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 – 2012
Total Raised
$1,213,185
Total Spent
$664,008
Cash on Hand
$693,328
Individual Contributions
$838,252
PAC + Party Money
$358,654
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2012
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $723,640 | 59.6% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $114,612 | 9.4% |
| PACs & Party | $358,654 | 29.6% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $16,279 | 1.3% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | FRIENDS OF JOHN BARROW | $4,000 |
| #2 | BOSWELL FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
| #3 | FRIENDS OF CHARLIE WILSON | $1,000 |
| #4 | FRIENDS OF ELIZABETH ESTY | $1,000 |
| #5 | LOEBSACK FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | S******** B. | NASHVILLE, TN | $7,500 |
| #2 | T****** S. | NASHVILLE, TN | $5,000 |
| #3 | H**** J. | NASHVILLE, TN | $5,000 |
| #4 | S******** S. | NASHVILLE, TN | $5,000 |
| #5 | L***** D. | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Paychex | $118,889 |
| #2 | Mailsource, Inc. | $76,960 |
| #3 | Alberts-Marigza, Robin | $71,563 |
| #4 | Visa | $52,019 |
| #5 | Media Strategies & Research | $29,000 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | None | $142,425 |
| #2 | Self-Employed | $30,300 |
| #3 | Self | $22,631 |
| #4 | Vanderbilt University | $16,150 |
| #5 | Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis | $11,450 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | TN | $579,843 | 893 | 80.4% |
| #2 | NY | $66,747 | 53 | 9.2% |
| #3 | TX | $10,750 | 7 | 1.5% |
| #4 | IL | $10,300 | 5 | 1.4% |
| #5 | MD | $9,500 | 7 | 1.3% |
| #6 | DC | $7,750 | 12 | 1.1% |
| #7 | GA | $7,500 | 5 | 1.0% |
| #8 | VA | $6,500 | 12 | 0.9% |
| #9 | VI | $5,000 | 2 | 0.7% |
| #10 | CA | $3,600 | 7 | 0.5% |
| #11 | NJ | $2,700 | 2 | 0.4% |
| #12 | NC | $2,500 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #13 | WY | $2,500 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #14 | FL | $2,050 | 5 | 0.3% |
| #15 | RI | $1,500 | 3 | 0.2% |
| #16 | MO | $1,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #17 | PA | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #18 | CT | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #19 | VT | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #20 | MA | $400 | 1 | 0.1% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
