Collin C. Peterson
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
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MN – District 7
Democratic
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Service: 1991-2021
Election Cycle
Overview – 2012
Total Raised
$1,129,343
Total Spent
$1,497,202
Cash on Hand
$34,417
Individual Contributions
$219,837
PAC + Party Money
$902,654
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2012
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $147,918 | 13.1% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $71,919 | 6.4% |
| PACs & Party | $902,654 | 79.9% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $6,852 | 0.6% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | FRIENDS OF CONGRESSMAN TIM HOLDEN | $2,000 |
| #2 | MIKE MCINTYRE FOR CONGRESS | $2,000 |
| #3 | BOSWELL FOR CONGRESS | $2,000 |
| #4 | TIM WALZ FOR US CONGRESS | $2,000 |
| #5 | ELECT CLARK HALL | $2,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | F***** R. | GRANITE FALLS, MN | $5,000 |
| #2 | D**** P. | ANOKA, MN | $5,000 |
| #3 | D**** J. | ANOKA, MN | $4,800 |
| #4 | M**** O. | ONAMIA, MN | $4,000 |
| #5 | S******* C. | PRIOR LAKE, MN | $3,500 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Main Street Communications | $413,449 |
| #2 | Mn Newspaper Association | $87,085 |
| #3 | Peterson, Elliott A | $84,043 |
| #4 | Advanced Network Strategies, Llc | $82,991 |
| #5 | Myhre, Allison M | $39,910 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Self | $53,337 |
| #2 | Fagen, Inc | $7,500 |
| #3 | Nau Country Insurance | $5,000 |
| #4 | Nau Country Ins Co | $4,800 |
| #5 | Chs | $3,500 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | MN | $71,586 | 126 | 48.4% |
| #2 | ND | $16,600 | 29 | 11.2% |
| #3 | TX | $14,300 | 19 | 9.7% |
| #4 | DC | $11,640 | 22 | 7.9% |
| #5 | CA | $11,000 | 5 | 7.4% |
| #6 | VA | $8,392 | 14 | 5.7% |
| #7 | MD | $4,500 | 6 | 3.0% |
| #8 | MO | $2,550 | 4 | 1.7% |
| #9 | MI | $2,000 | 1 | 1.4% |
| #10 | WI | $1,250 | 2 | 0.8% |
| #11 | ID | $1,000 | 2 | 0.7% |
| #12 | CT | $1,000 | 1 | 0.7% |
| #13 | MT | $500 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #14 | NY | $500 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #15 | VT | $400 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #16 | KS | $250 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #17 | SD | $250 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #18 | IA | $200 | 1 | 0.1% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
