Republican · TX · District 19 · House
Ryan Zink
Raised $8K in PAC and organizational contributions from 3 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by Aerovironment, INC. ($3K), from Federal Election Commission filings through August 2026.
- $8K
- Total received
- House
- Challenger / open
- 3
- Contributing PACs
The verdict
Ryan Zink ranks in the top 66% of 1,269 federal candidates by PAC and organizational money raised, with $8K from 3 committees in the 2024 cycle.
- Top 66%
- of 1,269 funded candidates
- $8K
- total PAC & org receipts
- 3
- contributing committees
- $3K
- from Aerovironment, INC.
Who funds Ryan Zink
Top organizational PAC contributors during the 2024 cycle, from FEC filings.
Campaign Finance Summary
Ryan Zink (R-TX) has received $8K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from Aerovironment, INC., totaling $3K. 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 Ryan Zink's FEC Filings Reveal
Ryan Zink is a Republican candidate for House representing TX, District 19, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID H4TX19318. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 3 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $8K to Ryan Zink'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 Aerovironment, INC. at $3K, and the top 3 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 Ryan Zink's candidacy.
As a non-incumbent, Ryan Zink'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 |
|---|---|
| Aerovironment, INC. | $3K |
| Denbury INC Political Committee | $3K |
| Carter | $2K |
Where Ryan Zink's donor orgs also show up
1 of 3 contributing organizations (43% of PAC dollars, $3K) also disclose federal lobbying, and 1 (43%, $3K) also hold USAspending contract awards; the largest donor HQ concentration is VA ($3K across 1 committees).
Donor headquarters mix
| HQ state | Committees | PAC dollars |
|---|---|---|
| VA | 1 | $3K |
| TX | 1 | $3K |
| DC | 1 | $2K |
Largest lobbyist-donors
Largest contractor-donors
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Ryan Zink's campaign?
Ryan Zink receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is Aerovironment, INC., which contributed $3K. In total, Ryan Zink received $8K during the 2024 election cycle from 3 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.
How much has Ryan Zink received in total contributions?
Ryan Zink (Republican, TX) received $8K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.
What office is Ryan Zink running for?
Ryan Zink is a Republican candidate for House in TX, District 19. Ryan Zink is a challenger or running for an open seat.
Do Ryan Zink's donors also lobby or hold federal contracts?
1 of 3 contributing organizations (43% of PAC dollars, $3K) also disclose federal lobbying, and 1 (43%, $3K) also hold USAspending contract awards; the largest donor HQ concentration is VA ($3K across 1 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 Ryan Zink's fundraising compare to others?
Ryan Zink received $8K 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
Ryan Zink's $8K in PAC contributions from 3 committees is a house candidate money set for the 2024 cycle. 1 of 3 contributing organizations (43% of PAC dollars, $3K) also disclose federal lobbying, and 1 (43%, $3K) also hold USAspending contract awards; the largest donor HQ concentration is VA ($3K across 1 committees). Organizational PAC dollars are distinct from individual donations and from the $0 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, Ryan Zink took in $8K from 3 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.