John Ratcliffe
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
•
TX – District 4
Republican
•
Service: 2015-2020
Election Cycle
Overview – 2014
Total Raised
$1,499,055
Total Spent
$1,387,280
Cash on Hand
$111,775
Individual Contributions
$627,730
PAC + Party Money
$185,602
Self-Funding
$685,300
Coverage Through
December 31, 2014
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $510,131 | 34.0% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $117,599 | 7.8% |
| PACs & Party | $185,602 | 12.4% |
| Self-Funding | $636,950 | 42.5% |
| Other | $48,772 | 3.3% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | RON DESANTIS FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
| #2 | HURD FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
| #3 | YOUNG FOR IOWA, INC. | $1,000 |
| #4 | KATKO FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
| #5 | ZELDIN FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | B******* R. | DALLAS, TX | $7,800 |
| #2 | W****** K. | HEATH, TX | $7,800 |
| #3 | W****** C. | HEATH, TX | $7,800 |
| #4 | N**** R. | SANTA FE, NM | $7,800 |
| #5 | C***** E. | DALLAS, TX | $7,800 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Strategic Media Services | $443,318 |
| #2 | Political Ink | $263,195 |
| #3 | 0Ptimus | $77,382 |
| #4 | Rising Tide Media Group | $72,573 |
| #5 | Kroese, Daniel | $72,287 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Retired | $94,083 |
| #2 | Self | $35,400 |
| #3 | None | $25,550 |
| #4 | N.A. | $20,400 |
| #5 | Self-Employed | $12,650 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | TX | $333,870 | 347 | 65.4% |
| #2 | FL | $32,150 | 23 | 6.3% |
| #3 | CA | $15,231 | 27 | 3.0% |
| #4 | IL | $14,250 | 7 | 2.8% |
| #5 | NV | $13,600 | 7 | 2.7% |
| #6 | NY | $9,700 | 8 | 1.9% |
| #7 | NM | $7,800 | 3 | 1.5% |
| #8 | WI | $7,500 | 6 | 1.5% |
| #9 | CT | $6,600 | 7 | 1.3% |
| #10 | NJ | $6,240 | 5 | 1.2% |
| #11 | MO | $6,100 | 5 | 1.2% |
| #12 | WA | $5,800 | 6 | 1.1% |
| #13 | OH | $5,600 | 7 | 1.1% |
| #14 | AR | $5,200 | 2 | 1.0% |
| #15 | VA | $5,190 | 11 | 1.0% |
| #16 | MD | $4,100 | 7 | 0.8% |
| #17 | CO | $3,700 | 8 | 0.7% |
| #18 | AZ | $3,600 | 7 | 0.7% |
| #19 | MA | $2,600 | 1 | 0.5% |
| #20 | VT | $2,600 | 1 | 0.5% |
| #21 | PA | $2,250 | 4 | 0.4% |
| #22 | TN | $2,000 | 2 | 0.4% |
| #23 | MI | $1,950 | 5 | 0.4% |
| #24 | DC | $1,750 | 4 | 0.3% |
| #25 | OK | $1,500 | 3 | 0.3% |
| #26 | AL | $1,500 | 4 | 0.3% |
| #27 | KS | $1,000 | 3 | 0.2% |
| #28 | ID | $1,000 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #29 | SD | $1,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #30 | NC | $750 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #31 | NH | $750 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #32 | GU | $750 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #33 | SC | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #34 | MN | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #35 | LA | $500 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #36 | GA | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #37 | UT | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #38 | HI | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
