Republican · UT · District 00 · Senate
Trent Staggs
Raised $2.8M in PAC and organizational contributions from 12 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by DEFEND AMERICAN JOBS ($1.5M) — from Federal Election Commission filings.
- $2.8M
- Total received
- Senate
- Challenger / open
- 12
- Contributing PACs
Who funds Trent Staggs
Top organizational PAC contributors during the 2024 cycle, from FEC filings.
Top PAC contributors to Trent Staggs · FEC (2024 cycle)
Campaign Finance Summary
Trent Staggs (R-UT) has received $2.8M in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from DEFEND AMERICAN JOBS, totaling $1.5M. The top 10 contributing organizations account for a significant portion of total receipts, reflecting concentrated donor support from key interest groups. As a non-incumbent candidate, building a donor base is a critical component of campaign viability.
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 Trent Staggs's FEC Filings Reveal
Trent Staggs is a Republican candidate for Senate representing UT, District 00, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID S4UT00217. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 12 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $2.8M to Trent Staggs'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 DEFEND AMERICAN JOBS at $1.5M, 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 Trent Staggs's candidacy.
As a non-incumbent, Trent Staggs's PAC receipt profile reflects coalition-building in progress — donor concentration and timing are leading indicators of campaign viability. 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 |
|---|---|
| DEFEND AMERICAN JOBS | $1.5M |
| PROTECT FREEDOM | $720K |
| CONSERVATIVE VALUES FOR UTAH | $353K |
| BEEHIVE VALUES | $97K |
| NONE | $31K |
| HOMETOWN FREEDOM ACTION NETWORK | $30K |
| TURNING POINT PAC INC. | $5K |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR GUN RIGHTS INC | $5K |
| COACH | $5K |
| TRUMP 47 COMMITTEE | $5K |
| CITIZENS UNITED | $3K |
| WINRED | $-27,350 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Trent Staggs's campaign?
Trent Staggs receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is DEFEND AMERICAN JOBS, which contributed $1.5M. In total, Trent Staggs received $2.8M during the 2024 election cycle from 12 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.
How much has Trent Staggs received in total contributions?
Trent Staggs (Republican, UT) received $2.8M in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.
What office is Trent Staggs running for?
Trent Staggs is a Republican candidate for Senate in UT, District 00. Trent Staggs is a challenger or running for an open seat.
What types of organizations contribute to Trent Staggs?
Trent Staggs 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 Trent Staggs's fundraising compare to others?
Trent Staggs received $2.8M in PAC contributions during the 2024 cycle. To see how this compares to other Senate candidates in UT, visit the Rankings page for side-by-side comparisons of all tracked politicians by total contributions received.
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Campaign Finance Context
Trent Staggs's $2.8M in PAC contributions reflects the financial support network behind this senate candidate. 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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.