Democrat · OR · District 03 · House
Earl Blumenauer
Raised $342K in PAC and organizational contributions from 133 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by Nextera Energy, INC ($8K), from Federal Election Commission filings through August 2026.
- $342K
- Total received
- House
- Incumbent
- 133
- Contributing PACs
The verdict
Earl Blumenauer ranks in the top 35% of 1,269 federal candidates by PAC and organizational money raised, with $342K from 133 committees in the 2024 cycle.
- Top 35%
- of 1,269 funded candidates
- $342K
- total PAC & org receipts
- 133
- contributing committees
- $8K
- from Nextera Energy, INC
Who funds Earl Blumenauer
Top organizational PAC contributors during the 2024 cycle, from FEC filings.
Campaign Finance Summary
Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) has received $342K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from Nextera Energy, INC, totaling $8K. 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 Earl Blumenauer's FEC Filings Reveal
Earl Blumenauer is a Democrat incumbent for House representing OR, District 03, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID H6OR03064. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 133 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $342K to Earl Blumenauer'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 Nextera Energy, INC at $8K, 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 Earl Blumenauer's candidacy.
As an incumbent, Earl Blumenauer'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 Earl Blumenauer's donor orgs also show up
86 of 133 contributing organizations (67% of PAC dollars, $230K) also disclose federal lobbying, and 5 (4%, $15K) also hold USAspending contract awards; the largest donor HQ concentration is DC ($175K across 64 committees).
Donor headquarters mix
| HQ state | Committees | PAC dollars |
|---|---|---|
| DC | 64 | $175K |
| VA | 13 | $30K |
| OR | 8 | $21K |
| TX | 6 | $15K |
| MD | 5 | $14K |
| MO | 2 | $8K |
Largest lobbyist-donors
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Earl Blumenauer's campaign?
Earl Blumenauer receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is Nextera Energy, INC, which contributed $8K. In total, Earl Blumenauer received $342K during the 2024 election cycle from 133 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.
How much has Earl Blumenauer received in total contributions?
Earl Blumenauer (Democrat, OR) received $342K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. As an incumbent, Earl Blumenauer may benefit from established donor relationships. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.
What office is Earl Blumenauer running for?
Earl Blumenauer is a Democrat candidate for House in OR, District 03. Earl Blumenauer is the incumbent.
Do Earl Blumenauer's donors also lobby or hold federal contracts?
86 of 133 contributing organizations (67% of PAC dollars, $230K) also disclose federal lobbying, and 5 (4%, $15K) also hold USAspending contract awards; the largest donor HQ concentration is DC ($175K across 64 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 Earl Blumenauer's fundraising compare to others?
Earl Blumenauer received $342K in PAC contributions during the 2024 cycle. To see how this compares to other House candidates in OR, visit the Rankings page for side-by-side comparisons of all tracked politicians by total contributions received.
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Campaign Finance Context
Earl Blumenauer's $342K in PAC contributions from 133 committees is a house incumbent money set for the 2024 cycle. 86 of 133 contributing organizations (67% of PAC dollars, $230K) also disclose federal lobbying, and 5 (4%, $15K) also hold USAspending contract awards; the largest donor HQ concentration is DC ($175K across 64 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, Earl Blumenauer took in $342K from 133 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.