Rod Blum
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
•
IA – District 1
Republican
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Service: 2015-2019
Election Cycle
Overview – 2014
Total Raised
$1,080,510
Total Spent
$1,035,952
Cash on Hand
$44,558
Individual Contributions
$632,472
PAC + Party Money
$223,730
Self-Funding
$219,826
Coverage Through
December 31, 2014
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $705,348 | 65.3% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $-72,876 | -6.7% |
| PACs & Party | $223,730 | 20.7% |
| Self-Funding | $219,826 | 20.3% |
| Other | $4,482 | 0.4% |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | B**** R. | DUBUQUE, IA | $119,485 |
| #2 | T******* J. | DUBUQUE, IA | $10,200 |
| #3 | M***** M. | DUBUQUE, IA | $9,400 |
| #4 | H****** J. | DUBUQUE, IA | $9,400 |
| #5 | Y***** R. | WATERLOO, IA | $8,800 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Strategic Media Placement | $359,268 |
| #2 | Strategy Group For Media | $74,616 |
| #3 | Blum, Rod | $58,776 |
| #4 | Smith, Paul | $55,009 |
| #5 | Mail Services Unlimited | $43,572 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Digital Canal Corp. | $119,485 |
| #2 | Retired | $87,451 |
| #3 | None | $72,150 |
| #4 | Self-Employed | $23,280 |
| #5 | Self | $20,365 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | IA | $653,878 | 665 | 92.7% |
| #2 | IL | $13,600 | 12 | 1.9% |
| #3 | TN | $8,550 | 4 | 1.2% |
| #4 | VA | $7,100 | 7 | 1.0% |
| #5 | FL | $5,500 | 9 | 0.8% |
| #6 | CA | $3,120 | 2 | 0.4% |
| #7 | TX | $3,000 | 3 | 0.4% |
| #8 | AR | $2,600 | 1 | 0.4% |
| #9 | CO | $2,250 | 4 | 0.3% |
| #10 | WI | $1,750 | 4 | 0.2% |
| #11 | MN | $1,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #12 | SC | $750 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #13 | KY | $750 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #14 | NC | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #15 | UT | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #16 | DC | $500 | 2 | 0.1% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
