Gil Gutknecht
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
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MN – District 1
Republican
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Service: 1995-2007
Election Cycle
Overview – 2006
Total Raised
$1,364,289
Total Spent
$1,723,712
Cash on Hand
$1,185
Individual Contributions
$732,937
PAC + Party Money
$604,439
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2006
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $467,443 | 34.3% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $265,494 | 19.5% |
| PACs & Party | $604,439 | 44.3% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $26,912 | 2.0% |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | W****** A. | RAMSEY, MN | $4,200 |
| #2 | W****** O. | RAMSEY, MN | $4,200 |
| #3 | C*********** G. | SLEEPY EYE, MN | $4,200 |
| #4 | E****** A. | BLUE EARTH, MN | $4,200 |
| #5 | A******** E. | CHAMPLIN, MN | $4,200 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Gallagher Media | $749,449 |
| #2 | Targeted Creative Communications | $166,261 |
| #3 | Strategic Telecommunications | $88,012 |
| #4 | National Republican Congressional Committee | $80,045 |
| #5 | Nels T. Pierson Iii | $66,916 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Self | $33,250 |
| #2 | Self-Employed | $17,400 |
| #3 | Hubbard Broadcasting | $10,000 |
| #4 | Christensen Farms | $8,400 |
| #5 | Blue Earth Valley Telephone Co. | $8,400 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | MN | $388,530 | 483 | 83.1% |
| #2 | WI | $13,050 | 11 | 2.8% |
| #3 | NM | $10,600 | 10 | 2.3% |
| #4 | TX | $8,464 | 20 | 1.8% |
| #5 | FL | $5,500 | 6 | 1.2% |
| #6 | MI | $5,450 | 6 | 1.2% |
| #7 | IN | $4,000 | 4 | 0.9% |
| #8 | CA | $3,800 | 6 | 0.8% |
| #9 | DC | $3,499 | 6 | 0.7% |
| #10 | VA | $3,250 | 6 | 0.7% |
| #11 | AZ | $3,000 | 2 | 0.6% |
| #12 | OH | $3,000 | 3 | 0.6% |
| #13 | IL | $3,000 | 2 | 0.6% |
| #14 | NC | $2,500 | 3 | 0.5% |
| #15 | KS | $2,000 | 2 | 0.4% |
| #16 | UT | $1,500 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #17 | ND | $1,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #18 | WY | $1,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #19 | MA | $1,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #20 | CO | $1,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #21 | SD | $750 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #22 | MD | $750 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #23 | LA | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #24 | AK | $300 | 1 | 0.1% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
