Earl L. "Buddy" Carter
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
•
GA – District 1
Republican
•
Service: 2015-present
Election Cycle
Overview – 2014
Total Raised
$1,825,004
Total Spent
$1,606,049
Cash on Hand
$218,955
Individual Contributions
$861,994
PAC + Party Money
$458,082
Self-Funding
$500,000
Coverage Through
December 31, 2014
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $765,241 | 41.9% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $96,753 | 5.3% |
| PACs & Party | $458,082 | 25.1% |
| Self-Funding | $500,000 | 27.4% |
| Other | $4,928 | 0.3% |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | W****** D. | SAVANNAH, GA | $7,800 |
| #2 | W****** C. | SAVANNAH, GA | $7,800 |
| #3 | K**** J. | SAVANNAH, GA | $7,700 |
| #4 | D****** I. | SAVANNAH, GA | $7,600 |
| #5 | H**** D. | DALLAS, TX | $7,200 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Strategic Media Placement Inc. | $634,773 |
| #2 | Landmark Communications | $334,101 |
| #3 | Capitol Coast Consulting | $86,200 |
| #4 | Strategy Group Company | $54,619 |
| #5 | Seymour, Jud | $38,485 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Self-Employed | $71,800 |
| #2 | Retired | $34,466 |
| #3 | Homemaker | $17,700 |
| #4 | Peter Brasseler Holdings | $7,800 |
| #5 | Daniel Defense | $7,800 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | GA | $580,900 | 903 | 75.9% |
| #2 | TX | $28,150 | 33 | 3.7% |
| #3 | PA | $19,750 | 26 | 2.6% |
| #4 | FL | $15,625 | 21 | 2.0% |
| #5 | VA | $11,100 | 23 | 1.5% |
| #6 | AL | $10,800 | 19 | 1.4% |
| #7 | NY | $10,500 | 19 | 1.4% |
| #8 | TN | $9,675 | 20 | 1.3% |
| #9 | OH | $8,250 | 10 | 1.1% |
| #10 | CA | $6,850 | 10 | 0.9% |
| #11 | NC | $6,500 | 16 | 0.8% |
| #12 | DC | $5,891 | 9 | 0.8% |
| #13 | NJ | $5,750 | 12 | 0.8% |
| #14 | AZ | $5,600 | 7 | 0.7% |
| #15 | SC | $5,300 | 8 | 0.7% |
| #16 | MO | $3,550 | 10 | 0.5% |
| #17 | KS | $3,100 | 6 | 0.4% |
| #18 | MA | $3,000 | 2 | 0.4% |
| #19 | KY | $2,500 | 7 | 0.3% |
| #20 | OK | $2,300 | 6 | 0.3% |
| #21 | MS | $2,250 | 4 | 0.3% |
| #22 | MD | $2,000 | 4 | 0.3% |
| #23 | WA | $1,850 | 3 | 0.2% |
| #24 | DE | $1,500 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #25 | IA | $1,350 | 4 | 0.2% |
| #26 | UT | $1,250 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #27 | AR | $1,250 | 4 | 0.2% |
| #28 | WV | $1,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #29 | IL | $1,000 | 3 | 0.1% |
| #30 | IN | $1,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #31 | CO | $1,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #32 | OR | $600 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #33 | LA | $600 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #34 | MI | $550 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #35 | WI | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #36 | NV | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #37 | NH | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #38 | NE | $350 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #39 | AK | $350 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #40 | MN | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #41 | ND | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #42 | ID | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
