Chris Collins
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
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NY – District 27
Republican
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Service: 2013-2019
Election Cycle
Overview – 2012
Total Raised
$1,435,521
Total Spent
$1,420,830
Cash on Hand
$16,018
Individual Contributions
$431,624
PAC + Party Money
$310,383
Self-Funding
$650,000
Coverage Through
December 31, 2012
Leadership & Fundraising Committees
| Committee | Type |
|---|---|
| WESTERN NEW YORK VICTORY FUND | Other Nonconnected PAC |
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $484,760 | 33.8% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $-53,136 | -3.7% |
| PACs & Party | $310,383 | 21.6% |
| Self-Funding | $542,000 | 37.8% |
| Other | $151,514 | 10.6% |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | C******* C. | CLARENCE, NY | $42,000 |
| #2 | R*********** G. | PITTSFORD, NY | $7,500 |
| #3 | N****** F. | BUFFALO, NY | $5,000 |
| #4 | B******** G. | LAKE VIEW, NY | $5,000 |
| #5 | M******* J. | BUFFALO, NY | $5,000 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Crossroads Media, Llc. | $894,824 |
| #2 | Marketing Technologies Of Wny | $132,506 |
| #3 | American Express | $107,878 |
| #4 | Public Opinion Strategies | $56,500 |
| #5 | Roland-Kelly, Inc. | $48,055 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Zeptometrix Corporation | $42,250 |
| #2 | Information Requested | $24,200 |
| #3 | Tonawanda Coke | $10,000 |
| #4 | Volland Electric Equipment | $10,000 |
| #5 | Self Employed | $7,700 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | NY | $434,310 | 367 | 89.6% |
| #2 | FL | $15,250 | 9 | 3.1% |
| #3 | TX | $12,500 | 8 | 2.6% |
| #4 | DC | $3,500 | 2 | 0.7% |
| #5 | MI | $2,500 | 1 | 0.5% |
| #6 | MN | $2,500 | 2 | 0.5% |
| #7 | VA | $2,500 | 3 | 0.5% |
| #8 | IL | $2,000 | 2 | 0.4% |
| #9 | IN | $1,500 | 2 | 0.3% |
| #10 | CT | $1,500 | 2 | 0.3% |
| #11 | OK | $1,250 | 2 | 0.3% |
| #12 | CA | $1,200 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #13 | NJ | $1,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #14 | LA | $1,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #15 | PA | $750 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #16 | MD | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #17 | GA | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #18 | MA | $250 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #19 | WV | $250 | 1 | 0.1% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
