Democrat · MD · District 06 · House
David Trone
Raised $-14,500 in PAC and organizational contributions from 5 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by Brookdale Senior Living INC. ($2K), from Federal Election Commission filings through August 2026.
- $-14,500
- Total received
- House
- Incumbent
- 5
- Contributing PACs
The verdict
David Trone raised $-14,500 from 5 PAC and organizational committees in the 2024 cycle.
- $-14,500
- total PAC & org receipts
- 5
- contributing committees
- $2K
- from Brookdale Senior Liv…
Campaign Finance Summary
David Trone (D-MD) has received $-14,500 in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from Brookdale Senior Living INC., totaling $2K. 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 David Trone's FEC Filings Reveal
David Trone is a Democrat incumbent for House representing MD, District 06, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID H6MD08549. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 5 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $-14,500 to David Trone'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 Brookdale Senior Living INC. at $2K, and the top 5 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 David Trone's candidacy.
As an incumbent, David Trone'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.
Top Donors
| Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
| Brookdale Senior Living INC. | $2K |
| Harley Rouda | $-1,000 |
| Exelon Corporation | $-3,000 |
| Ball Corporation | $-5,000 |
| International Association of Fire Fighters | $-7,500 |
Where David Trone's donor orgs also show up
4 of 5 contributing organizations (0% of PAC dollars, $-13,500) also disclose federal lobbying, and 2 (0%, $-8,000) also hold USAspending contract awards; the largest donor HQ concentration is TN ($2K across 1 committees).
Donor headquarters mix
| HQ state | Committees | PAC dollars |
|---|---|---|
| TN | 1 | $2K |
| CA | 1 | $-1,000 |
| CO | 1 | $-5,000 |
| DC | 2 | $-10,500 |
Largest lobbyist-donors
Largest contractor-donors
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds David Trone's campaign?
David Trone receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is Brookdale Senior Living INC., which contributed $2K. In total, David Trone received $-14,500 during the 2024 election cycle from 5 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.
How much has David Trone received in total contributions?
David Trone (Democrat, MD) received $-14,500 in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. As an incumbent, David Trone may benefit from established donor relationships. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.
What office is David Trone running for?
David Trone is a Democrat candidate for House in MD, District 06. David Trone is the incumbent.
Do David Trone's donors also lobby or hold federal contracts?
4 of 5 contributing organizations (0% of PAC dollars, $-13,500) also disclose federal lobbying, and 2 (0%, $-8,000) also hold USAspending contract awards; the largest donor HQ concentration is TN ($2K 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 David Trone's fundraising compare to others?
David Trone received $-14,500 in PAC contributions during the 2024 cycle. To see how this compares to other House candidates in MD, visit the Rankings page for side-by-side comparisons of all tracked politicians by total contributions received.
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Campaign Finance Context
David Trone's $-14,500 in PAC contributions from 5 committees is a house incumbent money set for the 2024 cycle. 4 of 5 contributing organizations (0% of PAC dollars, $-13,500) also disclose federal lobbying, and 2 (0%, $-8,000) also hold USAspending contract awards; the largest donor HQ concentration is TN ($2K 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, David Trone took in $-14,500 from 5 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.