John Shimkus
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
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IL – District 15
Republican
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Service: 1997-2021
Election Cycle
Overview – 2008
Total Raised
$1,333,115
Total Spent
$1,209,098
Cash on Hand
$1,142,862
Individual Contributions
$396,432
PAC + Party Money
$851,817
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2008
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $248,854 | 18.7% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $147,578 | 11.1% |
| PACs & Party | $851,817 | 63.9% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $84,866 | 6.4% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | JOHN MCCAIN 2008 INC. | $2,000 |
| #2 | JUDY BIGGERT FOR CONGRESS | $1,622 |
| #3 | JOHN SHADEGGS FRIENDS | $1,000 |
| #4 | CULBERSON FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
| #5 | KIRK FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | W***** D. | HIGHLAND, IL | $4,600 |
| #2 | W******* W. | MOUNT VERNON, IL | $4,000 |
| #3 | S******* R. | SAINT JACOB, IL | $4,000 |
| #4 | K********* I. | QUINCY, IL | $3,000 |
| #5 | H****** W. | TAYLORVILLE, IL | $3,000 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mike Gula & Associates Llc | $124,088 |
| #2 | Marsh Copsey And Assoc | $59,242 |
| #3 | Dillman, Jennifer | $58,738 |
| #4 | Modern Mailing | $47,721 |
| #5 | Public Opinion Strategies | $44,800 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Self | $28,920 |
| #2 | Retired | $23,875 |
| #3 | Highland Supply Corporation | $5,600 |
| #4 | Home Telephone Company | $4,000 |
| #5 | Withers Broadcasting Cos. | $4,000 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | IL | $193,054 | 374 | 77.6% |
| #2 | VA | $24,250 | 36 | 9.7% |
| #3 | MO | $9,800 | 13 | 3.9% |
| #4 | DC | $7,250 | 13 | 2.9% |
| #5 | MD | $4,750 | 8 | 1.9% |
| #6 | CA | $2,000 | 4 | 0.8% |
| #7 | IN | $1,500 | 2 | 0.6% |
| #8 | SD | $1,000 | 1 | 0.4% |
| #9 | OH | $750 | 3 | 0.3% |
| #10 | SC | $500 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #11 | UT | $500 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #12 | PA | $500 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #13 | AL | $500 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #14 | WY | $500 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #15 | ID | $500 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #16 | CO | $500 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #17 | AR | $500 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #18 | NC | $250 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #19 | MN | $250 | 1 | 0.1% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
