Bart Gordon
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
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TN – District 6
Democratic
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Service: 1985-2011
Election Cycle
Overview – 2008
Total Raised
$1,704,001
Total Spent
$1,122,458
Cash on Hand
$1,020,405
Individual Contributions
$408,659
PAC + Party Money
$1,225,503
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2008
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $349,530 | 20.5% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $59,129 | 3.5% |
| PACs & Party | $1,225,503 | 71.9% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $69,838 | 4.1% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | SWETT FOR SENATE EXPLORATORY | $4,000 |
| #2 | TUKE FOR TENNESSEE | $2,000 |
| #3 | COMMITTE TO RE-ELECT ED TOWNS | $1,000 |
| #4 | LAMPSON FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
| #5 | WYNN FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | C******** S. | WASHINGTON, DC | $5,000 |
| #2 | B******* E. | PEARLAND, TX | $4,600 |
| #3 | W******* J. | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $4,600 |
| #4 | W******* L. | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $4,600 |
| #5 | P***** R. | WASHINGTON, DC | $4,600 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Fletcher, Rowley, Chao Consulting | $200,755 |
| #2 | Chase Credit Card Services | $104,808 |
| #3 | Terry, Mike | $78,911 |
| #4 | Internal Revenue Service | $41,377 |
| #5 | Benenson Strategy Group | $27,500 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Self | $58,801 |
| #2 | Self Employed | $7,100 |
| #3 | Oak Ridge National Laboratory | $4,341 |
| #4 | Averitt Express | $4,250 |
| #5 | Collazo Enterprises | $4,000 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | TN | $165,181 | 291 | 47.3% |
| #2 | DC | $63,189 | 79 | 18.1% |
| #3 | VA | $23,909 | 38 | 6.8% |
| #4 | MD | $15,300 | 26 | 4.4% |
| #5 | AL | $13,500 | 11 | 3.9% |
| #6 | IN | $9,450 | 5 | 2.7% |
| #7 | CA | $6,800 | 8 | 1.9% |
| #8 | TX | $6,350 | 5 | 1.8% |
| #9 | KY | $5,600 | 3 | 1.6% |
| #10 | FL | $4,700 | 5 | 1.3% |
| #11 | MO | $4,300 | 2 | 1.2% |
| #12 | LA | $4,000 | 2 | 1.1% |
| #13 | NC | $3,900 | 5 | 1.1% |
| #14 | NY | $3,300 | 4 | 0.9% |
| #15 | IL | $2,500 | 3 | 0.7% |
| #16 | PA | $2,300 | 1 | 0.7% |
| #17 | MI | $2,300 | 1 | 0.7% |
| #18 | WA | $2,000 | 2 | 0.6% |
| #19 | OK | $2,000 | 1 | 0.6% |
| #20 | NJ | $2,000 | 1 | 0.6% |
| #21 | OH | $1,900 | 3 | 0.5% |
| #22 | MA | $1,000 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #23 | GA | $1,000 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #24 | CO | $1,000 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #25 | NH | $501 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #26 | RI | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #27 | OR | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #28 | AR | $300 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #29 | CT | $250 | 1 | 0.1% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
