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 – 2010
Total Raised
$2,415,571
Total Spent
$2,553,936
Cash on Hand
$40,279
Individual Contributions
$1,241,672
PAC + Party Money
$1,092,390
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2010
Leadership & Fundraising Committees
| Committee | Type |
|---|---|
| DENT VICTORY FUND | Other Nonconnected PAC |
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $1,125,561 | 46.6% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $116,111 | 4.8% |
| PACs & Party | $1,092,390 | 45.2% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $81,509 | 3.4% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | PAT MEEHAN FOR CONGRESS | $4,800 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | P****** I. | BETHLEHEM, PA | $5,000 |
| #2 | M****** F. | BETHLEHEM, PA | $5,000 |
| #3 | B****** R. | CENTER VALLEY, PA | $5,000 |
| #4 | Y**** M. | TELFORD, PA | $4,900 |
| #5 | H****** M. | ALLENTOWN, PA | $4,800 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Murray Perskie Associates | $1,060,514 |
| #2 | Carole Goeas & Associates, Llc | $180,898 |
| #3 | Communication Concepts | $111,539 |
| #4 | Ad Computer | $89,043 |
| #5 | Tarrance Group | $77,269 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Retired | $172,601 |
| #2 | Homemaker | $113,550 |
| #3 | Self | $65,350 |
| #4 | Housewife | $25,800 |
| #5 | Ppl | $20,100 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | PA | $972,776 | 1,238 | 86.9% |
| #2 | FL | $17,850 | 12 | 1.6% |
| #3 | VA | $16,400 | 29 | 1.5% |
| #4 | NY | $15,300 | 12 | 1.4% |
| #5 | DC | $13,393 | 19 | 1.2% |
| #6 | CA | $12,000 | 20 | 1.1% |
| #7 | MD | $11,592 | 23 | 1.0% |
| #8 | WA | $10,700 | 7 | 1.0% |
| #9 | NJ | $8,900 | 19 | 0.8% |
| #10 | MA | $8,800 | 6 | 0.8% |
| #11 | TX | $4,800 | 3 | 0.4% |
| #12 | WY | $4,800 | 4 | 0.4% |
| #13 | AZ | $3,500 | 4 | 0.3% |
| #14 | IL | $2,900 | 2 | 0.3% |
| #15 | CT | $2,500 | 4 | 0.2% |
| #16 | MI | $2,400 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #17 | AL | $2,400 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #18 | ZZ | $2,400 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #19 | GA | $2,250 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #20 | NC | $1,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #21 | KY | $1,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #22 | DE | $500 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #23 | CO | $500 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #24 | PR | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
