Christopher Murphy
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Senator
•
CT
Democratic
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Service: 2007-present
Election Cycle
Overview – 2008
Total Raised
$3,080,824
Total Spent
$3,056,646
Cash on Hand
$74,881
Individual Contributions
$1,972,381
PAC + Party Money
$1,025,110
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2008
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $1,726,134 | 56.0% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $246,247 | 8.0% |
| PACs & Party | $1,025,110 | 33.3% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $83,333 | 2.7% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | LAMPSON FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
| #2 | MCNERNEY FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
| #3 | GILLIBRAND FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
| #4 | CAROL SHEA-PORTER FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
| #5 | JIM HIMES FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | J******* K. | SHARON, CT | $4,600 |
| #2 | J****** S. | LITCHFIELD, CT | $4,600 |
| #3 | H****** L. | COLD SPRING, NY | $4,600 |
| #4 | B**** L. | LAKEVILLE, CT | $4,600 |
| #5 | J***** P. | ROXBURY, CT | $4,600 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Media Strategies | $1,500,525 |
| #2 | Paychex | $317,528 |
| #3 | 360 Jmg Llc | $275,891 |
| #4 | Struble Eichenbaum | $125,855 |
| #5 | Campaignswon.Com | $109,051 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Self | $217,265 |
| #2 | None | $177,000 |
| #3 | Retired | $102,100 |
| #4 | Self-Employed | $90,300 |
| #5 | Self Employed | $24,150 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | CT | $1,402,349 | 1,936 | 81.7% |
| #2 | NY | $146,950 | 141 | 8.6% |
| #3 | MA | $39,750 | 39 | 2.3% |
| #4 | CA | $31,900 | 26 | 1.9% |
| #5 | DC | $20,790 | 47 | 1.2% |
| #6 | MD | $11,040 | 18 | 0.6% |
| #7 | VT | $10,450 | 6 | 0.6% |
| #8 | WA | $7,100 | 4 | 0.4% |
| #9 | VA | $5,555 | 17 | 0.3% |
| #10 | NJ | $5,550 | 6 | 0.3% |
| #11 | IL | $4,500 | 7 | 0.3% |
| #12 | NC | $4,500 | 4 | 0.3% |
| #13 | TX | $3,300 | 3 | 0.2% |
| #14 | AZ | $3,000 | 3 | 0.2% |
| #15 | NV | $3,000 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #16 | OK | $2,300 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #17 | RI | $2,250 | 3 | 0.1% |
| #18 | MO | $2,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #19 | MN | $2,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #20 | FL | $1,850 | 7 | 0.1% |
| #21 | NM | $1,500 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #22 | GA | $1,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #23 | SD | $1,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #24 | HI | $1,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #25 | AL | $1,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #26 | ME | $750 | 2 | 0.0% |
| #27 | PA | $500 | 2 | 0.0% |
| #28 | CO | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
