Solomon P. Ortiz
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
•
TX – District 27
Democratic
•
Service: 1983-2011
Election Cycle
Overview – 2008
Total Raised
$797,439
Total Spent
$771,749
Cash on Hand
$56,501
Individual Contributions
$417,849
PAC + Party Money
$375,100
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2008
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $408,450 | 51.2% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $9,399 | 1.2% |
| PACs & Party | $375,100 | 47.0% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $4,490 | 0.6% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | LAMPSON FOR CONGRESS | $3,000 |
| #2 | CIRO RODRIGUEZ FOR CONGRESS | $2,000 |
| #3 | JEFFERSON COMMITTEE, THE | $1,000 |
| #4 | FRIENDS OF JOE BACA | $1,000 |
| #5 | JENNY OROPEZA FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | F****** P. | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $8,900 |
| #2 | C******** M. | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $6,600 |
| #3 | C******* K. | SCOTTSBORO, AL | $6,300 |
| #4 | D****** B. | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $6,250 |
| #5 | C***** M. | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $4,600 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Montgomery & Associates | $259,523 |
| #2 | Congressional Fcu | $71,297 |
| #3 | Chase Card Services | $43,407 |
| #4 | Ortiz, Solomon P. | $21,386 |
| #5 | Jr Sports | $19,350 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Self | $138,150 |
| #2 | Housewife | $24,150 |
| #3 | Liedecker Photography | $8,900 |
| #4 | Colsa Corp. | $7,300 |
| #5 | Duty Free Americas | $6,900 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | TX | $268,800 | 258 | 65.8% |
| #2 | AL | $48,100 | 27 | 11.8% |
| #3 | VA | $29,050 | 49 | 7.1% |
| #4 | DC | $25,250 | 37 | 6.2% |
| #5 | FL | $12,200 | 8 | 3.0% |
| #6 | MD | $9,550 | 13 | 2.3% |
| #7 | CA | $7,000 | 7 | 1.7% |
| #8 | CT | $3,000 | 4 | 0.7% |
| #9 | AZ | $1,500 | 2 | 0.4% |
| #10 | NH | $1,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #11 | NV | $1,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #12 | PA | $1,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #13 | NJ | $1,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
