Also gave $27K to joint fundraising committees. That isn't in the totals here, because those committees pass the money on to others.
Grouped by the exact name reported to the FEC, which has no ID for individual donors. Other people with this name may be included.
Total Contributed
$59K
Contributions
507
Recipients
78
Active Period
2007–2026
Party Lean
Top States
Summary
LESTE, JAMES is an individual political donor based in CA. They have contributed $59K across 507 contributions to 78 recipients. Their average contribution is $116.684. Top recipients include TRUMP NATIONAL COMMITTEE JFC, INC., TEAM SCALISE, CALIFORNIA REPUBLICAN PARTY FEDERAL ACCT.. Their political giving spans from the 2008 to the 2026 election cycle, with peak giving of $23K in 2026.
Contribution amounts per election cycle, colored by recipient party
Committees and candidates receiving contributions, all cycles
Source: FEC bulk data