Also gave $590 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
$823K
Contributions
317
Recipients
162
Active Period
2003–2026
Party Lean
Top States
Summary
WELCH, PAT is an individual political donor based in OR. They have contributed $823K across 317 contributions to 162 recipients. Their average contribution is $3K. Top recipients include BLUE DOG POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE, NEW DEMOCRAT COALITION ACTION FUND, SUSIE LEE FOR CONGRESS. Their political giving spans from the 2004 to the 2026 election cycle, with peak giving of $259K in 2024.
Contribution amounts per election cycle, colored by recipient party
Committees and candidates receiving contributions, all cycles
Source: FEC bulk data