Christopher H. Smith
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
•
NJ – District 4
Republican
•
Service: 1981-present
Election Cycle
Overview – 2008
Total Raised
$928,736
Total Spent
$1,076,925
Cash on Hand
$74,809
Individual Contributions
$675,364
PAC + Party Money
$232,109
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2008
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $303,711 | 32.7% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $371,653 | 40.0% |
| PACs & Party | $232,109 | 25.0% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $21,263 | 2.3% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | RICK RENZI FOR CONGRESS | $2,000 |
| #2 | FRIENDS OF BILL POSEY | $1,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | R******* D. | LAKEWOOD, NJ | $4,600 |
| #2 | S****** P. | NEW YORK, NY | $4,600 |
| #3 | S********** S. | NEW YORK, NY | $4,600 |
| #4 | R******* R. | LAKEWOOD, NJ | $4,600 |
| #5 | M********* K. | POTOMAC, MD | $4,600 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Postmaster--Main Route 130 | $158,227 |
| #2 | The Traz Group | $129,110 |
| #3 | Paychex, Inc. | $66,020 |
| #4 | Chase Card Services | $57,824 |
| #5 | Minuteman Press | $52,893 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Self | $68,437 |
| #2 | Retired | $37,250 |
| #3 | Information Requested | $10,850 |
| #4 | Requested | $9,200 |
| #5 | Elliott Assoc | $9,200 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | NJ | $158,322 | 268 | 52.3% |
| #2 | NY | $39,800 | 33 | 13.1% |
| #3 | VA | $26,701 | 38 | 8.8% |
| #4 | PA | $17,850 | 37 | 5.9% |
| #5 | FL | $17,348 | 24 | 5.7% |
| #6 | MD | $11,090 | 14 | 3.7% |
| #7 | MI | $6,850 | 11 | 2.3% |
| #8 | CA | $6,500 | 15 | 2.1% |
| #9 | DC | $4,600 | 8 | 1.5% |
| #10 | MA | $2,900 | 8 | 1.0% |
| #11 | TX | $1,400 | 4 | 0.5% |
| #12 | NE | $1,200 | 5 | 0.4% |
| #13 | VI | $1,000 | 3 | 0.3% |
| #14 | OH | $1,000 | 2 | 0.3% |
| #15 | IL | $850 | 3 | 0.3% |
| #16 | CT | $750 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #17 | AZ | $600 | 3 | 0.2% |
| #18 | ME | $500 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #19 | IN | $500 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #20 | MO | $450 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #21 | WA | $450 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #22 | TN | $450 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #23 | WI | $300 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #24 | MN | $250 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #25 | IA | $250 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #26 | GA | $250 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #27 | WY | $250 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #28 | SC | $200 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #29 | KS | $200 | 1 | 0.1% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
