What it measures
Members are sent by their states and districts. HOM is itemized individual dollars from donors with an address in the member’s state ÷ all itemized individual dollars with a state. Gifts under $200 usually carry no address, so HOM covers itemized donors only.
By the numbers
| Measure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Itemized donations to House campaigns from inside the district, 2024 | 17.6% | OpenSecrets, “Outside money, inside influence” |
| Itemized donations to Senate candidates from in-state donors, 2024 | 27.5% | OpenSecrets |
| Historical in-state trend (pre-2010) | data needed | not yet sourced |
OpenSecrets’ House figure is in-district, a tighter circle than our in-state measure. Full formula: Methodology.