Ellen O. Tauscher
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
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CA – District 10
Democratic
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Service: 1997-2009
Election Cycle
Overview – 2008
Total Raised
$1,289,088
Total Spent
$1,049,783
Cash on Hand
$451,229
Individual Contributions
$381,856
PAC + Party Money
$890,657
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2008
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $336,655 | 26.1% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $45,201 | 3.5% |
| PACs & Party | $890,657 | 69.1% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $16,575 | 1.3% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | HILLARY CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT | $1,960 |
| #2 | FRIENDS OF CONGRESSMAN GEORGE MILLER | $135 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | P********* B. | MORAGA, CA | $5,000 |
| #2 | R********* P. | ALAMO, CA | $4,600 |
| #3 | P********* C. | MORAGA, CA | $4,600 |
| #4 | B******** G. | ALAMO, CA | $4,600 |
| #5 | P***** N. | ORINDA, CA | $4,000 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Lester Connect, Inc. | $118,235 |
| #2 | Merrill Strategy Group | $115,207 |
| #3 | The Conrad Group | $94,846 |
| #4 | Tucker, Lisa | $83,750 |
| #5 | Law Office Of Russell H. Miller | $76,584 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Self-Employed | $14,100 |
| #2 | Mackenzie Patterson & Fuller Inc./F | $9,600 |
| #3 | Lawrence Livermore National Lab | $8,300 |
| #4 | N/A/Retired | $7,900 |
| #5 | Chevron Corp. | $6,900 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | CA | $265,215 | 311 | 78.8% |
| #2 | DC | $39,640 | 49 | 11.8% |
| #3 | VA | $13,250 | 20 | 3.9% |
| #4 | MD | $3,000 | 3 | 0.9% |
| #5 | NJ | $2,500 | 2 | 0.7% |
| #6 | OH | $2,300 | 1 | 0.7% |
| #7 | KS | $2,000 | 2 | 0.6% |
| #8 | MA | $1,000 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #9 | UT | $1,000 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #10 | PA | $1,000 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #11 | NY | $1,000 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #12 | IN | $1,000 | 2 | 0.3% |
| #13 | MN | $1,000 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #14 | MI | $750 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #15 | NV | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #16 | NM | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #17 | TN | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #18 | FL | $250 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #19 | WA | $250 | 1 | 0.1% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
