Jim Cooper
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
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TN – District 5
Democratic
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Service: 1983-2023
Election Cycle
Overview – 2008
Total Raised
$637,408
Total Spent
$428,901
Cash on Hand
$274,485
Individual Contributions
$338,120
PAC + Party Money
$297,445
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2008
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $326,408 | 51.2% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $11,712 | 1.8% |
| PACs & Party | $297,445 | 46.7% |
| Self-Funding | $-50,000 | -7.8% |
| Other | $51,843 | 8.1% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | CHILDERS FOR CONGRESS | $2,000 |
| #2 | FRIENDS OF JOHN BARROW | $1,000 |
| #3 | KETNER FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | P******* R. | TOWSON, MD | $4,600 |
| #2 | B**** A. | NASHVILLE, TN | $4,600 |
| #3 | N**** F. | NASHVILLE, TN | $4,600 |
| #4 | T*********** G. | LEBANON, TN | $3,300 |
| #5 | I****** H. | NASHVILLE, TN | $3,300 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tn Democratic Party - Victory 2008 | $55,940 |
| #2 | Visa | $36,261 |
| #3 | Orange, April | $20,541 |
| #4 | Ewing, David | $20,332 |
| #5 | Advanced Network Strategies, Llc | $20,010 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | None | $45,300 |
| #2 | Self-Employed | $13,300 |
| #3 | Self | $12,900 |
| #4 | Vanderbilt University | $7,300 |
| #5 | Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis | $6,050 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | TN | $297,058 | 326 | 91.7% |
| #2 | MD | $5,600 | 4 | 1.7% |
| #3 | NY | $4,250 | 4 | 1.3% |
| #4 | DC | $3,750 | 8 | 1.2% |
| #5 | TX | $3,000 | 2 | 0.9% |
| #6 | RI | $2,300 | 1 | 0.7% |
| #7 | CA | $2,300 | 1 | 0.7% |
| #8 | GA | $2,000 | 1 | 0.6% |
| #9 | MA | $1,850 | 1 | 0.6% |
| #10 | VA | $1,500 | 3 | 0.5% |
| #11 | FL | $500 | 1 | 0.2% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
