These New Jersey political organizations received the most money from campaign donations from Jan. 1 to March 31, according to the Federal Election Commission.
Donations made to political groups or candidates must be disclosed under state law for greater transparency in elections. While Congress created the Federal Election Commission to oversee federal elections in 1974, each state is left to regulate its local elections. The Government Accountability Office reviews current campaign finance law and makes recommendations for keeping the laws relevant.
Top first-quarter campaign contribution recipients
| Campaign Committee | Candidate | Amount | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Malinowski for Congress | Tom Malinowski | $788,972 | Somerville, NJ |
| Andy Kim for Congress | Andy Kim | $711,531 | Marlton, NJ |
| Mikie Sherrill for Congress | Rebecca Michelle Sherrill | $522,933 | Montclair, NJ |
| Menendez for Senate | Robert Menendez | $390,835 | Union City, NJ |
| Van Drew for Congress | Jeff Van Drew | $225,263 | Cape May Court House, NJ |
| Pascrell for Congress Inc. | William J. Pascrell Jr. | $92,200 | Totowa, NJ |
| Pallone for Congress | Frank J. Pallone Jr. | $54,200 | Long Branch, NJ |
| Sires for Congress | Albio Sires | $38,850 | West New York, NJ |
| Cory 2020 | Cory A. Booker | $29,900 | Newark, NJ |
| Tim Alexander for Congress | Timothy C. Alexander | $27,829 | Oceanville, NJ |
| Committee to Re-Elect Congressman Chris Smith | Christopher H. Smith | $12,349 | Hamilton, NJ |
| Donald Norcross for Congress | Donald W. Norcross | $10,950 | Collingswood, NJ |
| Donald M Payne Jr for Congress | Donald M. Payne Jr. | $3,250 | Newark, NJ |
| Becchi for Congress | Rosemary Becchi | $2,964 | Millburn, NJ |
| Rik for New Jersey Inc | Rikin Mehta | $2,600 | Edison, NJ |
| Fitzherbert for Congress | Brian Thomas Fitzherbert | $2,000 | Somers Point, NJ |
| The Billy Prempeh for Congress Committee | William Sreboe Prempeh | $1,975 | Paterson, NJ |
| Amy Kennedy for Congress | Amy Kennedy | $1,542 | Brigantine, NJ |
| Pallotta for Congress | Frank Pallotta | $1,400 | Somerville, NJ |
| Friends of Hector Tavarez for Congress | Hector Tavarez | $850 | Egg Harbor Township, NJ |
