Charles W. Dent
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
•
PA – District 15
Republican
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Service: 2005-2018
Election Cycle
Overview – 2008
Total Raised
$1,881,018
Total Spent
$1,775,400
Cash on Hand
$178,644
Individual Contributions
$1,115,532
PAC + Party Money
$703,746
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2008
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $1,110,579 | 59.0% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $4,953 | 0.3% |
| PACs & Party | $703,746 | 37.4% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $61,740 | 3.3% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | RUDY GIULIANI PRESIDENTIAL COMMITTEE INC | $2,300 |
| #2 | FRIENDS OF DAVE REICHERT | $2,000 |
| #3 | KELLER FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
| #4 | KIRK FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
| #5 | MCCAUL FOR CONGRESS, INC | $1,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | T******** C. | VILLANOVA, PA | $10,000 |
| #2 | M****** J. | BETHLEHEM, PA | $6,900 |
| #3 | J******* M. | POTTSVILLE, PA | $5,250 |
| #4 | A***** J. | GWYNEDD VALLEY, PA | $5,000 |
| #5 | T***** C. | GLADWYNE, PA | $5,000 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Murray Perskie Associates | $605,287 |
| #2 | Wavelength Communications | $120,216 |
| #3 | Fls Connect | $112,612 |
| #4 | Carole Goeas & Associates, Llc | $111,886 |
| #5 | Millan, Shawn | $83,074 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Retired | $113,175 |
| #2 | Homemaker | $97,050 |
| #3 | Self | $79,695 |
| #4 | Lutron Electronics | $17,300 |
| #5 | Jaindl Farms | $16,500 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | PA | $979,411 | 1,090 | 88.2% |
| #2 | VA | $19,007 | 33 | 1.7% |
| #3 | DC | $17,236 | 18 | 1.6% |
| #4 | WA | $13,800 | 6 | 1.2% |
| #5 | IL | $12,000 | 12 | 1.1% |
| #6 | AZ | $11,000 | 3 | 1.0% |
| #7 | MD | $8,725 | 16 | 0.8% |
| #8 | NJ | $8,050 | 12 | 0.7% |
| #9 | FL | $7,550 | 6 | 0.7% |
| #10 | GA | $5,600 | 4 | 0.5% |
| #11 | NY | $4,800 | 5 | 0.4% |
| #12 | NH | $4,600 | 2 | 0.4% |
| #13 | KY | $4,550 | 3 | 0.4% |
| #14 | CA | $3,550 | 3 | 0.3% |
| #15 | UT | $2,300 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #16 | AL | $2,000 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #17 | DE | $1,500 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #18 | MO | $1,200 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #19 | AR | $1,150 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #20 | WI | $1,050 | 3 | 0.1% |
| #21 | IN | $750 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #22 | MI | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #23 | CO | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #24 | VT | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
