Diane E. Watson
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
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CA – District 33
Democratic
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Service: 2001-2011
Election Cycle
Overview – 2008
Total Raised
$233,834
Total Spent
$229,698
Cash on Hand
$6,624
Individual Contributions
$80,115
PAC + Party Money
$153,535
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2008
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $63,350 | 27.1% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $16,765 | 7.2% |
| PACs & Party | $153,535 | 65.7% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $183 | 0.1% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | ANDRE CARSON FOR CONGRESS | $2,000 |
| #2 | JEFFERSON COMMITTEE, THE | $1,000 |
| #3 | DAVID SCOTT FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
| #4 | LAMPSON FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
| #5 | VICKIE BUTCHER FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | K****** L. | WASHINGTON, DC | $2,300 |
| #2 | L***** H. | ARLINGTON, VA | $2,300 |
| #3 | M******** C. | NOBLESVILLE, IN | $2,300 |
| #4 | M**** W. | LOS ANGELES, CA | $2,300 |
| #5 | T******* G. | CHEVY CHASE, MD | $2,000 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Durkee & Associates | $66,174 |
| #2 | Silverberg & Associates | $46,519 |
| #3 | Applegate Consulting | $21,972 |
| #4 | The Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel | $7,602 |
| #5 | Mastros Steakhouse | $3,306 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Abir | $2,300 |
| #2 | American Assoc For Freedom | $2,300 |
| #3 | Christine Merchent/Writer | $2,300 |
| #4 | Ew Moon Inc. | $2,300 |
| #5 | Scribe Strategies & Advisors | $2,000 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | CA | $42,150 | 89 | 66.5% |
| #2 | DC | $5,300 | 8 | 8.4% |
| #3 | VA | $4,800 | 6 | 7.6% |
| #4 | MD | $3,750 | 6 | 5.9% |
| #5 | IN | $2,300 | 1 | 3.6% |
| #6 | NJ | $1,500 | 2 | 2.4% |
| #7 | NY | $1,000 | 1 | 1.6% |
| #8 | PA | $1,000 | 2 | 1.6% |
| #9 | FL | $500 | 2 | 0.8% |
| #10 | OK | $500 | 1 | 0.8% |
| #11 | LA | $300 | 1 | 0.5% |
| #12 | GA | $250 | 1 | 0.4% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
