Democrat · WI · District 01 · House
Peter Barca
Raised $316K in PAC and organizational contributions from 81 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by J STREET ($10K) - from Federal Election Commission filings.
- $316K
- Total received
- House
- Challenger / open
- 81
- Contributing PACs
The verdict
Peter Barca ranks in the top 37% of 1,269 federal candidates by PAC and organizational money raised, with $316K from 81 committees in the 2024 cycle.
- Top 37%
- of 1,269 funded candidates
- $316K
- total PAC & org receipts
- 81
- contributing committees
- $10K
- from J STREET
Who funds Peter Barca
Top organizational PAC contributors during the 2024 cycle, from FEC filings.
Outside spending on Peter Barca
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.
- $41K
- Total outside spending
- $40K
- Spent supporting
- $996
- Spent opposing
Top spenders supporting
Top spenders opposing
Campaign Finance Summary
Peter Barca (D-WI) has received $316K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from J STREET, totaling $10K. 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 Peter Barca's FEC Filings Reveal
Peter Barca is a Democrat candidate for House representing WI, District 01, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID H4WI01197. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 81 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $316K to Peter Barca'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 J STREET 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 Peter Barca's candidacy.
As a non-incumbent, Peter Barca'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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Peter Barca's campaign?
Peter Barca receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is J STREET, which contributed $10K. In total, Peter Barca received $316K during the 2024 election cycle from 81 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.
How much has Peter Barca received in total contributions?
Peter Barca (Democrat, WI) received $316K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.
What office is Peter Barca running for?
Peter Barca is a Democrat candidate for House in WI, District 01. Peter Barca is a challenger or running for an open seat.
What types of organizations contribute to Peter Barca?
Peter Barca 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 Peter Barca's fundraising compare to others?
Peter Barca received $316K in PAC contributions during the 2024 cycle. To see how this compares to other House candidates in WI, visit the Rankings page for side-by-side comparisons of all tracked politicians by total contributions received.
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Campaign Finance Context
Peter Barca's $316K 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.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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