Campaign Finance
2018 Cycle
Brian Higgins
Receipts, cash on hand, outside support, and spending for the selected election cycle.
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At a Glance
Total Receipts
$1,084,457.42
Money raised during the selected cycle.
Total Disbursements
$909,973.56
Money spent during the selected cycle.
Cash on Hand
$970,989.74
Cash on hand at the close of the reporting period.
Debt Owed
$0.00
Outstanding campaign debt.
Funding Mix
| Source | Note | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals | Itemized and unitemized individual contributions | $416,426.07 |
| PACs / other committees | Committee-origin contributions | $664,914.77 |
| Party committees | Party committee support | $0.00 |
| Candidate self-funding | Candidate contributions | $0.00 |
| Transfers from authorized committees | Transfers from other authorized committees | $0.00 |
| Loans | Candidate and other loans | $0.00 |
Candidate Filings
| Candidate | FEC ID | Status | Office | Receipts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGGINS, BRIAN DEM | H4NY27076 | C | H NY 26 | $1,084,457.42 |
Campaign Committees
| Committee | ID | Type | Connected Org | Treasurer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN HIGGINS FOR CONGRESS BUFFALO, NY | C00401034 | H P | GIARRAPUTO, HOLLY |
Top PAC and Committee Supporters
| Supporter | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION PAC C00035451 | 5 transactions | Q B | $10,000.00 |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION C00028860 | 3 transactions | Q B | $10,000.00 |
| AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION PAC C00106146 | 5 transactions | Q B | $10,000.00 |
| AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL ACTION C00010322 | 4 transactions | W U | $10,000.00 |
| EMPLOYEES OF NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION PAC C00088591 | 5 transactions | Q B | $10,000.00 |
| GENERAL MILLS INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE C00062646 | 4 transactions | Q B | $10,000.00 |
| HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE C00096156 | 4 transactions | Q B | $10,000.00 |
| INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE C00027342 | 4 transactions | Q U | $10,000.00 |
| MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERS C00002469 | 2 transactions | Q B | $10,000.00 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS POLITICAL ACTION COMM C00005249 | 5 transactions | Q B | $10,000.00 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE C00303339 | 4 transactions | Q B | $10,000.00 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE C00030718 | 4 transactions | Q B | $10,000.00 |
| PECKHAM INDUSTRIES, INC. FEDERAL PAC C00343681 | 4 transactions | Q U | $10,000.00 |
| REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. PAC C00562264 | 4 transactions | Q U | $10,000.00 |
| THE COUNCIL OF INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE C00039578 | 3 transactions | Q B | $10,000.00 |
Spending by Purpose
| Purpose | Transactions | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT | 32 | $150,080.02 |
| CREDIT CARD PAYMENT(VENDORS THAT AGGREGATE OVER $200 LISTED BELOW) | 17 | $111,599.49 |
| LEGAL FEES | 13 | $56,126.81 |
| ACCOUNTING FEE | 16 | $32,214.14 |
| CATERING/MEALS | 10 | $24,089.30 |
| FUNDRAISER VENUE 003 Solicitation and Fundraising Expenses | 4 | $22,348.49 |
| CREDIT CARD 001 Administrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses | 6 | $20,936.82 |
| PAC FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT 001 Administrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses | 4 | $19,170.60 |
| FUNDRAISING CONSULTING 001 Administrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses | 6 | $18,000.00 |
| EVENT SPONSORSHIP | 25 | $10,065.00 |
| TELEPHONE | 17 | $9,110.30 |
| AUTOMOBILE EXPENSE | 17 | $9,026.80 |
| COMPUTER SOFTWARE | 5 | $8,750.00 |
| PRINTING | 14 | $8,516.12 |
| CREDIT CARD PAYMENT(VENDORS THAT AGGREGATE OVER $200 LISTED BELOW) 001 Administrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses | 2 | $5,604.90 |
Top Vendors
| Vendor | Transactions | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CONRAD GROUP WASHINGTON, DC | 17 | $90,446.09 |
| M&T BANK CREDIT CARD SAINT LOUIS, MO | 7 | $58,473.86 |
| PERKINS COIE LLP SEATTLE, WA | 11 | $50,269.61 |
| DARGAVEL, DENNIS BUFFALO, NY | 12 | $36,000.00 |
| DENNIS DARGAVEL BUFFALO, NY | 11 | $36,000.00 |
| CAMPAIGN COMPLIANCE MISSOULA, MT | 16 | $32,214.14 |
| M&T BANK BUFFALO, NY | 10 | $32,100.60 |
| M &T BANK SAINT LOUIS, MO | 7 | $30,894.07 |
| SCHAEFFER TRULL HILLARD, OH | 6 | $29,548.62 |
| WASHINGTON SUITE LIFE, LLC ALEXANDRIA, VA | 2 | $17,700.00 |
| DITONDO'S TAVERN BUFFALO, NY | 2 | $11,281.25 |
| M &T BANK BUFFALO, NY | 4 | $10,242.57 |
| AT&T TONAWANDA, NY | 17 | $9,110.30 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY OMAHA, NE | 17 | $9,026.80 |
| NGP VAN INC. PITTSBURGH, PA | 5 | $8,750.00 |
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Detail tables are built from official FEC records and appear when record coverage is strong enough for publication. Methodology.