In Pennsylvania, candidates raised money up and down the ballot in hopes of convincing voters they were the right choices to serve a term in office. While numerous candidates were prolific fundraisers during 2020, a handful of candidates stand out as the top fundraisers in the state. Here is a look at the top ten candidates in the state by funds raised — some of whom were successfully elected and several who were not, despite their appearance on this list.
Local 0690 Plumbers Union Pol Action Fund
Pennsylvania Committee
$6,661,745Total Contributions
$7,823,566Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $6,586,194.92 | Aggregated Unitemized Contributions |
| $12,600.00 | James Harrity Campaign |
| $7,500.00 | Philadelphia Democratic Campaign Committee of Philadelphia |
| $6,900.00 | Mark Squilla |
| $6,000.00 | James Kenney |
| $6,000.00 | Jamie Gauthier |
| $5,000.00 | Friends of Dan Muroff |
| $5,000.00 | Lawrence Krasner |
| $2,800.00 | Donald Norcross for Congress |
| $2,500.00 | Friends of Ian Thomas |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $431,122.72 | Local 0524 United Assn Steamfitters |
| $410,000.00 | John Kane |
| $385,500.00 | Harold Hayes |
| $153,000.00 | Josh Shapiro |
| $120,000.00 | Tina Davis |
| $116,500.00 | Vincent Hughes |
| $105,500.00 | PA Democratic Party |
| $102,400.00 | Philadelphia Democratic Campaign Committee of Philadelphia |
| $100,000.00 | Philadelphia for Our Future PAC |
| $91,500.00 | Chester County Democratic Committee |
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