Maxine Waters
Democratic · House · California 43
Grade E: Heavily influenced
21% of the money came from people. Bottom 16% for grassroots funding.
Of all the money given to Maxine Waters: 21% from people (many different donors), 24% from power (big money from a few wealthy donors) and 55% from influence (PACs, politicians and parties).
Raised $1,133,038 in the 2025–26 election cycle, from public FEC filings. Every donation checked against the FEC’s records.