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 – 2016
Total Raised
$792,630
Total Spent
$617,044
Cash on Hand
$796,506
Individual Contributions
$454,782
PAC + Party Money
$336,681
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2016
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $404,965 | 51.1% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $49,817 | 6.3% |
| PACs & Party | $336,681 | 42.5% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $1,166 | 0.1% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | LOUISE SLAUGHTER RE-ELECTION COMMITTEE | $2,000 |
| #2 | FRIENDS OF SCHUMER | $2,000 |
| #3 | FRIENDS OF ANNA THRONE-HOLST | $2,000 |
| #4 | HILLARY FOR AMERICA | $2,000 |
| #5 | SUOZZI FOR CONGRESS | $2,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | B****** J. | ORCHARD PARK, NY | $5,460 |
| #2 | V******* P. | EAST AURORA, NY | $5,400 |
| #3 | O****** M. | BUFFALO, NY | $5,400 |
| #4 | C******* W. | WEST SENECA, NY | $5,400 |
| #5 | Z****** J. | BUFFALO, NY | $5,400 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Schaeffer Strategies | $90,641 |
| #2 | Dargavel, Dennis | $72,000 |
| #3 | M&T Bank | $62,365 |
| #4 | Adp, Inc | $13,672 |
| #5 | Ditondo'S Tavern | $12,923 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Self | $19,465 |
| #2 | Best Effort | $10,150 |
| #3 | Cellino & Barnes | $9,360 |
| #4 | Retired | $6,145 |
| #5 | M&T Bank | $5,900 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | NY | $390,030 | 618 | 97.0% |
| #2 | AZ | $5,650 | 3 | 1.4% |
| #3 | MD | $2,750 | 5 | 0.7% |
| #4 | DC | $1,750 | 5 | 0.4% |
| #5 | OK | $1,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #6 | NJ | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #7 | MA | $250 | 1 | 0.1% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
