Melvin L. Watt
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
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NC – District 12
Democratic
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Service: 1993-2014
Election Cycle
Overview – 2004
Total Raised
$579,200
Total Spent
$519,885
Cash on Hand
$95,918
Individual Contributions
$290,555
PAC + Party Money
$285,295
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2004
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $288,810 | 49.9% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $1,745 | 0.3% |
| PACs & Party | $285,295 | 49.3% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $3,350 | 0.6% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | CYNTHIA MCKINNEY FOR CONGRESS | $2,000 |
| #2 | MOORE FOR CONGRESS | $2,000 |
| #3 | ERSKINE BOWLES FOR US SENATE | $2,000 |
| #4 | BUTTERFIELD FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE | $2,000 |
| #5 | COMMITTEE TO ELECT PATSY KEEVER | $2,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | T**** M. | CHARLOTTE, NC | $4,000 |
| #2 | M********* A. | SALISBURY, NC | $3,000 |
| #3 | T******** E. | CHARLOTTE, NC | $3,000 |
| #4 | Q***** R. | SALISBURY, NC | $3,000 |
| #5 | H***** J. | CHARLOTTE, NC | $3,000 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | U S Postal Service | $36,645 |
| #2 | Belvanis & Associates | $26,660 |
| #3 | Global Source Link | $18,765 |
| #4 | Howard D. Brooks | $15,000 |
| #5 | Martin, Bobby | $15,000 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Information Requested | $56,400 |
| #2 | Retired | $17,500 |
| #3 | Self | $7,950 |
| #4 | Ferguson Stein | $6,500 |
| #5 | Radiologist | $5,000 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | NC | $254,510 | 317 | 88.1% |
| #2 | DC | $16,500 | 21 | 5.7% |
| #3 | SC | $5,200 | 4 | 1.8% |
| #4 | VA | $3,250 | 7 | 1.1% |
| #5 | GA | $2,800 | 6 | 1.0% |
| #6 | PA | $1,350 | 2 | 0.5% |
| #7 | MA | $1,000 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #8 | IL | $1,000 | 2 | 0.3% |
| #9 | MD | $1,000 | 2 | 0.3% |
| #10 | TN | $700 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #11 | NY | $500 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #12 | MS | $500 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #13 | CT | $500 | 1 | 0.2% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
