Erik Paulsen
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
•
MN – District 3
Republican
•
Service: 2009-2019
Election Cycle
Overview – 2018
Total Raised
$5,825,348
Total Spent
$5,908,717
Cash on Hand
$283,601
Individual Contributions
$2,601,087
PAC + Party Money
$2,887,626
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2018
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $2,711,623 | 46.5% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $-110,536 | -1.9% |
| PACs & Party | $2,887,626 | 49.6% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $336,636 | 5.8% |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | F********** D. | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $22,300 |
| #2 | F********** L. | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $20,300 |
| #3 | L****** B. | WAYZATA, MN | $18,900 |
| #4 | F******* J. | ATHERTON, CA | $13,500 |
| #5 | A**** R. | BURNSVILLE, MN | $13,500 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dmm Media | $3,829,762 |
| #2 | Townsend Group | $447,032 |
| #3 | Shanna Woodbury Consulting Llc | $267,406 |
| #4 | American Express | $258,001 |
| #5 | Pinnacle Direct | $248,271 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Retired | $300,317 |
| #2 | Homemaker | $214,275 |
| #3 | Self Employed | $76,100 |
| #4 | Self | $43,450 |
| #5 | Frauenshuh | $22,300 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | MN | $1,863,259 | 1,649 | 68.7% |
| #2 | TX | $132,468 | 75 | 4.9% |
| #3 | CA | $131,850 | 47 | 4.9% |
| #4 | VA | $129,352 | 139 | 4.8% |
| #5 | FL | $78,582 | 63 | 2.9% |
| #6 | DC | $57,050 | 57 | 2.1% |
| #7 | NY | $34,958 | 18 | 1.3% |
| #8 | MD | $33,350 | 40 | 1.2% |
| #9 | MA | $28,400 | 13 | 1.0% |
| #10 | WI | $19,350 | 15 | 0.7% |
| #11 | AZ | $18,800 | 18 | 0.7% |
| #12 | NJ | $17,350 | 13 | 0.6% |
| #13 | MO | $13,600 | 12 | 0.5% |
| #14 | NC | $13,050 | 7 | 0.5% |
| #15 | GA | $11,134 | 8 | 0.4% |
| #16 | IL | $9,950 | 10 | 0.4% |
| #17 | MI | $9,800 | 5 | 0.4% |
| #18 | CO | $9,600 | 16 | 0.4% |
| #19 | LA | $8,450 | 7 | 0.3% |
| #20 | IN | $8,400 | 7 | 0.3% |
| #21 | CT | $8,250 | 10 | 0.3% |
| #22 | IA | $8,000 | 8 | 0.3% |
| #23 | TN | $7,200 | 5 | 0.3% |
| #24 | KS | $6,450 | 7 | 0.2% |
| #25 | NV | $6,400 | 3 | 0.2% |
| #26 | AR | $5,400 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #27 | MT | $5,400 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #28 | PA | $4,500 | 4 | 0.2% |
| #29 | ND | $4,300 | 5 | 0.2% |
| #30 | SC | $4,000 | 4 | 0.1% |
| #31 | OK | $3,700 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #32 | OH | $3,350 | 6 | 0.1% |
| #33 | MS | $2,700 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #34 | WY | $2,000 | 3 | 0.1% |
| #35 | OR | $1,950 | 4 | 0.1% |
| #36 | WA | $1,500 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #37 | AL | $1,500 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #38 | ME | $1,500 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #39 | SD | $1,250 | 2 | 0.0% |
| #40 | RI | $1,250 | 2 | 0.0% |
| #41 | KY | $1,000 | 2 | 0.0% |
| #42 | NE | $500 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #43 | DE | $300 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #44 | HI | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #45 | NH | $220 | 1 | 0.0% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
