Bobby L. Rush
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
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IL – District 1
Democratic
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Service: 1993-2023
Election Cycle
Overview – 2008
Total Raised
$431,210
Total Spent
$435,966
Cash on Hand
$24,821
Individual Contributions
$164,655
PAC + Party Money
$266,555
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2008
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $159,830 | 37.1% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $4,825 | 1.1% |
| PACs & Party | $266,555 | 61.8% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $0 | 0.0% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | WYNN FOR CONGRESS | $2,300 |
| #2 | MURTHA FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE | $2,000 |
| #3 | JEFFERSON COMMITTEE, THE | $2,000 |
| #4 | WULSIN FOR CONGRESS | $2,000 |
| #5 | DAN SEALS FOR CONGRESS | $2,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | C***** F. | FLOSSMOOR, IL | $4,300 |
| #2 | R**** W. | CHICAGO, IL | $4,300 |
| #3 | M********** G. | CHICAGO, IL | $3,300 |
| #4 | B***** P. | SOUTH BARRINGTON, IL | $2,300 |
| #5 | B***** M. | SOUTH BARRINGTON, IL | $2,300 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Rush, Carolyn A. | $98,650 |
| #2 | Eye 2 Eye Communications | $38,335 |
| #3 | Charles Colbert Communications | $25,025 |
| #4 | The Competence Group/Chicago Inc. | $24,680 |
| #5 | Glover, Lamoune | $21,642 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Exelon | $17,600 |
| #2 | Self | $10,800 |
| #3 | Self Employed | $9,300 |
| #4 | Retired | $5,300 |
| #5 | East Lake Management | $4,000 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | IL | $124,350 | 140 | 77.8% |
| #2 | FL | $10,000 | 5 | 6.3% |
| #3 | VA | $6,550 | 9 | 4.1% |
| #4 | TX | $4,000 | 4 | 2.5% |
| #5 | DC | $3,680 | 6 | 2.3% |
| #6 | TN | $2,500 | 3 | 1.6% |
| #7 | MD | $1,750 | 3 | 1.1% |
| #8 | IN | $1,250 | 2 | 0.8% |
| #9 | OH | $1,000 | 1 | 0.6% |
| #10 | MA | $1,000 | 2 | 0.6% |
| #11 | KY | $1,000 | 1 | 0.6% |
| #12 | CT | $1,000 | 1 | 0.6% |
| #13 | PA | $500 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #14 | NY | $500 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #15 | WA | $500 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #16 | OK | $250 | 1 | 0.2% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
