Solomon P. Ortiz
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
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TX – District 27
Democratic
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Service: 1983-2011
Election Cycle
Overview – 2004
Total Raised
$607,275
Total Spent
$632,435
Cash on Hand
$53,665
Individual Contributions
$372,745
PAC + Party Money
$193,054
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2004
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $368,900 | 60.7% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $3,845 | 0.6% |
| PACs & Party | $193,054 | 31.8% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $41,476 | 6.8% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | LAMPSON FOR CONGRESS | $2,000 |
| #2 | CIRO D RODRIGUEZ FOR CONGRESS | $2,000 |
| #3 | JOHN SALAZAR FOR CONGRESS | $2,000 |
| #4 | STENHOLM FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE | $1,000 |
| #5 | MARTIN FROST CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE | $1,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | C******** M. | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $5,000 |
| #2 | J***** H. | HOUSTON, TX | $5,000 |
| #3 | C******** B. | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $5,000 |
| #4 | S***** E. | HARLINGEN, TX | $4,500 |
| #5 | K**** S. | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $4,000 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jeff Montgomery & Assoc. | $174,149 |
| #2 | Congressional Fcu | $83,074 |
| #3 | Ortiz, Solomon P. | $31,994 |
| #4 | Cottens Barbeque | $29,708 |
| #5 | Mr. Jose Rosas | $21,950 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Self | $135,400 |
| #2 | Zapata Fluid Drilling | $12,000 |
| #3 | Sam Kane Meats | $11,000 |
| #4 | Tech Solutions Provider | $8,000 |
| #5 | Housewife | $6,300 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | TX | $268,000 | 260 | 72.6% |
| #2 | AL | $21,750 | 14 | 5.9% |
| #3 | VA | $17,400 | 23 | 4.7% |
| #4 | DC | $14,700 | 19 | 4.0% |
| #5 | FL | $11,300 | 10 | 3.1% |
| #6 | MS | $8,000 | 4 | 2.2% |
| #7 | MD | $4,450 | 7 | 1.2% |
| #8 | VI | $4,000 | 2 | 1.1% |
| #9 | GA | $4,000 | 2 | 1.1% |
| #10 | NC | $4,000 | 2 | 1.1% |
| #11 | CA | $2,300 | 3 | 0.6% |
| #12 | CT | $2,000 | 3 | 0.5% |
| #13 | PA | $2,000 | 2 | 0.5% |
| #14 | OK | $2,000 | 2 | 0.5% |
| #15 | MA | $2,000 | 1 | 0.5% |
| #16 | NY | $1,000 | 1 | 0.3% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
