Laura Richardson
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
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CA – District 37
Democratic
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Service: 2007-2013
Election Cycle
Overview – 2008
Total Raised
$1,104,665
Total Spent
$1,075,775
Cash on Hand
$28,890
Individual Contributions
$243,441
PAC + Party Money
$768,152
Self-Funding
$77,500
Coverage Through
December 31, 2008
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $207,781 | 18.8% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $35,660 | 3.2% |
| PACs & Party | $768,152 | 69.5% |
| Self-Funding | $12,000 | 1.1% |
| Other | $81,072 | 7.3% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | MURTHA FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE | $1,000 |
| #2 | ANDRE CARSON FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
| #3 | DAVID SCOTT FOR CONGRESS | $500 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | N***** M. | LOS ANGELES, CA | $4,600 |
| #2 | M******** W. | LAS VEGAS, NV | $4,600 |
| #3 | T******** C. | IRVINE, CA | $4,600 |
| #4 | G******** R. | LONG BEACH, CA | $3,300 |
| #5 | E****** R. | WASHINGTON, DC | $2,500 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Shallman Communications | $274,512 |
| #2 | Us Postmaster | $100,440 |
| #3 | Wright Graphics | $49,787 |
| #4 | Nationwide Printing Services Inc | $45,502 |
| #5 | Fraioli & Associates | $27,599 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Imperial Partners | $4,600 |
| #2 | Townsend Public Affairs, Inc | $4,600 |
| #3 | Hot Java | $4,600 |
| #4 | Doracon Contracting | $4,000 |
| #5 | State Of California | $3,300 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | CA | $166,188 | 209 | 80.0% |
| #2 | DC | $11,843 | 16 | 5.7% |
| #3 | NV | $9,200 | 4 | 4.4% |
| #4 | MD | $6,950 | 9 | 3.3% |
| #5 | VA | $4,000 | 9 | 1.9% |
| #6 | FL | $3,000 | 3 | 1.4% |
| #7 | CT | $2,500 | 2 | 1.2% |
| #8 | TX | $2,300 | 1 | 1.1% |
| #9 | NY | $1,000 | 1 | 0.5% |
| #10 | MI | $500 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #11 | OH | $300 | 1 | 0.1% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
