Thelma D. Drake
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
•
VA – District 2
Republican
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Service: 2005-2009
Election Cycle
Overview – 2008
Total Raised
$2,046,099
Total Spent
$2,033,549
Cash on Hand
$21,167
Individual Contributions
$1,064,837
PAC + Party Money
$964,695
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2008
Leadership & Fundraising Committees
| Committee | Type |
|---|---|
| DRAKE VICTORY FUND | Other Nonconnected PAC |
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $974,737 | 47.6% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $90,100 | 4.4% |
| PACs & Party | $964,695 | 47.1% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $16,567 | 0.8% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | OBERWEIS FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
| #2 | ROB WITTMAN FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | B****** F. | YORKTOWN, VA | $10,000 |
| #2 | M******** P. | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $10,000 |
| #3 | I** L. | YORKTOWN, VA | $6,000 |
| #4 | R****** S. | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $5,600 |
| #5 | B******* S. | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $5,600 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Strategic Media Services | $775,450 |
| #2 | Creative Direct Llc | $140,313 |
| #3 | Marcus & Allen Llc | $105,978 |
| #4 | Townsend Group | $88,800 |
| #5 | Mclaughlin & Associates | $80,106 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Retired | $72,670 |
| #2 | Homemaker | $53,226 |
| #3 | Self Employed | $24,675 |
| #4 | Self | $17,800 |
| #5 | Self-Employed | $14,000 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | VA | $926,587 | 974 | 95.1% |
| #2 | DC | $8,750 | 13 | 0.9% |
| #3 | MD | $6,850 | 4 | 0.7% |
| #4 | WA | $6,000 | 3 | 0.6% |
| #5 | CT | $5,900 | 4 | 0.6% |
| #6 | IL | $4,000 | 2 | 0.4% |
| #7 | CA | $3,800 | 3 | 0.4% |
| #8 | PA | $2,300 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #9 | TX | $2,300 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #10 | FL | $1,500 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #11 | OH | $1,150 | 4 | 0.1% |
| #12 | MA | $1,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #13 | NJ | $1,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #14 | LA | $1,000 | 3 | 0.1% |
| #15 | NC | $1,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #16 | SC | $750 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #17 | GA | $600 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #18 | TN | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
