John E. Peterson
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
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PA – District 5
Republican
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Service: 1997-2009
Election Cycle
Overview – 2008
Total Raised
$278,125
Total Spent
$288,939
Cash on Hand
$21,223
Individual Contributions
$135,357
PAC + Party Money
$142,325
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2008
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $105,349 | 37.9% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $30,008 | 10.8% |
| PACs & Party | $142,325 | 51.2% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $443 | 0.2% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | FRIENDS OF GLENN THOMPSON | $3,000 |
| #2 | KNOLLENBERG FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE | $2,000 |
| #3 | MANION FOR CONGRESS | $2,000 |
| #4 | JIM RYUN FOR CONGRESS | $2,000 |
| #5 | TIM MURPHY FOR CONGRESS | $2,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | S****** M. | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | $4,600 |
| #2 | P**** M. | DEERFIELD BEACH, FL | $4,600 |
| #3 | K******* E. | SHIPPENVILLE, PA | $3,000 |
| #4 | P**** M. | DEERFIELD BEACH, FL | $2,900 |
| #5 | P******* M. | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | $2,900 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Citibank Visa | $55,187 |
| #2 | Sollman, Richard Mr. | $48,298 |
| #3 | The Catalyst Group Rw, Llc | $44,001 |
| #4 | Northwest Savings Bank | $21,003 |
| #5 | Citi Cards | $11,192 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Self | $10,200 |
| #2 | Retired | $8,150 |
| #3 | Nanobox | $6,800 |
| #4 | Self-Employed | $5,050 |
| #5 | Kriebel Minerals Inc | $3,000 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | PA | $84,500 | 133 | 80.2% |
| #2 | FL | $15,000 | 8 | 14.2% |
| #3 | VA | $2,300 | 7 | 2.2% |
| #4 | NY | $999 | 3 | 0.9% |
| #5 | KY | $800 | 1 | 0.8% |
| #6 | DC | $750 | 2 | 0.7% |
| #7 | IN | $500 | 1 | 0.5% |
| #8 | MD | $500 | 1 | 0.5% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
