Democrat · MO · District 01 · House
Cori Bush
Raised $193K in PAC and organizational contributions from 55 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by Power of US ($9K), from Federal Election Commission filings through August 2026.
- $193K
- Total received
- House
- Incumbent
- 55
- Contributing PACs
The verdict
Cori Bush ranks in the top 43% of 1,269 federal candidates by PAC and organizational money raised, with $193K from 55 committees in the 2024 cycle.
- Top 43%
- of 1,269 funded candidates
- $193K
- total PAC & org receipts
- 55
- contributing committees
- $9K
- from Power of US
Who funds Cori Bush
Top organizational PAC contributors during the 2024 cycle, from FEC filings.
Outside spending on Cori Bush
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.
- $9.6M
- Total outside spending
- $2.2M
- Spent supporting
- $7.3M
- Spent opposing
Top spenders supporting
- JUSTICE DEMOCRATS $1.4M
- WORKING FAMILIES PARTY $334K
- CONGRESSIONAL PROGRESSIVE CAUCUS $135K
- NATIONAL NURSES UNITED $115K
- EMGAGE FEDERAL $100K
- JAYAPAL $90K
Top spenders opposing
- UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT ('UDP') $5.2M
- FAIRSHAKE $1.4M
- MAINSTREAM DEMOCRATS $595K
- RESIST RECLAIM REBUILD $97K
- WAKE UP ENTERPRISES INC $2K
Campaign Finance Summary
Cori Bush (D-MO) has received $193K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from Power of US, totaling $9K. 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 Cori Bush's FEC Filings Reveal
Cori Bush is a Democrat incumbent for House representing MO, District 01, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID H8MO01143. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 55 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $193K to Cori Bush'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 Power of US at $9K, 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 Cori Bush's candidacy.
As an incumbent, Cori Bush'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 Cori Bush's donor orgs also show up
9 of 55 donor organizations (12% of Cori Bush's PAC receipts, $23K) also file Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act reports, with the densest HQ cluster in DC. No overlapping federal contractors appear in this donor set.
Donor headquarters mix
| HQ state | Committees | PAC dollars |
|---|---|---|
| DC | 22 | $81K |
| NY | 6 | $29K |
| CA | 6 | $20K |
| MA | 1 | $9K |
| TX | 3 | $8K |
| MD | 2 | $8K |
Largest lobbyist-donors
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Cori Bush's campaign?
Cori Bush receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is Power of US, which contributed $9K. In total, Cori Bush received $193K during the 2024 election cycle from 55 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.
How much has Cori Bush received in total contributions?
Cori Bush (Democrat, MO) received $193K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. As an incumbent, Cori Bush may benefit from established donor relationships. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.
What office is Cori Bush running for?
Cori Bush is a Democrat candidate for House in MO, District 01. Cori Bush is the incumbent.
Do Cori Bush's donors also lobby or hold federal contracts?
9 of 55 donor organizations (12% of Cori Bush's PAC receipts, $23K) also file Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act reports, with the densest HQ cluster in DC. No overlapping federal contractors appear in this donor set. 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 Cori Bush's fundraising compare to others?
Cori Bush received $193K in PAC contributions during the 2024 cycle. To see how this compares to other House candidates in MO, visit the Rankings page for side-by-side comparisons of all tracked politicians by total contributions received.
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Campaign Finance Context
Cori Bush's $193K in PAC contributions from 55 committees is a house incumbent money set for the 2024 cycle. 9 of 55 donor organizations (12% of Cori Bush's PAC receipts, $23K) also file Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act reports, with the densest HQ cluster in DC. No overlapping federal contractors appear in this donor set. Organizational PAC dollars are distinct from individual donations and from the $9.6M 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, Cori Bush took in $193K from 55 organizational committees, with lobbyist 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.