Ann M. Kuster
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
•
NH – District 2
Democratic
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Service: 2013-2025
Election Cycle
Overview – 2012
Total Raised
$3,161,004
Total Spent
$3,173,921
Cash on Hand
$6,804
Individual Contributions
$2,577,173
PAC + Party Money
$564,752
Self-Funding
$80
Coverage Through
December 31, 2012
Leadership & Fundraising Committees
| Committee | Type |
|---|---|
| A NEW APPROACH COMMITTEE | Other Nonconnected PAC |
| ANNIE KUSTER VICTORY FUND | Other Nonconnected PAC |
| MOVING NH FORWARD | Other Nonconnected PAC |
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $1,707,236 | 54.0% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $869,937 | 27.5% |
| PACs & Party | $564,752 | 17.9% |
| Self-Funding | $80 | 0.0% |
| Other | $18,999 | 0.6% |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | P****** J. | KEENE, NH | $10,000 |
| #2 | K******* R. | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $10,000 |
| #3 | K******* K. | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $10,000 |
| #4 | L*** C. | LYME, NH | $6,500 |
| #5 | B****** E. | HANCOCK, NH | $5,750 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Buying Time, Llc | $1,740,879 |
| #2 | Ralston Lapp Media, Llc | $203,021 |
| #3 | The Mellman Group | $138,156 |
| #4 | Paychex | $122,799 |
| #5 | Smith, Emily Mellencamp | $90,875 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Self | $156,443 |
| #2 | Retired | $141,865 |
| #3 | None | $135,112 |
| #4 | Retired/Retired | $75,195 |
| #5 | Self Employed | $37,494 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | NH | $831,067 | 1,519 | 50.7% |
| #2 | MA | $244,233 | 294 | 14.9% |
| #3 | CA | $172,741 | 208 | 10.5% |
| #4 | NY | $96,959 | 128 | 5.9% |
| #5 | DC | $51,210 | 81 | 3.1% |
| #6 | VT | $44,550 | 85 | 2.7% |
| #7 | FL | $24,450 | 36 | 1.5% |
| #8 | PA | $22,245 | 47 | 1.4% |
| #9 | MD | $21,600 | 43 | 1.3% |
| #10 | NJ | $21,250 | 29 | 1.3% |
| #11 | ME | $12,756 | 26 | 0.8% |
| #12 | IL | $12,500 | 20 | 0.8% |
| #13 | CO | $11,550 | 12 | 0.7% |
| #14 | MI | $10,250 | 12 | 0.6% |
| #15 | VA | $10,200 | 22 | 0.6% |
| #16 | GA | $8,200 | 11 | 0.5% |
| #17 | WY | $7,000 | 7 | 0.4% |
| #18 | CT | $6,200 | 8 | 0.4% |
| #19 | WA | $5,550 | 12 | 0.3% |
| #20 | OR | $3,850 | 4 | 0.2% |
| #21 | UT | $3,300 | 4 | 0.2% |
| #22 | TX | $2,500 | 6 | 0.2% |
| #23 | RI | $2,300 | 7 | 0.1% |
| #24 | OH | $2,250 | 6 | 0.1% |
| #25 | MN | $1,200 | 4 | 0.1% |
| #26 | AK | $1,200 | 4 | 0.1% |
| #27 | NC | $1,050 | 4 | 0.1% |
| #28 | WI | $1,050 | 3 | 0.1% |
| #29 | TN | $1,000 | 4 | 0.1% |
| #30 | AZ | $1,000 | 4 | 0.1% |
| #31 | VI | $1,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #32 | NM | $500 | 2 | 0.0% |
| #33 | HI | $500 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #34 | ID | $500 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #35 | MT | $500 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #36 | SC | $500 | 2 | 0.0% |
| #37 | AR | $450 | 2 | 0.0% |
| #38 | AL | $300 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #39 | WV | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #40 | DE | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #41 | KS | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #42 | MO | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #43 | LA | $225 | 1 | 0.0% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
