John P. Murtha
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
•
PA – District 12
Democratic
•
Service: 1973-2010
Election Cycle
Overview – 2008
Total Raised
$3,523,110
Total Spent
$3,656,401
Cash on Hand
$206,960
Individual Contributions
$2,205,743
PAC + Party Money
$1,245,675
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2008
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $2,162,579 | 61.4% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $43,164 | 1.2% |
| PACs & Party | $1,245,675 | 35.4% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $71,692 | 2.0% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | BOB BRADY FOR CONGRESS | $5,000 |
| #2 | MCCOLLUM FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
| #3 | TIM MAHONEY FOR FLORIDA | $1,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | M********* A. | BERKELEY, CA | $198,046 |
| #2 | A** B. | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $12,678 |
| #3 | M****** C. | CATLETT, VA | $6,900 |
| #4 | M******* B. | ASHBURN, VA | $5,800 |
| #5 | C***** M. | WASHINGTON, DC | $5,500 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Edward Mitchell Communications | $650,000 |
| #2 | Mack Crounse Group Llc | $494,692 |
| #3 | Pa Democratic Party | $419,000 |
| #4 | First Commonwealth Bank | $337,027 |
| #5 | Susan O'Neill & Assoc. | $228,101 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Self Employed | $54,900 |
| #2 | General Dynamics | $43,300 |
| #3 | Progeny Systems | $37,000 |
| #4 | Homemaker | $35,400 |
| #5 | The Pma Group | $21,100 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | PA | $749,805 | 782 | 34.7% |
| #2 | VA | $572,275 | 469 | 26.5% |
| #3 | CA | $298,946 | 114 | 13.8% |
| #4 | DC | $101,150 | 110 | 4.7% |
| #5 | MD | $86,375 | 81 | 4.0% |
| #6 | MA | $56,178 | 57 | 2.6% |
| #7 | FL | $50,600 | 43 | 2.3% |
| #8 | NY | $45,550 | 37 | 2.1% |
| #9 | NJ | $42,150 | 39 | 1.9% |
| #10 | OH | $14,050 | 15 | 0.6% |
| #11 | WI | $12,400 | 15 | 0.6% |
| #12 | WV | $12,200 | 7 | 0.6% |
| #13 | TX | $9,700 | 9 | 0.4% |
| #14 | IL | $8,850 | 9 | 0.4% |
| #15 | CT | $8,600 | 10 | 0.4% |
| #16 | RI | $8,350 | 6 | 0.4% |
| #17 | NV | $8,350 | 8 | 0.4% |
| #18 | NC | $7,500 | 7 | 0.3% |
| #19 | NE | $7,000 | 7 | 0.3% |
| #20 | MN | $6,650 | 8 | 0.3% |
| #21 | MI | $6,300 | 6 | 0.3% |
| #22 | TN | $5,000 | 5 | 0.2% |
| #23 | GA | $4,250 | 4 | 0.2% |
| #24 | NM | $4,000 | 6 | 0.2% |
| #25 | MO | $4,000 | 3 | 0.2% |
| #26 | KY | $3,750 | 4 | 0.2% |
| #27 | LA | $3,500 | 3 | 0.2% |
| #28 | AL | $3,250 | 3 | 0.2% |
| #29 | MS | $3,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #30 | CO | $3,000 | 5 | 0.1% |
| #31 | AZ | $2,800 | 7 | 0.1% |
| #32 | SC | $2,500 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #33 | NH | $2,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #34 | WA | $1,800 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #35 | KS | $1,500 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #36 | DE | $1,250 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #37 | MT | $1,000 | 2 | 0.0% |
| #38 | HI | $1,000 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #39 | IA | $750 | 2 | 0.0% |
| #40 | VT | $500 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #41 | WY | $500 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #42 | OR | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
