Tom Latham
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
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IA – District 3
Republican
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Service: 1995-2015
Election Cycle
Overview – 2008
Total Raised
$1,573,143
Total Spent
$1,627,659
Cash on Hand
$68,474
Individual Contributions
$697,151
PAC + Party Money
$831,062
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2008
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $495,893 | 31.5% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $201,258 | 12.8% |
| PACs & Party | $831,062 | 52.8% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $44,929 | 2.9% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | CHAMBLISS FOR SENATE | $2,000 |
| #2 | STIVERS FOR CONGRESS | $2,000 |
| #3 | MILLER-MEEKS FOR CONGRESS | $2,000 |
| #4 | PRYCE FOR CONGRESS | $1,267 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | S***** C. | WOOLSTOCK, IA | $10,700 |
| #2 | U********* R. | AMES, IA | $6,900 |
| #3 | P********* M. | DES MOINES, IA | $6,900 |
| #4 | P********* R. | DES MOINES, IA | $6,900 |
| #5 | K****** K. | WAUKEE, IA | $6,900 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mentzer Media Services | $706,037 |
| #2 | Capitol Resources | $188,446 |
| #3 | Bogart Associates | $95,899 |
| #4 | First Bankcard | $73,098 |
| #5 | Mccarthy Marcus Hennings Limited | $58,103 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Self-Employed | $83,146 |
| #2 | No Employer | $42,786 |
| #3 | Retired | $32,010 |
| #4 | Becker Underwood | $11,500 |
| #5 | Iowa Commodities | $10,700 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | IA | $398,756 | 636 | 80.9% |
| #2 | VA | $35,747 | 46 | 7.3% |
| #3 | DC | $12,260 | 17 | 2.5% |
| #4 | SD | $11,910 | 13 | 2.4% |
| #5 | MD | $8,050 | 11 | 1.6% |
| #6 | FL | $7,750 | 9 | 1.6% |
| #7 | IL | $4,300 | 4 | 0.9% |
| #8 | NC | $3,200 | 7 | 0.6% |
| #9 | NE | $2,600 | 2 | 0.5% |
| #10 | MN | $1,760 | 3 | 0.4% |
| #11 | MO | $1,560 | 2 | 0.3% |
| #12 | NY | $1,250 | 2 | 0.3% |
| #13 | OH | $1,000 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #14 | CT | $1,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #15 | MA | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #16 | OK | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #17 | CO | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #18 | GA | $250 | 1 | 0.1% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
