Democrat · MT · District 00 · Senate
R. Jon Tester
Raised $83.4M in PAC and organizational contributions from 50 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND ($23.1M) — from Federal Election Commission filings.
- $83.4M
- Total received
- Senate
- Incumbent
- 50
- Contributing PACs
Who funds R. Jon Tester
Top organizational PAC contributors during the 2024 cycle, from FEC filings.
Top PAC contributors to R. Jon Tester · FEC (2024 cycle)
Campaign Finance Summary
R. Jon Tester (D-MT) has received $83.4M in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND, totaling $23.1M. 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 R. Jon Tester's FEC Filings Reveal
R. Jon Tester is a Democrat incumbent for Senate representing MT, District 00, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID S6MT00162. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 50 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $83.4M to R. Jon Tester'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 SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND at $23.1M, 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 R. Jon Tester's candidacy.
As an incumbent, R. Jon Tester'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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds R. Jon Tester's campaign?
R. Jon Tester receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND, which contributed $23.1M. In total, R. Jon Tester received $83.4M during the 2024 election cycle from 50 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.
How much has R. Jon Tester received in total contributions?
R. Jon Tester (Democrat, MT) received $83.4M in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. As an incumbent, R. Jon Tester may benefit from established donor relationships. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.
What office is R. Jon Tester running for?
R. Jon Tester is a Democrat candidate for Senate in MT, District 00. R. Jon Tester is the incumbent.
What types of organizations contribute to R. Jon Tester?
R. Jon Tester 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 R. Jon Tester's fundraising compare to others?
R. Jon Tester received $83.4M in PAC contributions during the 2024 cycle. To see how this compares to other Senate candidates in MT, visit the Rankings page for side-by-side comparisons of all tracked politicians by total contributions received.
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Campaign Finance Context
R. Jon Tester's $83.4M in PAC contributions reflects the financial support network behind this senate incumbent. 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.