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 – 2012
Total Raised
$1,091,162
Total Spent
$1,031,410
Cash on Hand
$429,443
Individual Contributions
$653,782
PAC + Party Money
$430,369
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2012
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $555,837 | 50.9% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $97,945 | 9.0% |
| PACs & Party | $430,369 | 39.4% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $7,012 | 0.6% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | LOUISE SLAUGHTER RE-ELECTION COMMITTEE | $4,000 |
| #2 | KATHY HOCHUL FOR CONGRESS | $4,000 |
| #3 | FRIENDS OF DAN MAFFEI | $3,000 |
| #4 | BILL OWENS FOR CONGRESS | $3,000 |
| #5 | DAVID WEPRIN FOR CONGRESS | $3,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | P******** C. | HOLLAND, NY | $7,500 |
| #2 | K******* A. | WILLIAMSVILLE, NY | $6,000 |
| #3 | W******* G. | BUFFALO, NY | $5,000 |
| #4 | C******* B. | BUFFALO, NY | $5,000 |
| #5 | C******* I. | BUFFALO, NY | $5,000 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Schaeffer Strategies | $93,760 |
| #2 | The Strategy Group | $88,026 |
| #3 | M&T Bank | $83,449 |
| #4 | Patricia Lynch Associates, Inc. | $75,200 |
| #5 | Dargavel, Dennis | $75,000 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Information Requested | $43,125 |
| #2 | Self | $17,200 |
| #3 | Retired | $10,425 |
| #4 | Stay-At-Home/Stay-At-Home | $10,000 |
| #5 | Man O' Trees/Owner | $7,500 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | NY | $533,837 | 763 | 96.0% |
| #2 | FL | $10,750 | 8 | 1.9% |
| #3 | MD | $3,250 | 10 | 0.6% |
| #4 | DC | $1,500 | 4 | 0.3% |
| #5 | MA | $1,500 | 2 | 0.3% |
| #6 | PA | $1,500 | 2 | 0.3% |
| #7 | OK | $1,250 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #8 | VA | $1,250 | 5 | 0.2% |
| #9 | AZ | $1,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
