Dan Benishek
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
•
MI – District 1
Republican
•
Service: 2011-2017
Election Cycle
Overview – 2014
Total Raised
$2,114,648
Total Spent
$2,176,822
Cash on Hand
$26,478
Individual Contributions
$999,032
PAC + Party Money
$1,039,904
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2014
Leadership & Fundraising Committees
| Committee | Type |
|---|---|
| MICHIGAN YOUNG GUNS VICTORY FUND (AMASH, BENISHEK, HUIZENGA, WALBERG) | Other (H/J) |
| PATRIOT DAY III 2014 | Other Nonconnected PAC |
| PATRIOTS DAY II 2013 | Other (H/J) |
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $920,137 | 43.5% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $78,895 | 3.7% |
| PACs & Party | $1,039,904 | 49.2% |
| Self-Funding | $-18,500 | -0.9% |
| Other | $94,213 | 4.5% |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | O********* W. | GLENDALE, WI | $9,900 |
| #2 | V** M. | ADA, MI | $7,800 |
| #3 | K********** M. | PETOSKEY, MI | $7,800 |
| #4 | G**** I. | PESHAWBESTOWN, MI | $7,482 |
| #5 | H****** L. | FREELAND, MI | $7,400 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Scott Howell & Company | $1,084,501 |
| #2 | Delullo & Associates, Llc | $200,430 |
| #3 | The Tarrance Group, Inc. | $79,383 |
| #4 | Peters, Justin | $59,195 |
| #5 | Grunlund, Michael | $59,101 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Self | $50,055 |
| #2 | None | $32,875 |
| #3 | Retired | $30,450 |
| #4 | Homemaker | $22,950 |
| #5 | Self-Employed | $11,300 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | MI | $708,311 | 799 | 81.3% |
| #2 | CA | $21,435 | 19 | 2.5% |
| #3 | VA | $20,200 | 29 | 2.3% |
| #4 | WI | $20,050 | 25 | 2.3% |
| #5 | FL | $17,950 | 19 | 2.1% |
| #6 | IL | $15,600 | 6 | 1.8% |
| #7 | MN | $9,324 | 7 | 1.1% |
| #8 | DC | $8,750 | 12 | 1.0% |
| #9 | WY | $5,400 | 5 | 0.6% |
| #10 | OK | $5,000 | 5 | 0.6% |
| #11 | AL | $4,400 | 3 | 0.5% |
| #12 | OH | $4,250 | 6 | 0.5% |
| #13 | AZ | $4,000 | 3 | 0.5% |
| #14 | WA | $3,367 | 4 | 0.4% |
| #15 | MD | $3,250 | 8 | 0.4% |
| #16 | TX | $3,250 | 7 | 0.4% |
| #17 | AR | $2,850 | 2 | 0.3% |
| #18 | MA | $2,500 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #19 | CT | $2,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #20 | CO | $2,000 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #21 | IN | $1,500 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #22 | KY | $1,250 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #23 | NV | $1,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #24 | PA | $1,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #25 | NC | $750 | 4 | 0.1% |
| #26 | NY | $750 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #27 | SC | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #28 | NJ | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #29 | NH | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
