Sam Farr
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
•
CA – District 20
Democratic
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Service: 1993-2017
Election Cycle
Overview – 2008
Total Raised
$743,125
Total Spent
$775,799
Cash on Hand
$79,837
Individual Contributions
$267,525
PAC + Party Money
$474,644
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2008
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $182,894 | 24.6% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $84,631 | 11.4% |
| PACs & Party | $474,644 | 63.9% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $956 | 0.1% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | CHRIS DODD FOR PRESIDENT INC | $4,000 |
| #2 | SWETT FOR SENATE EXPLORATORY | $2,000 |
| #3 | DAN SEALS FOR CONGRESS | $1,500 |
| #4 | TOM ALLEN FOR SENATE | $1,000 |
| #5 | CARMOUCHE FOR CONGRESS INC | $1,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | F**** K. | WASHINGTON, DC | $4,600 |
| #2 | P******* J. | SOQUEL, CA | $4,600 |
| #3 | C***** I. | WATSONVILLE, CA | $4,000 |
| #4 | B********** P. | HOPE VALLEY, CA | $3,800 |
| #5 | B****** J. | SANTA CRUZ, CA | $3,250 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Fortune Media, Inc. | $108,019 |
| #2 | Plasha Will | $98,458 |
| #3 | The Bonner Group, Inc. | $78,078 |
| #4 | Olson, Hagel & Fishburn, Llp | $66,274 |
| #5 | John Franzen Dba Franzen & Company Strategic Communications | $60,507 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Retired | $39,250 |
| #2 | Sorensen'S Resort | $6,100 |
| #3 | Monterey Bay Aquarium | $4,850 |
| #4 | Safety Storage Inc. | $4,500 |
| #5 | Couch Distributing Company | $4,000 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | CA | $144,585 | 215 | 79.1% |
| #2 | DC | $16,309 | 23 | 8.9% |
| #3 | VA | $9,000 | 16 | 4.9% |
| #4 | NJ | $4,000 | 2 | 2.2% |
| #5 | MD | $3,500 | 10 | 1.9% |
| #6 | HI | $2,250 | 2 | 1.2% |
| #7 | AR | $1,000 | 1 | 0.5% |
| #8 | MA | $750 | 1 | 0.4% |
| #9 | GA | $500 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #10 | NY | $500 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #11 | LA | $500 | 1 | 0.3% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
