Trey Gowdy
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
•
SC – District 4
Republican
•
Service: 2011-2019
Election Cycle
Overview – 2016
Total Raised
$1,902,503
Total Spent
$1,588,411
Cash on Hand
$667,019
Individual Contributions
$1,592,114
PAC + Party Money
$303,000
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2016
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $693,688 | 36.5% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $898,426 | 47.2% |
| PACs & Party | $303,000 | 15.9% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $7,390 | 0.4% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | FRIENDS OF MIA LOVE | $7,760 |
| #2 | TIM SCOTT FOR SENATE | $4,000 |
| #3 | FRIENDS OF JASON CHAFFETZ | $3,998 |
| #4 | RON DESANTIS FOR FLORIDA | $2,696 |
| #5 | FRIENDS OF SUSAN BROOKS | $2,302 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | G******* J. | GREENBRAE, CA | $6,400 |
| #2 | R****** J. | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $5,400 |
| #3 | L******* M. | SPARTANBURG, SC | $5,400 |
| #4 | M******** J. | KATY, TX | $5,400 |
| #5 | A***** D. | GREENVILLE, SC | $5,400 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Campaign Solutions | $721,487 |
| #2 | Smart Media Group, Llc | $115,795 |
| #3 | Pushdigital, Llc | $48,499 |
| #4 | House, Melissa Mrs. | $41,432 |
| #5 | Gula Graham | $34,264 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Retired | $223,273 |
| #2 | Self-Employed | $42,025 |
| #3 | Homemaker | $30,300 |
| #4 | Self | $26,546 |
| #5 | None | $7,250 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | SC | $274,069 | 435 | 39.5% |
| #2 | CA | $69,821 | 207 | 10.1% |
| #3 | TX | $57,685 | 149 | 8.3% |
| #4 | FL | $53,776 | 164 | 7.8% |
| #5 | VA | $19,085 | 47 | 2.8% |
| #6 | AZ | $19,000 | 30 | 2.7% |
| #7 | NY | $16,485 | 56 | 2.4% |
| #8 | TN | $16,305 | 28 | 2.4% |
| #9 | GA | $15,375 | 59 | 2.2% |
| #10 | LA | $15,300 | 14 | 2.2% |
| #11 | CO | $12,325 | 16 | 1.8% |
| #12 | PA | $11,700 | 17 | 1.7% |
| #13 | MO | $10,500 | 17 | 1.5% |
| #14 | NC | $9,860 | 45 | 1.4% |
| #15 | IL | $8,525 | 35 | 1.2% |
| #16 | MN | $6,900 | 24 | 1.0% |
| #17 | WI | $6,550 | 13 | 0.9% |
| #18 | OH | $5,750 | 28 | 0.8% |
| #19 | AL | $5,425 | 18 | 0.8% |
| #20 | KS | $5,200 | 8 | 0.7% |
| #21 | NJ | $4,925 | 17 | 0.7% |
| #22 | NV | $4,825 | 12 | 0.7% |
| #23 | CT | $4,235 | 26 | 0.6% |
| #24 | MI | $4,046 | 24 | 0.6% |
| #25 | MD | $3,891 | 17 | 0.6% |
| #26 | UT | $3,800 | 10 | 0.5% |
| #27 | MA | $2,910 | 27 | 0.4% |
| #28 | MT | $2,425 | 7 | 0.3% |
| #29 | WA | $2,400 | 14 | 0.3% |
| #30 | DC | $2,250 | 5 | 0.3% |
| #31 | OK | $2,025 | 10 | 0.3% |
| #32 | NM | $1,950 | 9 | 0.3% |
| #33 | HI | $1,875 | 5 | 0.3% |
| #34 | MS | $1,600 | 6 | 0.2% |
| #35 | OR | $1,585 | 7 | 0.2% |
| #36 | IN | $1,550 | 7 | 0.2% |
| #37 | AR | $1,250 | 4 | 0.2% |
| #38 | NE | $1,100 | 4 | 0.2% |
| #39 | KY | $1,075 | 6 | 0.2% |
| #40 | DE | $800 | 3 | 0.1% |
| #41 | IA | $650 | 9 | 0.1% |
| #42 | WY | $525 | 3 | 0.1% |
| #43 | GU | $500 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #44 | ID | $500 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #45 | ME | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #46 | NH | $350 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #47 | ND | $275 | 2 | 0.0% |
| #48 | SD | $210 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #49 | AK | $25 | 1 | 0.0% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
