENBERG TRAURIG P.A. $1K
ROBIN KELLY $1K

Frequently Asked Questions

Who funds Sylvester Turner's campaign?

Sylvester Turner receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS AND AEROSPACE WORKERS, which contributed $5K. In total, Sylvester Turner received $100K during the 2024 election cycle from 38 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.

How much has Sylvester Turner received in total contributions?

Sylvester Turner (Democrat, TX) received $100K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.

What office is Sylvester Turner running for?

Sylvester Turner is a Democrat candidate for House in TX, District 18. Sylvester Turner is a challenger or running for an open seat.

What types of organizations contribute to Sylvester Turner?

Sylvester Turner 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 Sylvester Turner's fundraising compare to others?

Sylvester Turner received $100K 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.

Campaign Finance Context

Sylvester Turner's $100K 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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