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 – 2010
Total Raised
$604,719
Total Spent
$591,204
Cash on Hand
$107,544
Individual Contributions
$145,767
PAC + Party Money
$458,425
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2010
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $127,405 | 21.1% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $18,362 | 3.0% |
| PACs & Party | $458,425 | 75.8% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $527 | 0.1% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | SPRATT FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE | $3,000 |
| #2 | ELAINE MARSHALL COMMITTEE | $3,000 |
| #3 | BARNEY FRANK FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE | $2,000 |
| #4 | MIKE MCINTYRE FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
| #5 | PENNSYLVANIANS FOR KANJORSKI | $1,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | L****** C. | WASHINGTON, DC | $4,800 |
| #2 | L****** E. | WASHINGTON, DC | $4,800 |
| #3 | S***** L. | CHARLOTTE, NC | $2,500 |
| #4 | G****** P. | DELRAY BEACH, FL | $2,400 |
| #5 | H******** R. | CHARLOTTE, NC | $2,400 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mechanics & Farmers Bank | $54,343 |
| #2 | The Wakem Group, Llc | $49,571 |
| #3 | Ipromoteu | $38,583 |
| #4 | Melvin L. Watt | $25,206 |
| #5 | Digital Divas, Inc | $15,590 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Self | $6,159 |
| #2 | Promontory Financial | $6,100 |
| #3 | Promontory Financial; | $4,800 |
| #4 | Promontory Interfinancial Services | $4,400 |
| #5 | Retired | $3,900 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | NC | $47,400 | 70 | 37.4% |
| #2 | DC | $32,600 | 35 | 25.7% |
| #3 | VA | $13,200 | 19 | 10.4% |
| #4 | MD | $9,259 | 16 | 7.3% |
| #5 | NY | $5,250 | 8 | 4.1% |
| #6 | SC | $4,200 | 6 | 3.3% |
| #7 | FL | $3,900 | 3 | 3.1% |
| #8 | NJ | $2,500 | 2 | 2.0% |
| #9 | CA | $1,946 | 4 | 1.5% |
| #10 | GA | $1,750 | 4 | 1.4% |
| #11 | PA | $1,500 | 1 | 1.2% |
| #12 | TX | $1,500 | 2 | 1.2% |
| #13 | OK | $1,000 | 1 | 0.8% |
| #14 | DE | $500 | 1 | 0.4% |
| #15 | MA | $400 | 1 | 0.3% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
