Lamar Smith
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
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TX – District 21
Republican
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Service: 1987-2019
Election Cycle
Overview – 2008
Total Raised
$1,242,144
Total Spent
$1,069,350
Cash on Hand
$790,117
Individual Contributions
$717,749
PAC + Party Money
$505,667
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2008
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $658,373 | 53.0% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $59,376 | 4.8% |
| PACs & Party | $505,667 | 40.7% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $18,727 | 1.5% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | HEATHER WILSON FOR SENATE | $4,000 |
| #2 | TOM FEENEY FOR CONGRESS | $4,000 |
| #3 | STEVE CHABOT FOR CONGRESS | $4,000 |
| #4 | JIM RYUN FOR CONGRESS | $4,000 |
| #5 | CHRISTOPHER SHAYS FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE | $2,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | H**** M. | BLANCO, TX | $9,500 |
| #2 | W***** W. | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $8,900 |
| #3 | O*********** C. | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $5,600 |
| #4 | F***** M. | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $5,600 |
| #5 | M****** G. | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $5,100 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Lilly & Company Llc | $463,188 |
| #2 | Epiphany Productions | $212,975 |
| #3 | Talent Paymaster | $47,565 |
| #4 | Gourmet Gals & Guys Catering | $35,600 |
| #5 | Campaign Financial Services | $23,094 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Self-Employed | $98,659 |
| #2 | Retired | $91,700 |
| #3 | Homemaker | $65,900 |
| #4 | Phoenix Management, Inc. | $17,600 |
| #5 | Holt Co'S Of Tx | $9,500 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | TX | $613,573 | 757 | 93.2% |
| #2 | MA | $16,000 | 18 | 2.4% |
| #3 | DC | $11,800 | 13 | 1.8% |
| #4 | VA | $9,250 | 14 | 1.4% |
| #5 | OH | $2,000 | 2 | 0.3% |
| #6 | NY | $1,500 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #7 | MD | $1,250 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #8 | OK | $1,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #9 | NM | $1,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #10 | WA | $1,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
