Federal · Pennsylvania · Democratic
Ala Stanford
Democrat Candidate for U.S. House, PA-03 (2026).
On the record
- Party
- Democratic1
- On the ballot
- U.S. House, Pennsylvania 3rd District (2026)1
Where they stand
We haven't read their stated positions yet. When we do, each one will quote their own words and link to where they said it.
Money: U.S. House, Pennsylvania 3rd District (2026)
As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through June 30, 2026.1
Raised$805K
Spent$741K
Cash on hand$65K
Debts$258K
- From individuals $513K
- From PACs and other committees $37K
- From the candidate $255K
- Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $211
Gifts from people, by size2
Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.
- Under $200 7%
- $200–$499 7%
- $500–$999 14%
- $1,000–$1,999 23%
- $2,000 and up 49%
Top PACs and committees giving directly3
| Pennsylvania Democratic PartyConnected to DNC Services Corporation/democratic National Committee | $6,005 |
| 314 Action FundConnected to 314 Action Victory Fund | $5,000 |
| Elect Democratic WomenConnected to Pro-choice Women | $5,000 |
| Cozen O'connor Political Action CommitteeConnected to Cozen O'connor | $4,040 |
| Duane Morris Government Committee | $4,000 |
| American Osteopathic Information Association - Osteopathic Political Action CommitteeConnected to American Osteopathic Information Association | $3,000 |
| American College of Surgeons Professional Association PAC | $2,500 |
| Higher Heights for America PAC | $2,500 |
| Charter Schools Action PAC | $2,500 |
Outside groups spending in this race4
Groups that spent money about this candidate without working with the campaign.
Spent to help: $3.4M
| 314 Action Fund | $3,434,982 |
| Mcdowell, Seth | $1,066 |
Individual donors
- $479K from 523 itemized gifts5
- 61% came from people in Pennsylvania5
- 7% came from retired people5
- Top states: Pennsylvania $293K, Maryland $38K, New York $30K, California $23K, New Jersey $21K5
Where donors work5
Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.
| University of Pennsylvania | 15 gifts | $15,250 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | 4 gifts | $8,500 |
| Children's Hospital of Richmond | 4 gifts | $7,500 |
| Penn | 3 gifts | $7,250 |
| University of Pittsburgh | 3 gifts | $7,250 |
| Jefferson University | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Jonathan Rose Companies | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Msu | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Uc Davis | 8 gifts | $7,000 |
| US House of Representatives | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Weis Agency | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Willard Smith II | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| American College of Surgeons | 2 gifts | $5,000 |
| Philly Office Retail | 2 gifts | $5,000 |
| Jefferson | 3 gifts | $4,500 |
Sources
Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.
- 1FEC candidate record H6PA03245https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6PA03245/Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 2FEC: contributions to Ala Stanford by size, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6PA03245/?cycle=2026&election_full=false#raisingComputed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
- 3FEC: committee contributions to Ala Stanford, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?two_year_transaction_period=2026&committee_id=C00921452&contributor_type=committeeBulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 4FEC: independent expenditures about Ala Stanford, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/independent-expenditures/?candidate_id=H6PA03245&cycle=202624- and 48-hour notices; amended filings replace the originals · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 5FEC: itemized individual contributions to Stanford for Congress, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00921452&two_year_transaction_period=2026Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026