John
Fetterman

Who they are, where they came from

John Fetterman serves as the senior United States Senator from Pennsylvania, a seat he has held since January 3, 2023. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Before entering the Senate, Fetterman served as mayor of Braddock, Pennsylvania from 2006 to 2019, and as the 34th Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania from 2019 to 2023. In the Senate, his sponsored legislation includes measures addressing food assistance program integrity (S.1540), housing repair access (S.127), agricultural research (S.1385), school meal debt (S.993), and egg labeling standards (S.2929). He sponsored the Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act (S.741) and the Food Secure Strikers Act of 2025 (S.1156), both referred to committee. He also sponsored S.2776, a bill to amend the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act. One bill he sponsored, a postal facility designation (S.3419), was enacted into law. He voted in favor of confirmation of a nominee on PN.343, a vote that fell within a five-vote margin and that differed from the majority of his party.

What they’ve done lately

Where the campaign funds come from

Most of Fetterman's $1.96M in receipts came from individuals — 86.5% of cycle totals — with itemized contributions making up 72.4% of individual giving. PAC contributions were minimal at 1.3%; named PAC contributors include Fetterman Victory Fund (a joint fundraising committee), BMWED - DRIVE COMMITTEE, and Utility Workers Union of America COPE. Top employer concentrations include Robbins Geller Rudman and Dowd LLP, Tilebar, Archimedes Capital, and Ares Management. Outside independent expenditures in the cycle totaled $26.2M supporting Fetterman (top spenders: Priorities USA Action at $8.3M, SMP at $4.0M, and Family Friendly Action PAC at $3.2M) and $83.1M opposing him (Senate Leadership Fund at $47.6M, American Leadership Action at $14.4M, and American Crossroads at $6.6M).