Charles W. Dent
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
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PA – District 15
Republican
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Service: 2005-2018
Election Cycle
Overview – 2004
Total Raised
$2,046,241
Total Spent
$1,971,136
Cash on Hand
$75,105
Individual Contributions
$1,006,366
PAC + Party Money
$735,951
Self-Funding
$377
Coverage Through
December 31, 2004
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $1,046,644 | 51.1% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $-40,278 | -2.0% |
| PACs & Party | $735,951 | 36.0% |
| Self-Funding | $377 | 0.0% |
| Other | $303,547 | 14.8% |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | B***** D. | ALLENTOWN, PA | $6,000 |
| #2 | P****** L. | EASTON, PA | $4,500 |
| #3 | J****** D. | OREFIELD, PA | $4,500 |
| #4 | W****** E. | ALLENTOWN, PA | $4,000 |
| #5 | J******* J. | ALLENTOWN, PA | $4,000 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Murray Perskie Associates | $1,320,651 |
| #2 | Bellwether Consulting Group | $76,963 |
| #3 | Tarrance Group | $47,513 |
| #4 | Millan, Shawn | $46,770 |
| #5 | Us Postmaster | $45,337 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Self | $106,100 |
| #2 | Information Requested | $62,866 |
| #3 | Retired | $48,300 |
| #4 | Air Products | $21,000 |
| #5 | Homemaker | $20,500 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | PA | $791,424 | 1,033 | 89.9% |
| #2 | NY | $19,900 | 29 | 2.3% |
| #3 | DC | $11,700 | 13 | 1.3% |
| #4 | NJ | $11,250 | 9 | 1.3% |
| #5 | VA | $11,020 | 19 | 1.3% |
| #6 | FL | $7,500 | 6 | 0.9% |
| #7 | IL | $4,000 | 2 | 0.5% |
| #8 | OH | $3,750 | 5 | 0.4% |
| #9 | CA | $3,500 | 3 | 0.4% |
| #10 | WA | $3,000 | 3 | 0.3% |
| #11 | UT | $3,000 | 3 | 0.3% |
| #12 | LA | $2,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #13 | WY | $2,000 | 4 | 0.2% |
| #14 | MD | $1,750 | 3 | 0.2% |
| #15 | MI | $1,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #16 | CT | $1,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #17 | AZ | $1,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #18 | NC | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #19 | MN | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #20 | MA | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #21 | AL | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
