Vern Buchanan
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
•
FL – District 16
Republican
•
Service: 2007-present
Election Cycle
Overview – 2018
Total Raised
$2,991,634
Total Spent
$4,379,662
Cash on Hand
$79,240
Individual Contributions
$1,045,081
PAC + Party Money
$1,340,467
Self-Funding
$500,000
Coverage Through
December 31, 2018
Leadership & Fundraising Committees
| Committee | Type |
|---|---|
| AMERICAN VICTORY FUND COMMITTEE (AVF) | Other Nonconnected PAC |
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $1,342,088 | 44.9% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $-297,007 | -9.9% |
| PACs & Party | $1,340,467 | 44.8% |
| Self-Funding | $500,000 | 16.7% |
| Other | $106,086 | 3.5% |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | G****** M. | TAMPA, FL | $65,000 |
| #2 | G****** I. | TAMPA, FL | $65,000 |
| #3 | G****** C. | TAMPA, FL | $50,000 |
| #4 | G****** A. | TAMPA, FL | $50,000 |
| #5 | C******** G. | SARASOTA, FL | $40,000 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Srcp Media | $2,615,954 |
| #2 | Mentzer Media Services | $641,661 |
| #3 | Onmessage Strategic Communications | $157,678 |
| #4 | Morgan, Meredith & Associates | $147,446 |
| #5 | Max Goodman | $85,621 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Homemaker | $240,250 |
| #2 | Retired | $136,705 |
| #3 | Self Employed | $127,000 |
| #4 | Emsi - Tampa | $70,400 |
| #5 | Terreg Management | $40,000 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | FL | $995,835 | 559 | 74.2% |
| #2 | VA | $86,799 | 80 | 6.5% |
| #3 | DC | $37,350 | 35 | 2.8% |
| #4 | NY | $35,820 | 13 | 2.7% |
| #5 | PR | $31,000 | 13 | 2.3% |
| #6 | PA | $21,200 | 10 | 1.6% |
| #7 | CA | $20,600 | 10 | 1.5% |
| #8 | TX | $19,100 | 14 | 1.4% |
| #9 | KY | $15,400 | 7 | 1.1% |
| #10 | MD | $11,550 | 12 | 0.9% |
| #11 | IN | $10,800 | 4 | 0.8% |
| #12 | MI | $7,400 | 4 | 0.6% |
| #13 | OH | $6,000 | 3 | 0.4% |
| #14 | NJ | $5,000 | 3 | 0.4% |
| #15 | GA | $4,200 | 3 | 0.3% |
| #16 | CO | $4,200 | 2 | 0.3% |
| #17 | VI | $3,700 | 2 | 0.3% |
| #18 | MS | $3,500 | 7 | 0.3% |
| #19 | UT | $2,700 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #20 | OK | $2,700 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #21 | KS | $2,700 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #22 | MO | $2,500 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #23 | MA | $2,360 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #24 | CT | $2,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #25 | AL | $1,862 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #26 | LA | $1,500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #27 | AZ | $1,500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #28 | NC | $1,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #29 | OR | $750 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #30 | SC | $562 | 2 | 0.0% |
| #31 | IL | $500 | 1 | 0.0% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
