We're building data files that will allow you to download campaign finance information in ways that we hope are most useful for you.
Each of the files listed here can be downloaded in either csv or xml formats. Each also has a metadata page that describes the information included and the structure of the file itself. There is a pdf version of each file if you need to print the information. You can also subscribe to RSS feeds for each of the files so you're notified whenever new data is available or a change is made.
There are also links to the Commission's Disclosure Data Blog - where we'll be posting information about the files and our future plans and you can get help with any questions about the data we're providing here. We're very interested in your ideas and suggestions, so we hope you'll check in often.
There continue to be many files available on our FTP server, as outlined below:
You will find here the candidate master file, the committee master file, the individual contributions file and its additions, changes and deletions, the itemized records file, and the itemized committee contributions file.
These files for the three most recent election cycles are updated weekly (Sunday night) and include any information entered into the FEC database up to that date. Note that committees do not have the same filing requirements (see http://www.fec.gov/info/filing.shtml). You should be careful when comparing financial information about committees with different filing requirements.
You will find here the current campaign summary file, the all candidates summary file, the current PAC summary file, the PAC detailed summary file, the post-cycle candidate summary file, the post-cycle PAC summary file, the post-cycle party summary file, and the party detailed summary file.
For the three most recent election cycles, the current campaign summary file and the all candidates summary file are updated daily. The other files found here are created after all year-end filing processing is completed at the end of a 2-year election cycle. These files are typically created in April of odd numbered years.
You will find here the threshold files for presidential candidates seeking matching funds.
In addition to regular quarterly or monthly disclosure reports, presidential candidates who seek matching funds must submit information about "matchable" contributions to the FEC for review. Contributions from individuals where the aggregate amount contributed by the individual is $250 or less are eligible to be matched on a dollar for dollar basis from the Presidential Election Campaign Fund. This Fund includes proceeds from the voluntary check-off of $3 per person from income tax returns of eligible taxpayers.
You will find here the financial reports filed electronically by presidential campaigns. This link takes you directly to our FTP server.
Notice: Reports and statements filed by political committees may be inspected and copied by anyone. The names and addresses of individual contributors, however, may not be sold or used for any commercial purpose or to solicit any type of contribution or donation, such as political or charitable contributions. 2 U.S.C. §438(a)(4); 11 CFR 104.15. This restriction applies to Federal reports and statements. Any person who violates this restriction is subject to the penalties of 2 U.S.C. §437g.
