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 – 2008
Total Raised
$3,774,745
Total Spent
$3,828,305
Cash on Hand
$7,983
Individual Contributions
$2,708,012
PAC + Party Money
$969,141
Self-Funding
$22,000
Coverage Through
December 31, 2008
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $2,541,957 | 67.3% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $166,055 | 4.4% |
| PACs & Party | $969,141 | 25.7% |
| Self-Funding | $22,000 | 0.6% |
| Other | $75,592 | 2.0% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | JOHN MCCAIN 2008 INC. | $2,300 |
| #2 | LATTA FOR CONGRESS | $2,000 |
| #3 | KELLER FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
| #4 | COMMITTEE TO RE-ELECT VITO FOSSELLA | $1,000 |
| #5 | NORTHUP FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | B******* R. | GREENS FARMS, CT | $6,400 |
| #2 | M******* H. | REDDING RIDGE, CT | $5,300 |
| #3 | B****** K. | WESTPORT, CT | $4,850 |
| #4 | A***** D. | EAST HAVEN, CT | $4,600 |
| #5 | F********* R. | STAMFORD, CT | $4,600 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jamestown Associates, Llc | $1,674,266 |
| #2 | Premier Graphics | $401,773 |
| #3 | Km Pierce Associates, Llc | $180,456 |
| #4 | Sohn, Michael | $116,415 |
| #5 | Paychex | $106,047 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Homemaker | $403,130 |
| #2 | Retired | $346,750 |
| #3 | Self Employed | $262,150 |
| #4 | Self-Employed | $28,100 |
| #5 | Student | $15,800 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | CT | $2,122,075 | 2,370 | 85.6% |
| #2 | NY | $143,050 | 130 | 5.8% |
| #3 | FL | $57,750 | 55 | 2.3% |
| #4 | CA | $35,487 | 35 | 1.4% |
| #5 | VA | $21,900 | 37 | 0.9% |
| #6 | NJ | $15,150 | 19 | 0.6% |
| #7 | MD | $14,400 | 16 | 0.6% |
| #8 | IL | $8,750 | 14 | 0.4% |
| #9 | DC | $8,445 | 16 | 0.3% |
| #10 | PA | $7,250 | 7 | 0.3% |
| #11 | MA | $6,100 | 10 | 0.2% |
| #12 | GA | $4,800 | 3 | 0.2% |
| #13 | TX | $4,050 | 6 | 0.2% |
| #14 | RI | $3,250 | 4 | 0.1% |
| #15 | MI | $3,200 | 10 | 0.1% |
| #16 | WI | $3,000 | 3 | 0.1% |
| #17 | NH | $2,800 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #18 | CO | $2,500 | 3 | 0.1% |
| #19 | VT | $1,250 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #20 | SC | $1,050 | 5 | 0.0% |
| #21 | PR | $1,000 | 3 | 0.0% |
| #22 | TN | $1,000 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #23 | OK | $1,000 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #24 | WA | $1,000 | 2 | 0.0% |
| #25 | ME | $1,000 | 3 | 0.0% |
| #26 | LA | $1,000 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #27 | KS | $1,000 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #28 | WV | $1,000 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #29 | WY | $1,000 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #30 | NC | $650 | 3 | 0.0% |
| #31 | UT | $500 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #32 | AL | $500 | 2 | 0.0% |
| #33 | AZ | $300 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #34 | MN | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #35 | AK | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
