Vern Buchanan
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
•
FL – District 16
Republican
•
Service: 2007-present
Election Cycle
Overview – 2006
Total Raised
$8,123,191
Total Spent
$8,112,758
Cash on Hand
$10,434
Individual Contributions
$2,227,219
PAC + Party Money
$343,542
Self-Funding
$5,450,000
Coverage Through
December 31, 2006
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $6,628,752 | 81.6% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $-4,401,533 | -54.2% |
| PACs & Party | $343,542 | 4.2% |
| Self-Funding | $5,450,000 | 67.1% |
| Other | $102,431 | 1.3% |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | B******** G. | SARASOTA, FL | $4,450,000 |
| #2 | B***** L. | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $8,400 |
| #3 | H****** N. | SARASOTA, FL | $6,300 |
| #4 | H****** S. | SARASOTA, FL | $6,300 |
| #5 | L********* S. | SARASOTA, FL | $6,300 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Stevens Reed Curcio & Potholm | $3,481,085 |
| #2 | The Victory Group, Inc. | $1,762,301 |
| #3 | Creative Direct, Llc | $734,162 |
| #4 | The Hopper Company | $213,363 |
| #5 | Public Opinion Strategies | $182,617 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | H6Fl13148 | $4,450,000 |
| #2 | N/A/Homemaker | $112,478 |
| #3 | Self-Employed | $87,549 |
| #4 | N/A/Retired | $70,525 |
| #5 | Self Employed | $42,500 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | FL | $6,269,252 | 1,498 | 94.8% |
| #2 | MI | $128,200 | 74 | 1.9% |
| #3 | NY | $24,300 | 13 | 0.4% |
| #4 | OK | $21,900 | 11 | 0.3% |
| #5 | GA | $21,550 | 12 | 0.3% |
| #6 | TX | $18,400 | 12 | 0.3% |
| #7 | MD | $14,700 | 11 | 0.2% |
| #8 | VA | $12,250 | 15 | 0.2% |
| #9 | OH | $10,750 | 6 | 0.2% |
| #10 | NC | $10,400 | 7 | 0.2% |
| #11 | KY | $10,400 | 5 | 0.2% |
| #12 | PA | $9,650 | 6 | 0.1% |
| #13 | CO | $9,400 | 5 | 0.1% |
| #14 | MO | $9,400 | 5 | 0.1% |
| #15 | IL | $7,250 | 8 | 0.1% |
| #16 | DC | $5,450 | 5 | 0.1% |
| #17 | TN | $4,700 | 3 | 0.1% |
| #18 | MA | $4,200 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #19 | AR | $4,200 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #20 | CA | $4,200 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #21 | AL | $4,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #22 | NJ | $2,800 | 3 | 0.0% |
| #23 | SD | $2,000 | 2 | 0.0% |
| #24 | IN | $1,750 | 3 | 0.0% |
| #25 | KS | $1,000 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #26 | UT | $1,000 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #27 | AZ | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #28 | MN | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #29 | SC | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
