Carolyn McCarthy
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
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NY – District 4
Democratic
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Service: 1997-2015
Election Cycle
Overview – 2008
Total Raised
$1,336,625
Total Spent
$1,520,498
Cash on Hand
$189,803
Individual Contributions
$798,645
PAC + Party Money
$524,821
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2008
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $360,231 | 27.0% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $438,414 | 32.8% |
| PACs & Party | $524,821 | 39.3% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $13,159 | 1.0% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | HILLARY CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT | $2,000 |
| #2 | HOOLEY FOR CONGRESS | $1,071 |
| #3 | PAUL HODES FOR CONGRESS | $500 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | B***** N. | RUMSON, NJ | $4,600 |
| #2 | L***** R. | OLD WESTBURY, NY | $4,600 |
| #3 | R******* S. | OLD BOOKVILLE, NY | $4,600 |
| #4 | R******* D. | OLD BOOKVILLE, NY | $4,600 |
| #5 | R****** D. | NEW YORK, NY | $4,600 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Squier Knapp & Dunn Communications | $202,492 |
| #2 | Media Strategies & Research | $173,144 |
| #3 | Chs Mailing | $105,799 |
| #4 | American Express | $79,219 |
| #5 | Erickson & Company, Inc | $74,465 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | None | $62,250 |
| #2 | Self-Employed | $17,660 |
| #3 | Self | $11,800 |
| #4 | The Pma Group | $9,500 |
| #5 | Reckson Associates | $9,200 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | NY | $229,861 | 414 | 63.8% |
| #2 | VA | $25,650 | 32 | 7.1% |
| #3 | DC | $22,000 | 38 | 6.1% |
| #4 | FL | $20,050 | 26 | 5.6% |
| #5 | NJ | $9,800 | 16 | 2.7% |
| #6 | CA | $6,950 | 20 | 1.9% |
| #7 | MA | $6,820 | 17 | 1.9% |
| #8 | PA | $6,300 | 10 | 1.7% |
| #9 | TX | $4,700 | 7 | 1.3% |
| #10 | MD | $3,950 | 10 | 1.1% |
| #11 | CO | $3,700 | 8 | 1.0% |
| #12 | CT | $3,700 | 10 | 1.0% |
| #13 | TN | $3,550 | 5 | 1.0% |
| #14 | WA | $2,700 | 5 | 0.7% |
| #15 | IL | $2,050 | 8 | 0.6% |
| #16 | OH | $1,500 | 3 | 0.4% |
| #17 | NC | $1,150 | 3 | 0.3% |
| #18 | MN | $1,000 | 3 | 0.3% |
| #19 | GA | $1,000 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #20 | MI | $950 | 3 | 0.3% |
| #21 | WV | $500 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #22 | IN | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #23 | IA | $450 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #24 | OR | $250 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #25 | OK | $250 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #26 | SC | $250 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #27 | NM | $250 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #28 | RI | $200 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #29 | NV | $200 | 1 | 0.1% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
