Erik Paulsen
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
•
MN – District 3
Republican
•
Service: 2009-2019
Election Cycle
Overview – 2008
Total Raised
$2,781,440
Total Spent
$2,744,931
Cash on Hand
$36,509
Individual Contributions
$1,984,388
PAC + Party Money
$788,134
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2008
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $1,647,060 | 59.2% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $337,328 | 12.1% |
| PACs & Party | $788,134 | 28.3% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $8,918 | 0.3% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | STIVERS FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | U****** J. | EDINA, MN | $6,900 |
| #2 | S****** M. | EDINA, MN | $6,050 |
| #3 | E****** M. | MINNETRISTA, MN | $5,600 |
| #4 | E************ E. | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $5,600 |
| #5 | A******** B. | CHAMPLIN, MN | $5,600 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Strategic Media Services, Inc. | $1,717,876 |
| #2 | Pinnacle Direct | $166,070 |
| #3 | Shanna Woodbury Consulting, Llc | $138,203 |
| #4 | Strategic Fundraising | $93,558 |
| #5 | Lle Campaign Management | $89,994 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Retired | $248,754 |
| #2 | Homemaker | $163,793 |
| #3 | Self | $83,000 |
| #4 | Target | $52,778 |
| #5 | Information Requested | $46,150 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | MN | $1,477,476 | 1,915 | 89.7% |
| #2 | FL | $69,100 | 56 | 4.2% |
| #3 | VA | $20,000 | 34 | 1.2% |
| #4 | AZ | $18,400 | 21 | 1.1% |
| #5 | WI | $17,550 | 15 | 1.1% |
| #6 | TX | $8,650 | 9 | 0.5% |
| #7 | CO | $5,850 | 11 | 0.4% |
| #8 | OK | $4,600 | 2 | 0.3% |
| #9 | DC | $4,324 | 10 | 0.3% |
| #10 | NJ | $3,300 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #11 | IL | $2,400 | 3 | 0.1% |
| #12 | OR | $2,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #13 | MD | $1,750 | 3 | 0.1% |
| #14 | SD | $1,600 | 3 | 0.1% |
| #15 | WY | $1,600 | 4 | 0.1% |
| #16 | CA | $1,250 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #17 | NY | $1,250 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #18 | MI | $1,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #19 | NV | $1,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #20 | CT | $1,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #21 | PA | $610 | 2 | 0.0% |
| #22 | IN | $500 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #23 | NE | $300 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #24 | KS | $300 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #25 | MA | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #26 | GA | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #27 | OH | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #28 | NH | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #29 | MO | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
