Independent · VT · District 00 · Senate
Bernard Sanders
Raised $96K in PAC and organizational contributions from 21 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by Air Line Pilots Association ($10K), from Federal Election Commission filings through August 2026.
- $96K
- Total received
- Senate
- Incumbent
- 21
- Contributing PACs
The verdict
Bernard Sanders ranks in the top 46% of 1,269 federal candidates by PAC and organizational money raised, with $96K from 21 committees in the 2024 cycle.
- Top 46%
- of 1,269 funded candidates
- $96K
- total PAC & org receipts
- 21
- contributing committees
- $10K
- from Air Line Pilots Asso…
Who funds Bernard Sanders
Top organizational PAC contributors during the 2024 cycle, from FEC filings.
Campaign Finance Summary
Bernard Sanders (I-VT) has received $96K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from Air Line Pilots Association, 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 Bernard Sanders's FEC Filings Reveal
Bernard Sanders is a Independent incumbent for Senate representing VT, District 00, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID S4VT00033. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 21 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $96K to Bernard Sanders'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 Air Line Pilots Association at $10K, 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 Bernard Sanders's candidacy.
As an incumbent, Bernard Sanders'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 Bernard Sanders's donor orgs also show up
11 of 21 donor organizations (45% of Bernard Sanders's PAC receipts, $43K) 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 | 13 | $56K |
| VA | 1 | $10K |
| MD | 2 | $10K |
| NY | 2 | $8K |
| CA | 2 | $7K |
| OH | 1 | $5K |
Largest lobbyist-donors
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Bernard Sanders's campaign?
Bernard Sanders receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is Air Line Pilots Association, which contributed $10K. In total, Bernard Sanders received $96K during the 2024 election cycle from 21 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.
How much has Bernard Sanders received in total contributions?
Bernard Sanders (Independent, VT) received $96K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. As an incumbent, Bernard Sanders may benefit from established donor relationships. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.
What office is Bernard Sanders running for?
Bernard Sanders is a Independent candidate for Senate in VT, District 00. Bernard Sanders is the incumbent.
Do Bernard Sanders's donors also lobby or hold federal contracts?
11 of 21 donor organizations (45% of Bernard Sanders's PAC receipts, $43K) 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 Bernard Sanders's fundraising compare to others?
Bernard Sanders received $96K in PAC contributions during the 2024 cycle. To see how this compares to other Senate candidates in VT, visit the Rankings page for side-by-side comparisons of all tracked politicians by total contributions received.
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Campaign Finance Context
Bernard Sanders's $96K in PAC contributions from 21 committees is a senate incumbent money set for the 2024 cycle. 11 of 21 donor organizations (45% of Bernard Sanders's PAC receipts, $43K) 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 $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, Bernard Sanders took in $96K from 21 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.