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 – 2008
Total Raised
$680,473
Total Spent
$646,079
Cash on Hand
$94,029
Individual Contributions
$219,688
PAC + Party Money
$459,143
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2008
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $214,288 | 31.5% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $5,400 | 0.8% |
| PACs & Party | $459,143 | 67.5% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $1,643 | 0.2% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | JEFFERSON COMMITTEE, THE | $2,000 |
| #2 | DAVID SCOTT FOR CONGRESS | $2,000 |
| #3 | LARRY KISSELL FOR CONGRESS | $2,000 |
| #4 | DAN SEALS FOR CONGRESS | $2,000 |
| #5 | DANIEL JOHNSON FOR CONGRESS | $2,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | J******* L. | WASHINGTON, DC | $4,200 |
| #2 | C******* J. | COLUMBIA, SC | $4,000 |
| #3 | B****** C. | CHARLOTTE, NC | $3,000 |
| #4 | B******** A. | CHARLOTTE, NC | $3,000 |
| #5 | H****** C. | CHARLOTTE, NC | $3,000 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | John Sdoucos Organization, Inc. | $65,500 |
| #2 | U S Postal Service | $23,775 |
| #3 | Melvin L. Watt | $21,544 |
| #4 | Digital Divas, Inc | $21,000 |
| #5 | Capital Grille | $20,332 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Retired | $21,000 |
| #2 | Self | $18,100 |
| #3 | Bet | $7,200 |
| #4 | Bank Of America | $6,500 |
| #5 | Ferguson, Stein | $3,750 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | NC | $171,308 | 197 | 79.9% |
| #2 | DC | $13,450 | 13 | 6.3% |
| #3 | NY | $8,300 | 9 | 3.9% |
| #4 | SC | $5,000 | 3 | 2.3% |
| #5 | MD | $4,980 | 8 | 2.3% |
| #6 | VA | $3,750 | 8 | 1.7% |
| #7 | GA | $2,500 | 4 | 1.2% |
| #8 | TX | $2,000 | 2 | 0.9% |
| #9 | IN | $1,000 | 2 | 0.5% |
| #10 | IL | $1,000 | 1 | 0.5% |
| #11 | FL | $500 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #12 | WI | $500 | 2 | 0.2% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
