Democrat · NY · District 14 · House
Alexandria Ocasio-cortez
Raised $45K in PAC and organizational contributions from 16 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers ($10K), from Federal Election Commission filings through August 2026.
- $45K
- Total received
- House
- Incumbent
- 16
- Contributing PACs
The verdict
Alexandria Ocasio-cortez ranks in the top 51% of 1,269 federal candidates by PAC and organizational money raised, with $45K from 16 committees in the 2024 cycle.
- Top 51%
- of 1,269 funded candidates
- $45K
- total PAC & org receipts
- 16
- contributing committees
- $10K
- from International Associ…
Who funds Alexandria Ocasio-cortez
Top organizational PAC contributors during the 2024 cycle, from FEC filings.
Outside spending on Alexandria Ocasio-cortez
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.
- $55K
- Total outside spending
- $412
- Spent supporting
- $54K
- Spent opposing
Top spenders supporting
Top spenders opposing
- KEEP AMERICA AMERICA ACTION FUND $41K
- WE DECIDE $12K
- JERSEY REAL $2K
Campaign Finance Summary
Alexandria Ocasio-cortez (D-NY) has received $45K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, totaling $10K. 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 Alexandria Ocasio-cortez's FEC Filings Reveal
Alexandria Ocasio-cortez is a Democrat incumbent for House representing NY, District 14, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID H8NY15148. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 16 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $45K to Alexandria Ocasio-cortez'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 Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers at $10K, 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 Alexandria Ocasio-cortez's candidacy.
As an incumbent, Alexandria Ocasio-cortez'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 Alexandria Ocasio-cortez's donor orgs also show up
5 of 16 donor organizations (51% of Alexandria Ocasio-cortez'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 | 7 | $20K |
| MD | 3 | $13K |
| NY | 2 | $5K |
| CO | 1 | $3K |
| VT | 1 | $3K |
| CA | 2 | $3K |
Largest lobbyist-donors
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Alexandria Ocasio-cortez's campaign?
Alexandria Ocasio-cortez receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, which contributed $10K. In total, Alexandria Ocasio-cortez received $45K during the 2024 election cycle from 16 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.
How much has Alexandria Ocasio-cortez received in total contributions?
Alexandria Ocasio-cortez (Democrat, NY) received $45K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. As an incumbent, Alexandria Ocasio-cortez may benefit from established donor relationships. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.
What office is Alexandria Ocasio-cortez running for?
Alexandria Ocasio-cortez is a Democrat candidate for House in NY, District 14. Alexandria Ocasio-cortez is the incumbent.
Do Alexandria Ocasio-cortez's donors also lobby or hold federal contracts?
5 of 16 donor organizations (51% of Alexandria Ocasio-cortez'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 Alexandria Ocasio-cortez's fundraising compare to others?
Alexandria Ocasio-cortez received $45K in PAC contributions during the 2024 cycle. To see how this compares to other House candidates in NY, visit the Rankings page for side-by-side comparisons of all tracked politicians by total contributions received.
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Campaign Finance Context
Alexandria Ocasio-cortez's $45K in PAC contributions from 16 committees is a house incumbent money set for the 2024 cycle. 5 of 16 donor organizations (51% of Alexandria Ocasio-cortez'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 $55K 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, Alexandria Ocasio-cortez took in $45K from 16 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.