Democrat · DE · District 00 · Senate
Thomas R. Carper
Raised $6K in PAC and organizational contributions from 64 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by Mortgage Bankers Association ($5K), from Federal Election Commission filings through August 2026.
- $6K
- Total received
- Senate
- Incumbent
- 64
- Contributing PACs
The verdict
Thomas R. Carper ranks in the top 71% of 1,269 federal candidates by PAC and organizational money raised, with $6K from 64 committees in the 2024 cycle.
- Top 71%
- of 1,269 funded candidates
- $6K
- total PAC & org receipts
- 64
- contributing committees
- $5K
- from Mortgage Bankers Ass…
Who funds Thomas R. Carper
Top organizational PAC contributors during the 2024 cycle, from FEC filings.
Campaign Finance Summary
Thomas R. Carper (D-DE) has received $6K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from Mortgage Bankers Association, totaling $5K. 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 Thomas R. Carper's FEC Filings Reveal
Thomas R. Carper is a Democrat incumbent for Senate representing DE, District 00, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID S8DE00079. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 64 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $6K to Thomas R. Carper'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 Mortgage Bankers Association at $5K, 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 Thomas R. Carper's candidacy.
As an incumbent, Thomas R. Carper'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 Thomas R. Carper's donor orgs also show up
43 of 64 contributing organizations (-62% of PAC dollars, $-3,400) also disclose federal lobbying, and 7 (-73%, $-4,000) also hold USAspending contract awards; the largest donor HQ concentration is IL ($8K across 2 committees).
Donor headquarters mix
| HQ state | Committees | PAC dollars |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 2 | $8K |
| DC | 31 | $6K |
| VA | 7 | $5K |
| NM | 1 | $5K |
| AR | 2 | $4K |
| PA | 1 | $3K |
Largest lobbyist-donors
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Thomas R. Carper's campaign?
Thomas R. Carper receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is Mortgage Bankers Association, which contributed $5K. In total, Thomas R. Carper received $6K during the 2024 election cycle from 64 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.
How much has Thomas R. Carper received in total contributions?
Thomas R. Carper (Democrat, DE) received $6K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. As an incumbent, Thomas R. Carper may benefit from established donor relationships. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.
What office is Thomas R. Carper running for?
Thomas R. Carper is a Democrat candidate for Senate in DE, District 00. Thomas R. Carper is the incumbent.
Do Thomas R. Carper's donors also lobby or hold federal contracts?
43 of 64 contributing organizations (-62% of PAC dollars, $-3,400) also disclose federal lobbying, and 7 (-73%, $-4,000) also hold USAspending contract awards; the largest donor HQ concentration is IL ($8K across 2 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 Thomas R. Carper's fundraising compare to others?
Thomas R. Carper received $6K in PAC contributions during the 2024 cycle. To see how this compares to other Senate candidates in DE, visit the Rankings page for side-by-side comparisons of all tracked politicians by total contributions received.
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Campaign Finance Context
Thomas R. Carper's $6K in PAC contributions from 64 committees is a senate incumbent money set for the 2024 cycle. 43 of 64 contributing organizations (-62% of PAC dollars, $-3,400) also disclose federal lobbying, and 7 (-73%, $-4,000) also hold USAspending contract awards; the largest donor HQ concentration is IL ($8K across 2 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, Thomas R. Carper took in $6K from 64 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.