Brian Higgins
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
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NY – District 26
Democratic
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Service: 2005-2024
Election Cycle
Overview – 2010
Total Raised
$1,115,608
Total Spent
$1,371,055
Cash on Hand
$369,690
Individual Contributions
$648,813
PAC + Party Money
$461,870
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2010
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $544,037 | 48.8% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $104,776 | 9.4% |
| PACs & Party | $461,870 | 41.4% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $4,925 | 0.4% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | SCOTT MURPHY FOR CONGRESS | $7,000 |
| #2 | BILL OWENS FOR CONGRESS | $6,000 |
| #3 | TIM BISHOP FOR CONGRESS | $4,400 |
| #4 | FRIENDS OF DAN MAFFEI | $4,000 |
| #5 | KATHY DAHLKEMPER FOR CONGRESS | $4,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | T******** P. | BUFFALO, NY | $9,891 |
| #2 | Z****** H. | BUFFALO, NY | $5,800 |
| #3 | B******** J. | LAKEVIEW, NY | $4,800 |
| #4 | C********* L. | BUFFALO, NY | $4,800 |
| #5 | S**** E. | HOLLAND, NY | $4,800 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Media Strategies And Research | $236,200 |
| #2 | Adp, Inc | $115,302 |
| #3 | M&T Bank | $113,594 |
| #4 | Dargavel, Dennis | $58,905 |
| #5 | Cooper & Secrest Associates | $42,335 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Self | $25,650 |
| #2 | Self/Attorney | $9,550 |
| #3 | Retired | $8,300 |
| #4 | Cellino & Barnes | $5,800 |
| #5 | Taurus Partners Llp | $5,800 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | NY | $492,087 | 602 | 90.5% |
| #2 | MD | $11,100 | 20 | 2.0% |
| #3 | DC | $8,750 | 14 | 1.6% |
| #4 | FL | $7,650 | 8 | 1.4% |
| #5 | VA | $6,500 | 13 | 1.2% |
| #6 | MA | $2,750 | 4 | 0.5% |
| #7 | NJ | $2,500 | 4 | 0.5% |
| #8 | TX | $1,500 | 3 | 0.3% |
| #9 | OK | $1,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #10 | NC | $1,000 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #11 | AK | $1,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #12 | WA | $1,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #13 | LA | $1,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #14 | AZ | $1,000 | 3 | 0.2% |
| #15 | DE | $1,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #16 | CA | $750 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #17 | NV | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #18 | HI | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #19 | NM | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #20 | OR | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #21 | IL | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #22 | MN | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #23 | PA | $450 | 2 | 0.1% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
