Filemon Vela
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
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TX – District 34
Democratic
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Service: 2013-2022
Election Cycle
Overview – 2018
Total Raised
$1,102,565
Total Spent
$726,635
Cash on Hand
$605,874
Individual Contributions
$435,032
PAC + Party Money
$663,857
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2018
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $434,538 | 39.4% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $494 | 0.0% |
| PACs & Party | $663,857 | 60.2% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $3,676 | 0.3% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | DEFAZIO FOR CONGRESS | $4,000 |
| #2 | FRIENDS OF SHERROD BROWN | $4,000 |
| #3 | TAMMY BALDWIN FOR SENATE | $4,000 |
| #4 | DONNELLY FOR INDIANA | $4,000 |
| #5 | MONTANANS FOR TESTER | $4,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | R******** D. | MCALLEN, TX | $5,400 |
| #2 | P***** R. | SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TX | $5,400 |
| #3 | C******** R. | MISSION, TX | $5,400 |
| #4 | C***** A. | MCALLEN, TX | $5,400 |
| #5 | R***** G. | MCALLEN, TX | $5,400 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | American Express | $198,541 |
| #2 | Breeden Mccumber, Inc. | $111,332 |
| #3 | Strathdee Group | $80,041 |
| #4 | Mba Consulting Group | $57,814 |
| #5 | Southwest Airlines | $25,723 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Self Employed | $91,006 |
| #2 | None | $18,800 |
| #3 | Not Employed | $18,650 |
| #4 | Edinburg Pediatric Network, Llc | $5,400 |
| #5 | La Quinta Inns & Suites | $5,400 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | TX | $340,407 | 254 | 78.8% |
| #2 | CA | $42,950 | 57 | 9.9% |
| #3 | DC | $19,581 | 28 | 4.5% |
| #4 | FL | $8,400 | 8 | 1.9% |
| #5 | VA | $3,500 | 4 | 0.8% |
| #6 | UT | $3,000 | 2 | 0.7% |
| #7 | NC | $2,000 | 2 | 0.5% |
| #8 | AL | $2,000 | 2 | 0.5% |
| #9 | MO | $1,500 | 4 | 0.3% |
| #10 | NV | $1,500 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #11 | LA | $1,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #12 | RI | $900 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #13 | AZ | $750 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #14 | AR | $750 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #15 | NY | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #16 | MD | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #17 | MA | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #18 | KS | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #19 | CO | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #20 | NJ | $300 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #21 | WI | $300 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #22 | PA | $250 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #23 | IN | $250 | 1 | 0.1% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
