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 – 2010
Total Raised
$215,536
Total Spent
$223,393
Cash on Hand
$126
Individual Contributions
$192,911
PAC + Party Money
$8,700
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2010
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $161,541 | 74.9% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $31,370 | 14.6% |
| PACs & Party | $8,700 | 4.0% |
| Self-Funding | $-22,000 | -10.2% |
| Other | $35,926 | 16.7% |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | S******* P. | NEW CANAAN, CT | $4,600 |
| #2 | G********* R. | MOUNT KISCO, NY | $2,300 |
| #3 | S******* M. | NEW CANAAN, CT | $2,300 |
| #4 | S******* P. | NEW CANAAN, CT | $2,300 |
| #5 | F******** L. | STAMFORD, CT | $2,300 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Km Pierce Associates, Llc | $74,516 |
| #2 | Colonial Square Shopping Center | $14,000 |
| #3 | Norwalk Hour | $12,000 |
| #4 | 100 East Ave, Llc | $9,250 |
| #5 | Aristotle International, Inc. | $8,138 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Retired | $30,200 |
| #2 | Homemaker | $27,266 |
| #3 | Self Employed | $16,800 |
| #4 | Warwick Group, Inc. | $6,900 |
| #5 | Student | $3,300 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | CT | $123,341 | 226 | 76.4% |
| #2 | NY | $11,750 | 14 | 7.3% |
| #3 | FL | $8,600 | 10 | 5.3% |
| #4 | VA | $3,400 | 4 | 2.1% |
| #5 | WA | $1,800 | 1 | 1.1% |
| #6 | MA | $1,700 | 4 | 1.1% |
| #7 | NJ | $1,500 | 2 | 0.9% |
| #8 | DC | $1,250 | 3 | 0.8% |
| #9 | CA | $1,250 | 3 | 0.8% |
| #10 | PA | $1,000 | 1 | 0.6% |
| #11 | PR | $1,000 | 1 | 0.6% |
| #12 | WY | $1,000 | 1 | 0.6% |
| #13 | UT | $500 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #14 | TX | $500 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #15 | NM | $500 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #16 | MN | $500 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #17 | NV | $300 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #18 | IL | $250 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #19 | MD | $250 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #20 | MI | $250 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #21 | NC | $250 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #22 | AZ | $250 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #23 | SC | $200 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #24 | VT | $200 | 1 | 0.1% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
