Ron Paul
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
•
TX – District 14
Republican
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Service: 1997-2013
Election Cycle
Overview – 2008
Total Raised
$5,014,289
Total Spent
$2,735,136
Cash on Hand
$2,500,378
Individual Contributions
$1,445,876
PAC + Party Money
$36,018
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2008
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $639,529 | 12.8% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $806,347 | 16.1% |
| PACs & Party | $36,018 | 0.7% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $3,532,395 | 70.4% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | LAWSON FOR CONGRESS | $3,000 |
| #2 | PAUL BROUN COMMITTEE | $3,000 |
| #3 | WALTER JONES COMMITTEE 2006 | $2,000 |
| #4 | LAMBORN FOR CONGRESS | $2,000 |
| #5 | SABRIN FOR SENATE | $2,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | B**** L. | PORT CLYDE, ME | $4,600 |
| #2 | T**** D. | PACHECO, CA | $2,600 |
| #3 | W****** M. | FORT WORTH, TX | $2,300 |
| #4 | W****** M. | REDWOOD CITY, CA | $2,300 |
| #5 | W******** M. | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $2,300 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mprinting Graphics & Advertising | $632,021 |
| #2 | Ron Paul 2008 Pec | $67,557 |
| #3 | American Express | $62,702 |
| #4 | Transfirst | $56,619 |
| #5 | First National Bank Of Lake Jackson | $52,242 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | None | $106,951 |
| #2 | Self | $105,196 |
| #3 | Retired | $72,025 |
| #4 | Self Employed | $13,920 |
| #5 | Self-Employed | $5,700 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | TX | $150,695 | 198 | 23.6% |
| #2 | CA | $97,967 | 147 | 15.4% |
| #3 | FL | $38,483 | 57 | 6.0% |
| #4 | VA | $22,630 | 25 | 3.6% |
| #5 | WA | $22,224 | 42 | 3.5% |
| #6 | AZ | $21,877 | 30 | 3.4% |
| #7 | NY | $19,809 | 26 | 3.1% |
| #8 | MI | $18,922 | 21 | 3.0% |
| #9 | NJ | $17,850 | 37 | 2.8% |
| #10 | OR | $16,614 | 17 | 2.6% |
| #11 | IL | $14,350 | 27 | 2.3% |
| #12 | NV | $13,810 | 18 | 2.2% |
| #13 | CO | $13,475 | 19 | 2.1% |
| #14 | MA | $10,350 | 10 | 1.6% |
| #15 | GA | $10,075 | 24 | 1.6% |
| #16 | OH | $9,975 | 23 | 1.6% |
| #17 | MN | $9,050 | 12 | 1.4% |
| #18 | KY | $8,400 | 9 | 1.3% |
| #19 | MD | $8,250 | 13 | 1.3% |
| #20 | IA | $7,950 | 10 | 1.2% |
| #21 | ME | $7,850 | 6 | 1.2% |
| #22 | ZZ | $6,640 | 9 | 1.0% |
| #23 | MO | $6,350 | 9 | 1.0% |
| #24 | WY | $5,950 | 8 | 0.9% |
| #25 | PA | $5,500 | 13 | 0.9% |
| #26 | LA | $5,150 | 11 | 0.8% |
| #27 | NC | $5,150 | 13 | 0.8% |
| #28 | TN | $5,000 | 6 | 0.8% |
| #29 | CT | $4,801 | 12 | 0.8% |
| #30 | NM | $4,300 | 5 | 0.7% |
| #31 | MT | $4,250 | 10 | 0.7% |
| #32 | AL | $4,000 | 4 | 0.6% |
| #33 | ID | $3,500 | 8 | 0.5% |
| #34 | IN | $3,269 | 7 | 0.5% |
| #35 | NH | $3,213 | 9 | 0.5% |
| #36 | SC | $3,200 | 5 | 0.5% |
| #37 | NE | $3,150 | 4 | 0.5% |
| #38 | WI | $2,750 | 3 | 0.4% |
| #39 | AR | $2,500 | 6 | 0.4% |
| #40 | OK | $2,300 | 2 | 0.4% |
| #41 | DC | $2,300 | 1 | 0.4% |
| #42 | SD | $2,300 | 1 | 0.4% |
| #43 | WV | $2,200 | 3 | 0.3% |
| #44 | MS | $1,900 | 5 | 0.3% |
| #45 | HI | $1,513 | 3 | 0.2% |
| #46 | VT | $1,500 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #47 | UT | $1,160 | 4 | 0.2% |
| #48 | AK | $915 | 3 | 0.1% |
| #49 | ND | $800 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #50 | KS | $612 | 3 | 0.1% |
| #51 | DE | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
