Also gave $101K 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
$152K
Contributions
280
Recipients
118
Active Period
1999–2026
Party Lean
Top States
Summary
KESSLER, ERIC is an individual political donor based in NY. They have contributed $152K across 280 contributions to 118 recipients. Their average contribution is $543.954. Top recipients include NCTA - THE INTERNET & TELEVISION ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NCTAPAC), MONTANANS FOR TESTER, CHRISTIE VILSACK FOR IOWA. Their political giving spans from the 2000 to the 2026 election cycle, with peak giving of $24K in 2020.
Contribution amounts per election cycle, colored by recipient party
Committees and candidates receiving contributions, all cycles
Source: FEC bulk data