David R. Obey
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
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WI – District 7
Democratic
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Service: 1969-2011
Election Cycle
Overview – 2010
Total Raised
$1,378,417
Total Spent
$1,894,340
Cash on Hand
$138,388
Individual Contributions
$641,702
PAC + Party Money
$718,646
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2010
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $566,765 | 41.1% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $74,937 | 5.4% |
| PACs & Party | $718,646 | 52.1% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $18,069 | 1.3% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | SCOTT MURPHY FOR CONGRESS | $4,000 |
| #2 | JULIE LASSA FOR CONGRESS | $3,500 |
| #3 | FEINGOLD SENATE COMMITTEE | $2,400 |
| #4 | A WHOLE LOT OF PEOPLE FOR GRIJALVA CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE | $2,400 |
| #5 | KIND FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE | $2,400 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | W********** H. | SPARKS, NV | $7,200 |
| #2 | G**** B. | RENO, NV | $7,200 |
| #3 | W*************** A. | RENO, NV | $7,200 |
| #4 | T****** B. | SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH | $4,800 |
| #5 | M******** M. | FALLS CHURCH, VA | $4,800 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Paychex | $103,513 |
| #2 | Business Card | $77,092 |
| #3 | Campaign Compliance, Llc | $60,525 |
| #4 | Peter D. Hart Research Associates, Inc. | $60,500 |
| #5 | Fraioli & Associates | $52,239 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Self | $33,240 |
| #2 | Homemaker | $15,700 |
| #3 | Cornerstone Government Affairs | $11,800 |
| #4 | Cdm | $10,000 |
| #5 | Retired | $9,450 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WI | $86,370 | 192 | 15.3% |
| #2 | CA | $66,036 | 74 | 11.7% |
| #3 | VA | $53,779 | 67 | 9.5% |
| #4 | AZ | $46,520 | 80 | 8.2% |
| #5 | NV | $40,450 | 28 | 7.2% |
| #6 | WA | $38,700 | 39 | 6.9% |
| #7 | IL | $37,350 | 35 | 6.6% |
| #8 | DC | $36,750 | 54 | 6.5% |
| #9 | OH | $34,000 | 16 | 6.0% |
| #10 | MD | $26,500 | 28 | 4.7% |
| #11 | MA | $25,050 | 16 | 4.4% |
| #12 | FL | $20,750 | 26 | 3.7% |
| #13 | NY | $11,950 | 12 | 2.1% |
| #14 | WY | $8,700 | 5 | 1.5% |
| #15 | TX | $6,400 | 6 | 1.1% |
| #16 | MN | $5,500 | 14 | 1.0% |
| #17 | MO | $4,600 | 7 | 0.8% |
| #18 | PA | $4,000 | 5 | 0.7% |
| #19 | UT | $2,400 | 1 | 0.4% |
| #20 | CT | $2,400 | 1 | 0.4% |
| #21 | OK | $2,000 | 2 | 0.4% |
| #22 | NJ | $1,030 | 3 | 0.2% |
| #23 | CO | $1,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #24 | NM | $530 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #25 | AR | $500 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #26 | OR | $400 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #27 | ND | $400 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #28 | IN | $300 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #29 | TN | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #30 | GA | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
