Industries that have historically funded Democrats include finance, real estate, insurance, and various business sectors, though political leanings are not always uniform. Other significant contributors are the technology and healthcare industries, along with sectors like "Ideology/Single-Issue" groups and education.
Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate: This sector is a major source of campaign cash for both parties, with a significant portion going to Democrats, according to OpenSecrets.
Technology
and Healthcare: Democrats tend to receive more support from these sectors.
Ideology/Single-Issue Groups: These groups, which include environmental and women's issues, have shown a strong preference for funding Democrats.
Education: This industry is another significant source of funding for the Democratic party.
Labor
Unions: Industrial unions have a long-standing relationship with the
Democratic party, giving the vast majority of their contributions to
Democrats, notes OpenSecrets.
Other Business Sectors: Various other business sectors, including TV/Movies/Music and Misc Business, also contribute to Democratic campaigns, as seen in data from OpenSecrets.
Based on data from the 2023-2024 election cycle (the most recent complete data set, extending into early 2025 filings), the industries that are the largest financial contributors to Democrats include Lawyers/Law Firms, Non-Profits, and sectors associated with Technology and Media, as well as various Unions.
Key industries that favor and fund the Democratic party include:
Lawyers and Law Firms: This industry provides a significant amount of funding and heavily leans Democrat.
Technology and Internet: The computers/internet and electronics manufacturing/equipment sectors are largely aligned with the Democratic Party.
Unions: Various labor organizations, including industrial, public sector, and building trade unions, are major and consistent sources of funding, with contributions overwhelmingly favoring Democrats.
Education: The education sector's contributions lean heavily toward Democratic candidates.
Media and Entertainment: The TV/Movies/Music and Publishing industries are strong financial supporters of Democrats.
Non-Profits and Advocacy Groups: This category, which often includes liberal/Democratic advocacy organizations and human rights groups, provides substantial funding.
Securities & Investment: While some in this sector lean Republican, it is a top overall contributor, with several top individual donors giving heavily to Democrats.
Overall, the data for the current cycle shows a strong alignment of these sectors with the Democratic party's fundraising efforts.
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