Democrat · WV · District 00 · Senate
Joe Iii Manchin
Raised $157K in PAC and organizational contributions from 141 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (nreca) ($6K), from Federal Election Commission filings through August 2026.
- $157K
- Total received
- Senate
- Incumbent
- 141
- Contributing PACs
The verdict
Joe Iii Manchin ranks in the top 44% of 1,269 federal candidates by PAC and organizational money raised, with $157K from 141 committees in the 2024 cycle.
- Top 44%
- of 1,269 funded candidates
- $157K
- total PAC & org receipts
- 141
- contributing committees
- $6K
- from National Rural Elect…
Who funds Joe Iii Manchin
Top organizational PAC contributors during the 2024 cycle, from FEC filings.
Campaign Finance Summary
Joe Iii Manchin (D-WV) has received $157K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (nreca), totaling $6K. 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 Joe Iii Manchin's FEC Filings Reveal
Joe Iii Manchin is a Democrat incumbent for Senate representing WV, District 00, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID S0WV00090. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 141 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $157K to Joe Iii Manchin'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 National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (nreca) at $6K, and the top 10 contributing PACs collectively represent the core institutional support base for this senate 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 Joe Iii Manchin's candidacy.
As an incumbent, Joe Iii Manchin'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 Joe Iii Manchin's donor orgs also show up
76 of 141 contributing organizations (49% of PAC dollars, $77K) also disclose federal lobbying, and 17 (14%, $23K) also hold USAspending contract awards; the largest donor HQ concentration is DC ($51K across 54 committees).
Donor headquarters mix
| HQ state | Committees | PAC dollars |
|---|---|---|
| DC | 54 | $51K |
| VA | 18 | $47K |
| PA | 11 | $15K |
| RI | 2 | $10K |
| IL | 9 | $7K |
| MA | 2 | $6K |
Largest lobbyist-donors
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Joe Iii Manchin's campaign?
Joe Iii Manchin receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (nreca), which contributed $6K. In total, Joe Iii Manchin received $157K during the 2024 election cycle from 141 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.
How much has Joe Iii Manchin received in total contributions?
Joe Iii Manchin (Democrat, WV) received $157K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. As an incumbent, Joe Iii Manchin may benefit from established donor relationships. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.
What office is Joe Iii Manchin running for?
Joe Iii Manchin is a Democrat candidate for Senate in WV, District 00. Joe Iii Manchin is the incumbent.
Do Joe Iii Manchin's donors also lobby or hold federal contracts?
76 of 141 contributing organizations (49% of PAC dollars, $77K) also disclose federal lobbying, and 17 (14%, $23K) also hold USAspending contract awards; the largest donor HQ concentration is DC ($51K across 54 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 Joe Iii Manchin's fundraising compare to others?
Joe Iii Manchin received $157K in PAC contributions during the 2024 cycle. To see how this compares to other Senate candidates in WV, visit the Rankings page for side-by-side comparisons of all tracked politicians by total contributions received.
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Campaign Finance Context
Joe Iii Manchin's $157K in PAC contributions from 141 committees is a senate incumbent money set for the 2024 cycle. 76 of 141 contributing organizations (49% of PAC dollars, $77K) also disclose federal lobbying, and 17 (14%, $23K) also hold USAspending contract awards; the largest donor HQ concentration is DC ($51K across 54 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, Joe Iii Manchin took in $157K from 141 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.