Erik Paulsen
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
•
MN – District 3
Republican
•
Service: 2009-2019
Election Cycle
Overview – 2010
Total Raised
$2,688,948
Total Spent
$2,575,922
Cash on Hand
$149,536
Individual Contributions
$1,821,713
PAC + Party Money
$841,770
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2010
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $1,531,868 | 57.0% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $289,845 | 10.8% |
| PACs & Party | $841,770 | 31.3% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $25,465 | 0.9% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | BERG FOR CONGRESS | $2,000 |
| #2 | TEDISCO FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
| #3 | GRAVES FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
| #4 | FRIENDS OF DENNIS ROSS | $500 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | A******** B. | SAINT CLOUD, MN | $5,800 |
| #2 | M******** T. | WAYZATA, MN | $5,000 |
| #3 | K**** R. | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $5,000 |
| #4 | V******** L. | EDEN PRAIRIE, MN | $4,900 |
| #5 | F********** L. | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $4,800 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Strategic Media Services, Inc. | $955,594 |
| #2 | Strategic Media Services Inc. | $539,124 |
| #3 | Shanna Woodbury Consulting, Llc | $201,459 |
| #4 | Payroll Control Systems | $146,009 |
| #5 | Pinnacle Direct | $118,595 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Retired | $203,100 |
| #2 | Homemaker | $176,500 |
| #3 | Self | $83,500 |
| #4 | Self Employed | $21,100 |
| #5 | None | $20,000 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | MN | $1,345,258 | 1,733 | 87.9% |
| #2 | FL | $57,650 | 48 | 3.8% |
| #3 | VA | $25,385 | 49 | 1.7% |
| #4 | WI | $21,950 | 17 | 1.4% |
| #5 | AZ | $12,600 | 12 | 0.8% |
| #6 | MA | $9,000 | 9 | 0.6% |
| #7 | DC | $8,750 | 18 | 0.6% |
| #8 | TX | $7,000 | 6 | 0.5% |
| #9 | OK | $4,800 | 2 | 0.3% |
| #10 | CA | $3,750 | 6 | 0.2% |
| #11 | MD | $3,625 | 9 | 0.2% |
| #12 | NM | $3,000 | 4 | 0.2% |
| #13 | NJ | $3,000 | 5 | 0.2% |
| #14 | CO | $3,000 | 8 | 0.2% |
| #15 | MI | $2,900 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #16 | SD | $2,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #17 | WA | $2,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #18 | IL | $1,750 | 6 | 0.1% |
| #19 | IA | $1,500 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #20 | NV | $1,500 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #21 | GA | $1,250 | 3 | 0.1% |
| #22 | NC | $1,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #23 | OR | $1,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #24 | PA | $1,000 | 3 | 0.1% |
| #25 | RI | $1,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #26 | KS | $1,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #27 | UT | $1,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #28 | NY | $950 | 3 | 0.1% |
| #29 | MS | $500 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #30 | SC | $500 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #31 | IN | $500 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #32 | ND | $500 | 2 | 0.0% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
