Campaign Finance
Following the money: Where Rep. Langworthy's campaign funding comes from
Campaign Finance
This section tracks Rep. Nick Langworthy’s campaign contributions based on data from OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics). All data is from the 2023-2024 election cycle.
Campaign Overview (2023-2024)
Fundraising Summary:
- Total Raised: $1,895,322
- Total Spent: $891,983
- Cash on Hand: $1,093,808
- Debts: $0
- Last Report: December 31, 2024
Sources of Funding
| Source | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| PAC Contributions | $856,664 | 45.20% |
| Large Individual Contributions (>$200) | $823,726 | 43.46% |
| Other | $148,855 | 7.85% |
| Small Individual Contributions (<$200) | $66,077 | 3.48% |
| Candidate Self-Financing | $0 | 0.00% |
Geographic Distribution
In-State vs. Out-of-State
| Type | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| In-State (New York) | $803,286 | 77.70% |
| Out-of-State | $230,566 | 22.30% |
In-District vs. Out-of-District
| Type | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| In-District (NY-23) | $303,271 | 29.33% |
| Out-of-District | $701,384 | 67.84% |
| No District Listed | $29,197 | 2.82% |
Key Finding: While 77.70% of contributions come from New York State, only 29.33% come from within NY-23. Over two-thirds of contributions (67.84%) come from outside the district.
Top Metro Areas
- Buffalo-Niagara Falls: $466,247
- Washington, DC-MD-VA-WV: $94,521
- New York City: $77,375
- Nassau-Suffolk: $61,314
- Rochester: $54,556
Top Zip Codes
- 14221 (Buffalo, NY): $48,803
- 14127 (Orchard Park, NY): $47,570
- 14031 (Clarence, NY): $43,896
- 14051 (East Amherst, NY): $35,848
- 11559 (Lawrence, NY): $22,349
- 14094 (Lockport, NY): $20,275
- 14086 (Lancaster, NY): $17,209
- 14216 (Buffalo, NY): $16,115
- 14075 (Hamburg, NY): $15,034
- 14092 (Lewiston, NY): $14,600
Top 20 Industry Contributors
| Rank | Industry | Total | From Individuals | From PACs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leadership PACs | $95,700 | $0 | $95,700 |
| 2 | Retired | $83,640 | $83,640 | $0 |
| 3 | Real Estate | $80,662 | $74,662 | $6,000 |
| 4 | Lobbyists | $78,947 | $78,947 | $0 |
| 5 | Securities & Investment | $77,469 | $58,469 | $19,000 |
| 6 | Health Professionals | $72,698 | $38,698 | $34,000 |
| 7 | Pro-Israel | $67,893 | $57,893 | $10,000 |
| 8 | Oil & Gas | $66,466 | $16,466 | $50,000 |
| 9 | Lawyers/Law Firms | $59,189 | $54,939 | $4,250 |
| 10 | Special Trade Contractors | $56,105 | $35,605 | $20,500 |
| 11 | Transportation Unions | $51,000 | $0 | $51,000 |
| 12 | Crop Production & Basic Processing | $50,499 | $17,499 | $33,000 |
| 13 | Insurance | $46,883 | $3,633 | $43,250 |
| 14 | Republican/Conservative | $37,925 | $31,925 | $6,000 |
| 15 | Beer, Wine & Liquor | $37,474 | $6,575 | $30,899 |
| 16 | Electronics Manufacturing & Equipment | $36,400 | $25,400 | $11,000 |
| 17 | Civil Servants/Public Officials | $34,270 | $34,270 | $0 |
| 18 | Agricultural Services/Products | $33,250 | $0 | $33,250 |
| 19 | Building Materials & Equipment | $29,755 | $12,255 | $17,500 |
| 20 | Telecom Services | $26,500 | $0 | $26,500 |
Notable Industry Contributions
- Oil & Gas (Rank 8): $66,466 total
- Lobbyists (Rank 4): $78,947 entirely from individuals
- Pro-Israel Groups (Rank 7): $67,893 total
Top Contributors
Top 10 Organizations/Contributors
| Rank | Organization | Total | From PAC | From Individuals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) | $31,550 | $10,000 | $21,550 |
| 2 | Corning Inc | $31,150 | $10,000 | $21,150 |
| 3 | Blackstone Group | $25,219 | $0 | $25,219 |
| 4 | Lippes, Mathias et al (Law Firm) | $17,381 | $0 | $17,381 |
| 5 | NorPAC (Pro-Israel) | $15,649 | $0 | $15,649 |
| 6 | Accent Stripe Inc | $13,500 | $0 | $13,500 |
| 7 | Crystal Window & Door Systems | $13,200 | $0 | $13,200 |
| 7 | Frey Electric Construction Co | $13,200 | $0 | $13,200 |
| 7 | Patrick P Lee Foundation | $13,200 | $0 | $13,200 |
| 7 | SentosaCare | $13,200 | $0 | $13,200 |
Notable $10,000 PAC Contributors
The following organizations each contributed exactly $10,000 via PAC:
- Air Line Pilots Association
- Allied Pilots Association
- American Council of Engineering Cos
- American Crystal Sugar
- American Dental Association
- American Hospital Association
- Carpenters & Joiners Union
- Charter Communications
- Constellation Brands
- Farm Credit Council
- International Franchise Association
- Koch Inc
- National Air Traffic Controllers Association
- National Beer Wholesalers Association
- National Electrical Contractors Association
- National Fuel Gas Co
- National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association
- NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots
- New York Life Insurance
- Operating Engineers Union
- Southwest Airlines Pilots Association
- UBS Americas
- UnitedHealth Group
Key Observations
PAC Dominance: 45.20% of funding comes from PACs, slightly more than large individual contributions (43.46%)
Out-of-District Funding: Despite representing NY-23, only 29.33% of contributions come from within the district, while 67.84% come from elsewhere in New York or other states
Top Industries:
- Leadership PACs ($95,700) - the largest single category
- Lobbyists ($78,947) - entirely from individuals
- Oil & Gas ($66,466) - 75% from PACs, relevant to energy policy positions
Pro-Israel Funding: Combined AIPAC ($31,550) and NorPAC ($15,649) plus Pro-Israel industry category ($67,893) represents significant support
Corporate Concentration: Blackstone Group alone contributed $25,219, representing 1.3% of total fundraising from a single financial firm
Data Source
All data from OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics):
- Campaign Summary
- Geographic Breakdown
- Data current as of: February 6, 2025
- Cycle: 2023-2024
Methodology Note: Numbers on this page are calculated from contributions of more than $200 from individuals, as reported to the Federal Election Commission. PAC dollars are included. All figures are based on Federal Election Commission data available electronically as of February 6, 2025.
Last updated: December 22, 2025