Christopher J. Lee
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
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NY – District 26
Republican
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Service: 2009-2011
Election Cycle
Overview – 2008
Total Raised
$2,247,747
Total Spent
$2,220,962
Cash on Hand
$26,784
Individual Contributions
$764,516
PAC + Party Money
$380,900
Self-Funding
$1,100,000
Coverage Through
December 31, 2008
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $715,091 | 31.8% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $49,425 | 2.2% |
| PACs & Party | $380,900 | 16.9% |
| Self-Funding | $1,070,000 | 47.6% |
| Other | $32,331 | 1.4% |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | L*** C. | BUFFALO, NY | $4,600 |
| #2 | L*** W. | EAST AMHERST, NY | $4,600 |
| #3 | K****** J. | MIAMI SHORES, FL | $4,600 |
| #4 | L*** P. | KEY LARGO, FL | $4,600 |
| #5 | K******** P. | — | $4,600 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Strategic Media Services, Inc | $1,524,811 |
| #2 | Upgrade Films | $127,420 |
| #3 | Tarrance Group, Inc | $95,487 |
| #4 | Cpp | $49,240 |
| #5 | American Express | $39,317 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Self | $165,227 |
| #2 | Patrick P. Lee Foundation | $9,200 |
| #3 | Cold Spring Construction | $7,600 |
| #4 | Gioia Management Group | $6,900 |
| #5 | Tonowanda Coke Corp | $6,900 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | NY | $596,042 | 681 | 84.0% |
| #2 | FL | $45,850 | 34 | 6.5% |
| #3 | VA | $15,600 | 15 | 2.2% |
| #4 | CT | $9,599 | 6 | 1.4% |
| #5 | OH | $9,100 | 6 | 1.3% |
| #6 | CA | $7,500 | 8 | 1.1% |
| #7 | NV | $6,600 | 4 | 0.9% |
| #8 | DC | $6,600 | 6 | 0.9% |
| #9 | MA | $2,000 | 2 | 0.3% |
| #10 | MI | $2,000 | 2 | 0.3% |
| #11 | GA | $2,000 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #12 | MD | $1,950 | 5 | 0.3% |
| #13 | NJ | $1,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #14 | IL | $1,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #15 | AZ | $750 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #16 | MO | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #17 | DE | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #18 | PA | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #19 | WA | $200 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #20 | WY | $200 | 1 | 0.0% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
