Erik Paulsen
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
•
MN – District 3
Republican
•
Service: 2009-2019
Election Cycle
Overview – 2016
Total Raised
$4,954,433
Total Spent
$5,782,425
Cash on Hand
$366,969
Individual Contributions
$2,505,856
PAC + Party Money
$2,431,879
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2016
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $2,658,221 | 53.7% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $-152,365 | -3.1% |
| PACs & Party | $2,431,879 | 49.1% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $16,697 | 0.3% |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | H****** M. | WOODLAND, MN | $16,200 |
| #2 | H******* W. | MINNETONKA, MN | $13,500 |
| #3 | H****** M. | EDINA, MN | $13,500 |
| #4 | S****** S. | WAYZATA, MN | $13,500 |
| #5 | R***** M. | MINNETRISTA, MN | $13,500 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dmm Media | $3,806,073 |
| #2 | Shanna Woodbury Consulting Llc | $373,257 |
| #3 | Townsend Group | $343,294 |
| #4 | American Express | $314,546 |
| #5 | Pinnacle Direct | $236,603 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Retired | $310,980 |
| #2 | Homemaker | $193,378 |
| #3 | Self Employed | $60,575 |
| #4 | Self | $58,950 |
| #5 | Information Requested Per Best Efforts | $27,900 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | MN | $1,977,781 | 2,046 | 74.4% |
| #2 | CA | $137,946 | 58 | 5.2% |
| #3 | VA | $92,127 | 121 | 3.5% |
| #4 | FL | $73,350 | 69 | 2.8% |
| #5 | TX | $54,849 | 49 | 2.1% |
| #6 | DC | $36,298 | 40 | 1.4% |
| #7 | MD | $31,650 | 30 | 1.2% |
| #8 | AZ | $30,240 | 21 | 1.1% |
| #9 | MA | $29,850 | 19 | 1.1% |
| #10 | NY | $29,050 | 14 | 1.1% |
| #11 | WI | $23,300 | 19 | 0.9% |
| #12 | IL | $22,150 | 25 | 0.8% |
| #13 | GA | $15,900 | 10 | 0.6% |
| #14 | NJ | $14,150 | 13 | 0.5% |
| #15 | MO | $12,300 | 7 | 0.5% |
| #16 | KS | $9,000 | 8 | 0.3% |
| #17 | NV | $8,100 | 3 | 0.3% |
| #18 | PA | $7,350 | 13 | 0.3% |
| #19 | NC | $6,650 | 5 | 0.3% |
| #20 | CO | $6,500 | 13 | 0.2% |
| #21 | CT | $5,950 | 4 | 0.2% |
| #22 | IN | $5,000 | 5 | 0.2% |
| #23 | ND | $5,000 | 5 | 0.2% |
| #24 | WA | $3,980 | 4 | 0.1% |
| #25 | SD | $3,500 | 3 | 0.1% |
| #26 | AR | $2,950 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #27 | OH | $2,500 | 3 | 0.1% |
| #28 | MI | $2,500 | 3 | 0.1% |
| #29 | RI | $2,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #30 | IA | $1,500 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #31 | OR | $1,000 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #32 | AL | $1,000 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #33 | KY | $1,000 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #34 | DE | $800 | 3 | 0.0% |
| #35 | NE | $500 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #36 | LA | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #37 | WV | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
