Christopher Shays
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
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CT – District 4
Republican
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Service: 1987-2009
Election Cycle
Overview – 2004
Total Raised
$2,233,293
Total Spent
$2,255,216
Cash on Hand
$38,515
Individual Contributions
$1,689,403
PAC + Party Money
$536,404
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2004
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $1,476,030 | 66.1% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $213,373 | 9.6% |
| PACs & Party | $536,404 | 24.0% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $7,486 | 0.3% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | BUSH-CHENEY '04 INC | $2,000 |
| #2 | KLINE FOR CONGRESS | $500 |
| #3 | LATHAM FOR CONGRESS | $500 |
| #4 | HAYES FOR CONGRESS | $500 |
| #5 | HEATHER WILSON FOR CONGRESS | $500 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | H******* N. | NEW YORK, NY | $4,000 |
| #2 | G********* L. | STAMFORD, CT | $4,000 |
| #3 | O****** F. | NEW CANAAN, CT | $4,000 |
| #4 | D****** J. | NEW CANAAN, CT | $4,000 |
| #5 | D****** J. | NEW CANAAN, CT | $4,000 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jamestown Associates, Llc | $982,751 |
| #2 | Shm Mailers | $132,483 |
| #3 | Automated Mailmen | $70,123 |
| #4 | Sohn, Michael | $63,032 |
| #5 | Paychex | $58,743 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Retired | $213,458 |
| #2 | Homemaker | $205,437 |
| #3 | Self Employed | $166,325 |
| #4 | Self-Employed | $19,150 |
| #5 | State Of Connecticut | $11,350 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | CT | $1,356,390 | 1,866 | 91.9% |
| #2 | NY | $43,250 | 54 | 2.9% |
| #3 | FL | $17,200 | 21 | 1.2% |
| #4 | VA | $15,177 | 20 | 1.0% |
| #5 | CA | $10,600 | 21 | 0.7% |
| #6 | MD | $9,350 | 18 | 0.6% |
| #7 | DC | $6,113 | 9 | 0.4% |
| #8 | MA | $5,450 | 9 | 0.4% |
| #9 | NJ | $4,000 | 6 | 0.3% |
| #10 | NE | $2,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #11 | PA | $1,500 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #12 | IL | $1,150 | 4 | 0.1% |
| #13 | AZ | $1,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #14 | CO | $1,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #15 | RI | $500 | 2 | 0.0% |
| #16 | NC | $400 | 2 | 0.0% |
| #17 | NH | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #18 | OH | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #19 | OK | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #20 | VT | $200 | 1 | 0.0% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
