Democrat · NJ · District 05 · House
Josh Gottheimer
Raised $1.9M in PAC and organizational contributions from 394 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by NOR ($83K), from Federal Election Commission filings through August 2026.
- $1.9M
- Total received
- House
- Incumbent
- 394
- Contributing PACs
The verdict
Josh Gottheimer ranks in the top 3% of 1,269 federal candidates by PAC and organizational money raised, with $1.9M from 394 committees in the 2024 cycle.
- Top 3%
- of 1,269 funded candidates
- $1.9M
- total PAC & org receipts
- 394
- contributing committees
- $83K
- from NOR
Who funds Josh Gottheimer
Top organizational PAC contributors during the 2024 cycle, from FEC filings.
Outside spending on Josh Gottheimer
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.
- $243K
- Total outside spending
- $243K
- Spent supporting
- $0
- Spent opposing
Top spenders supporting
- FAIRSHAKE $123K
- PROTECT PROGRESS $120K
- SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTION $10
Campaign Finance Summary
Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) has received $1.9M in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from NOR, totaling $83K. 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 Josh Gottheimer's FEC Filings Reveal
Josh Gottheimer is a Democrat incumbent for House representing NJ, District 05, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID H6NJ05171. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 394 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $1.9M to Josh Gottheimer'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 NOR at $83K, 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 Josh Gottheimer's candidacy.
As an incumbent, Josh Gottheimer'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
Where Josh Gottheimer's donor orgs also show up
234 of 394 contributing organizations (59% of PAC dollars, $1.1M) also disclose federal lobbying, and 26 (7%, $140K) also hold USAspending contract awards; the largest donor HQ concentration is DC ($880K across 180 committees).
Donor headquarters mix
| HQ state | Committees | PAC dollars |
|---|---|---|
| DC | 180 | $880K |
| NJ | 17 | $157K |
| VA | 30 | $114K |
| IL | 25 | $114K |
| NY | 16 | $92K |
| TX | 15 | $72K |
Largest lobbyist-donors
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Josh Gottheimer's campaign?
Josh Gottheimer receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is NOR, which contributed $83K. In total, Josh Gottheimer received $1.9M during the 2024 election cycle from 394 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.
How much has Josh Gottheimer received in total contributions?
Josh Gottheimer (Democrat, NJ) received $1.9M in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. As an incumbent, Josh Gottheimer may benefit from established donor relationships. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.
What office is Josh Gottheimer running for?
Josh Gottheimer is a Democrat candidate for House in NJ, District 05. Josh Gottheimer is the incumbent.
Do Josh Gottheimer's donors also lobby or hold federal contracts?
234 of 394 contributing organizations (59% of PAC dollars, $1.1M) also disclose federal lobbying, and 26 (7%, $140K) also hold USAspending contract awards; the largest donor HQ concentration is DC ($880K across 180 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 Josh Gottheimer's fundraising compare to others?
Josh Gottheimer received $1.9M in PAC contributions during the 2024 cycle. To see how this compares to other House candidates in NJ, visit the Rankings page for side-by-side comparisons of all tracked politicians by total contributions received.
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Campaign Finance Context
Josh Gottheimer's $1.9M in PAC contributions from 394 committees is a house incumbent money set for the 2024 cycle. 234 of 394 contributing organizations (59% of PAC dollars, $1.1M) also disclose federal lobbying, and 26 (7%, $140K) also hold USAspending contract awards; the largest donor HQ concentration is DC ($880K across 180 committees). Organizational PAC dollars are distinct from individual donations and from the $243K 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, Josh Gottheimer took in $1.9M from 394 organizational committees, with lobbyist and contractor overlap in the donor set. Methodology and vintage notes are on our methodology page.
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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.