Blake Farenthold
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
•
TX – District 27
Republican
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Service: 2011-2018
Election Cycle
Overview – 2012
Total Raised
$1,153,511
Total Spent
$1,197,900
Cash on Hand
$1,473
Individual Contributions
$657,617
PAC + Party Money
$462,269
Self-Funding
$406
Coverage Through
December 31, 2012
Leadership & Fundraising Committees
| Committee | Type |
|---|---|
| CANSECO-FARENTHOLD VICTORY COMMITTEE | Other (H/J) |
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $690,329 | 59.8% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $-32,712 | -2.8% |
| PACs & Party | $462,269 | 40.1% |
| Self-Funding | $-14,558 | -1.3% |
| Other | $48,183 | 4.2% |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | F****** M. | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $5,500 |
| #2 | R**** M. | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $5,000 |
| #3 | R**** M. | DALLAS, TX | $5,000 |
| #4 | H**** G. | HOUSTON, TX | $5,000 |
| #5 | S********* D. | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $5,000 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Steve Ray Associates | $232,373 |
| #2 | American Express | $128,928 |
| #3 | Gulf Direct, Inc. | $105,827 |
| #4 | Lilly & Company | $67,493 |
| #5 | Suddenlink Communications | $40,056 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Retired | $35,150 |
| #2 | Homemaker | $17,750 |
| #3 | Kiewit Offshore Services | $15,000 |
| #4 | Self-Employed | $11,800 |
| #5 | Self | $10,450 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | TX | $594,287 | 665 | 96.5% |
| #2 | DC | $6,293 | 17 | 1.0% |
| #3 | VA | $4,250 | 5 | 0.7% |
| #4 | WA | $4,000 | 2 | 0.6% |
| #5 | OK | $1,250 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #6 | VI | $1,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #7 | CO | $1,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #8 | NC | $1,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #9 | CT | $1,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #10 | MD | $750 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #11 | OH | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #12 | LA | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
