Last updated: February 22, 2026.
Campaign finance is the system that governs how money is raised and spent in elections.
Main Sources of Campaign Money
- Individual contributors
- Political action committees (PACs)
- Party committees
- Candidate self-funding
- Outside spending groups
Why It Matters
- Funding can shape messaging, outreach, and competitiveness.
- Public filings allow voters and journalists to track financial influence.
- Large funding differences can affect election dynamics long before Election Day.
Where to Verify Data
- FEC Open API and candidate filings
- Congress.gov and official candidate pages
- FederalVoice profile source links and update timestamps