Michael N. Castle
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
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DE
Republican
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Service: 1993-2011
Election Cycle
Overview – 2008
Total Raised
$1,480,597
Total Spent
$1,808,080
Cash on Hand
$862,744
Individual Contributions
$704,480
PAC + Party Money
$664,520
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2008
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $618,718 | 41.8% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $85,762 | 5.8% |
| PACs & Party | $664,520 | 44.9% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $111,597 | 7.5% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | GILCHREST FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | H******* T. | HOCKESSIN, DE | $40,250 |
| #2 | C******** L. | WILMINGTON, DE | $6,900 |
| #3 | F******* P. | MONTCHANIN, DE | $6,900 |
| #4 | K**** R. | DOVER, DE | $6,300 |
| #5 | F****** R. | UNIONVILLE, PA | $5,700 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Daniel J. Edelman, Inc. | $506,903 |
| #2 | Wilmington Trust Company | $111,057 |
| #3 | Beckworth Consulting | $107,500 |
| #4 | Direct Mail Systems, Inc. | $69,556 |
| #5 | 2/3 Mill Road, Llc | $65,307 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | None | $125,800 |
| #2 | Retired | $62,100 |
| #3 | Self | $61,200 |
| #4 | Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylo | $48,170 |
| #5 | Homemaker | $25,350 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | DE | $468,418 | 645 | 75.7% |
| #2 | PA | $57,950 | 82 | 9.4% |
| #3 | NY | $19,050 | 15 | 3.1% |
| #4 | MD | $16,550 | 21 | 2.7% |
| #5 | FL | $10,850 | 10 | 1.8% |
| #6 | VA | $10,650 | 23 | 1.7% |
| #7 | ME | $10,450 | 6 | 1.7% |
| #8 | DC | $9,400 | 16 | 1.5% |
| #9 | NJ | $4,800 | 4 | 0.8% |
| #10 | CA | $4,550 | 6 | 0.7% |
| #11 | RI | $2,300 | 1 | 0.4% |
| #12 | MI | $1,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #13 | CT | $1,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #14 | AR | $1,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #15 | MN | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #16 | OR | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #17 | SC | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
