Chet Edwards
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
•
TX – District 17
Democratic
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Service: 1991-2011
Election Cycle
Overview – 2008
Total Raised
$2,267,337
Total Spent
$2,114,657
Cash on Hand
$213,241
Individual Contributions
$1,073,279
PAC + Party Money
$1,132,167
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2008
Leadership & Fundraising Committees
| Committee | Type |
|---|---|
| GEORGIA FEDERAL ELECTIONS COMMITTEE | Joint Fundraising Committee |
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $1,991,781 | 87.8% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $-918,502 | -40.5% |
| PACs & Party | $1,132,167 | 49.9% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $61,891 | 2.7% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Unknown PAC | $1,151,878 |
| #2 | Unknown PAC | $2,559 |
| #3 | MURTHA FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE | $2,000 |
| #4 | CIRO RODRIGUEZ FOR CONGRESS | $2,000 |
| #5 | KAGEN 4 CONGRESS | $2,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | C******* C. | ROSWELL, GA | $24,500 |
| #2 | V***** G. | ALPINE, CA | $14,600 |
| #3 | C******* D. | ROSWELL, GA | $12,500 |
| #4 | R****** C. | ATLANTA, GA | $12,500 |
| #5 | W******* G. | ATLANTA, GA | $12,500 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Joe Slade White | $671,549 |
| #2 | Mshc Partners | $241,088 |
| #3 | Adp Payroll | $153,961 |
| #4 | American Express | $110,040 |
| #5 | Bennett Petts & Normington | $87,000 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Self | $213,609 |
| #2 | Retired | $93,210 |
| #3 | Self-Employed | $82,295 |
| #4 | Self Employed | $35,975 |
| #5 | None | $28,290 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | GA | $899,296 | 939 | 45.2% |
| #2 | TX | $829,816 | 934 | 41.7% |
| #3 | VA | $71,851 | 70 | 3.6% |
| #4 | CA | $59,613 | 20 | 3.0% |
| #5 | DC | $36,586 | 43 | 1.8% |
| #6 | MD | $13,709 | 23 | 0.7% |
| #7 | OR | $12,500 | 3 | 0.6% |
| #8 | NY | $12,000 | 6 | 0.6% |
| #9 | IL | $11,150 | 11 | 0.6% |
| #10 | OK | $8,587 | 8 | 0.4% |
| #11 | FL | $8,000 | 8 | 0.4% |
| #12 | AR | $5,000 | 4 | 0.3% |
| #13 | MN | $3,648 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #14 | AZ | $3,500 | 3 | 0.2% |
| #15 | NJ | $3,100 | 4 | 0.2% |
| #16 | PA | $2,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #17 | OH | $1,850 | 4 | 0.1% |
| #18 | WI | $1,632 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #19 | MI | $1,500 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #20 | CO | $1,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #21 | IN | $1,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #22 | MA | $700 | 2 | 0.0% |
| #23 | SC | $693 | 2 | 0.0% |
| #24 | ME | $675 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #25 | AL | $500 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #26 | TN | $500 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #27 | LA | $500 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #28 | MS | $375 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #29 | SD | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #30 | NM | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
