Democrat · IL · District 14 · House

Lauren Underwood

Raised $513K in PAC and organizational contributions from 50 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS ($12K) — from Federal Election Commission filings.

$513K
Total received
House
Incumbent
50
Contributing PACs

Who funds Lauren Underwood

Top organizational PAC contributors during the 2024 cycle, from FEC filings.

Top PAC contributors to Lauren Underwood · FEC (2024 cycle)

INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS$12KWOMEN VOTE$10KAMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION$10KLOCAL 881 UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION FUND$10KNATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION$10KNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS$10KINTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADES$10KAMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO$10K
Top PAC contributors to Lauren Underwood · FEC (2024 cycle)

Campaign Finance Summary

Lauren Underwood (D-IL) has received $513K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, totaling $12K. 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 Lauren Underwood's FEC Filings Reveal

Lauren Underwood is a Democrat incumbent for House representing IL, District 14, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID H8IL14174. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 50 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $513K to Lauren Underwood'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 INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS at $12K, 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 Lauren Underwood's candidacy.

As an incumbent, Lauren Underwood'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
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS $12K
WOMEN VOTE $10K
AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION $10K
LOCAL 881 UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION FUND $10K
NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION $10K
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS $10K
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADES $10K
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO $10K
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS AND AEROSPACE WORKERS $10K
UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA $10K
JEFFRIES $10K
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION $10K
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS $10K
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE PRACTITIONERS $10K
WOMEN'S POLITICAL COMMITTEE FEDERAL $10K
STOP THESE OPPRESSIVE PEOPLE: TYRANTS RACISTS UNQUALIFIEDS MISOGYNISTS PROPAGANDISTS (STOP TRUMP) $10K
AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPAY $10K
INT'L UNION UNITED AUTOMOBILE AEROSPACE & AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WORKERS OF AMERICA UAW $10K
PRO-CHOICE WOMEN $9K
AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION $8K
NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION $8K
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS $8K
314 ACTION VICTORY FUND $8K
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 965 PEF $8K
DEFEND THE VOTE $8K
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS $8K
GROWTH ENERGY $8K
LABORERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION, MIDWEST REGION $7K
AMERICAN HOTEL AND LODGING ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE ('HOTELPAC') $7K
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES $6K
ILLINOIS CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION $5K
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION SERVICES INC. (APASI) $5K
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE (AAJ) $5K
HOYER $5K
NATIONAL BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION $5K
CREDIT UNION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC. $5K
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS $5K
BRANCH 193 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE $5K
PLUMBERS & STEAMFITTERS LOCAL 22 PAC INC $5K
DEMOCRATIC FUTURE LEADERSHIP FUND $5K
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF NURSE-MIDWIVES $5K
PERIMETER $5K
BLACK ECONOMIC ALLIANCE $5K
MOULTON LEADERSHIP FUND $5K
JANE FONDA CLIMATE $5K
SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION $5K
REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM FOR ALL $4K
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION $4K
JEFFRIES VICTORY FUND $4K
LET AMERICA VOTE PAC $4K

Frequently Asked Questions

Who funds Lauren Underwood's campaign?

Lauren Underwood receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, which contributed $12K. In total, Lauren Underwood received $513K during the 2024 election cycle from 50 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.

How much has Lauren Underwood received in total contributions?

Lauren Underwood (Democrat, IL) received $513K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. As an incumbent, Lauren Underwood may benefit from established donor relationships. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.

What office is Lauren Underwood running for?

Lauren Underwood is a Democrat candidate for House in IL, District 14. Lauren Underwood is the incumbent.

What types of organizations contribute to Lauren Underwood?

Lauren Underwood 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 Lauren Underwood's fundraising compare to others?

Lauren Underwood received $513K in PAC contributions during the 2024 cycle. To see how this compares to other House candidates in IL, visit the Rankings page for side-by-side comparisons of all tracked politicians by total contributions received.

Campaign Finance Context

Lauren Underwood's $513K in PAC contributions reflects the financial support network behind this house incumbent. 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.

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