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Also gave $4K 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
$31K
Contributions
191
Recipients
19
Active Period
2015–2026
Party Lean
Top States
Summary
MERKEL, JAMES is an individual political donor based in OH. They have contributed $31K across 191 contributions to 19 recipients. Their average contribution is $163.141. Top recipients include AMERICAN HOTEL AND LODGING ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE ('HOTELPAC'), SCOT FORGE COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE, NRSC. Their political giving spans from the 2016 to the 2026 election cycle, with peak giving of $9K in 2024.
Contribution amounts per election cycle, colored by recipient party
Committees and candidates receiving contributions, all cycles
Source: FEC bulk data