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Who funds Frederica Wilson

Black Politics Now by Black Politics Now
December 18, 2024
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Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-FL) serves as a notable member of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC). To understand the influences shaping her legislative priorities, it is essential to examine her campaign funding sources. Data from OpenSecrets provides a detailed look at who supports Wilson’s campaign financially and the sectors that contribute to her political career.

Top Contributors and Donor Categories

For the 2023-2024 election cycle, Frederica Wilson’s campaign finances reveal significant support from various industries and contributors:

Transportation Unions: This sector is the top contributor to Wilson’s campaign, providing a total of $37,000. This backing underscores her connection to labor issues related to transportation and unions.

American Crystal Sugar: As the leading individual contributor, American Crystal Sugar has donated $10,000. This reflects the company’s interest in supporting Wilson’s legislative efforts.

American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees: This public sector union has also contributed $10,000 to her campaign, highlighting its support for her policies.

Carnival Cruise Lines: Contributing $10,000, Carnival Cruise Lines reflects industry interest in Wilson’s positions on tourism and related economic issues.

Campaign Finance Overview

As of the latest report on July 31, 2024, Frederica Wilson’s Leadership PAC, Role Model Leadership PAC, has raised $368,236. The campaign has spent $399,704, leaving a cash balance of $532,141 and carrying a debt of $15,250.

Detailed Breakdown of Contributions

The breakdown of campaign contributions for the 2023-2024 cycle is as follows:

PAC Contributions: $223,331 (60.65% of total funds raised)

Large Individual Contributions: $135,912 (36.90%)

Other Contributions: $7,002 (1.90%)

Small Individual Contributions (< $200): $1,992 (0.54%)

Candidate Self-Financing: $0 (0.00%)

Top Industries and Contributions

The primary industries contributing to Wilson’s campaign include:

Transportation Unions: $37,000, reflecting support from labor organizations within the transportation sector.

Public Sector Unions: $24,500, indicating support from unions representing government workers.

Lawyers and Law Firms: $21,210, showing interest from the legal profession.

Railroads: $17,523, highlighting contributions from the rail industry.

Crop Production and Basic Processing: $16,000, reflecting support from the agriculture sector.

Conclusion

Frederica Wilson’s campaign financing demonstrates substantial backing from transportation unions, public sector unions, and significant contributions from individual industries such as tourism and agriculture. These financial supports highlight the sectors with vested interests in her legislative activities and policy priorities. Source: OpenSecrets

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