Dan Benishek
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
•
MI – District 1
Republican
•
Service: 2011-2017
Election Cycle
Overview – 2012
Total Raised
$2,224,860
Total Spent
$2,171,930
Cash on Hand
$88,652
Individual Contributions
$1,030,174
PAC + Party Money
$1,139,012
Self-Funding
$3,100
Coverage Through
December 31, 2012
Leadership & Fundraising Committees
| Committee | Type |
|---|---|
| BENISHEK BUERKLE COMMITTEE | Other (H/J) |
| MICHIGAN YOUNG GUNS VICTORY FUND (AMASH, BENISHEK, HUIZENGA, WALBERG) | Other (H/J) |
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $3,728,928 | 167.6% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $-2,698,754 | -121.3% |
| PACs & Party | $1,139,012 | 51.2% |
| Self-Funding | $-39,900 | -1.8% |
| Other | $95,575 | 4.3% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | ROSKAM FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE | $1,076 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Y**** N. | BROOKS, CA | $10,000 |
| #2 | K********** C. | PETOSKEY, MI | $5,250 |
| #3 | A********* K. | IRON RIVER, MI | $5,000 |
| #4 | B***** R. | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $5,000 |
| #5 | B** C. | BRIMLEY, MI | $5,000 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Scott Howell & Company | $1,029,941 |
| #2 | Delullo & Associates, Llc | $127,224 |
| #3 | Pinnacle Direct, Inc | $75,076 |
| #4 | Grunlund, Michael | $56,748 |
| #5 | The Tarrance Group, Inc. | $53,060 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Retired | $66,701 |
| #2 | Homemaker | $48,000 |
| #3 | Self | $39,450 |
| #4 | Self Employed | $35,151 |
| #5 | Self-Employed | $19,150 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | MI | $563,487 | 774 | 72.5% |
| #2 | CA | $25,150 | 22 | 3.2% |
| #3 | TX | $24,650 | 30 | 3.2% |
| #4 | FL | $22,300 | 28 | 2.9% |
| #5 | VA | $17,900 | 31 | 2.3% |
| #6 | WI | $17,750 | 30 | 2.3% |
| #7 | IL | $12,500 | 12 | 1.6% |
| #8 | OH | $9,000 | 10 | 1.2% |
| #9 | AL | $8,400 | 5 | 1.1% |
| #10 | DC | $7,000 | 13 | 0.9% |
| #11 | CT | $6,500 | 3 | 0.8% |
| #12 | OK | $6,000 | 4 | 0.8% |
| #13 | AZ | $5,750 | 8 | 0.7% |
| #14 | GA | $5,051 | 9 | 0.7% |
| #15 | OR | $5,000 | 2 | 0.6% |
| #16 | KY | $4,650 | 5 | 0.6% |
| #17 | WY | $4,400 | 3 | 0.6% |
| #18 | WA | $4,250 | 5 | 0.5% |
| #19 | MD | $4,250 | 6 | 0.5% |
| #20 | CO | $4,000 | 4 | 0.5% |
| #21 | MN | $3,976 | 3 | 0.5% |
| #22 | PA | $2,250 | 3 | 0.3% |
| #23 | NY | $2,000 | 4 | 0.3% |
| #24 | TN | $1,750 | 5 | 0.2% |
| #25 | MS | $1,400 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #26 | MO | $1,300 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #27 | MA | $1,250 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #28 | NE | $1,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #29 | NC | $750 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #30 | NV | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #31 | MT | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #32 | KS | $450 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #33 | AR | $415 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #34 | LA | $300 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #35 | IN | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #36 | SC | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #37 | NM | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #38 | SD | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
