Joe Wilson
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
•
SC – District 2
Republican
•
Service: 2001-present
Election Cycle
Overview – 2008
Total Raised
$1,161,189
Total Spent
$1,266,826
Cash on Hand
$31,289
Individual Contributions
$528,022
PAC + Party Money
$370,516
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2008
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $431,607 | 37.2% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $96,415 | 8.3% |
| PACs & Party | $370,516 | 31.9% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $262,650 | 22.6% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | STEVE CHABOT FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
| #2 | HEATHER WILSON FOR SENATE | $1,000 |
| #3 | PEOPLE WITH HART INC | $1,000 |
| #4 | GRAVES FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
| #5 | DUNCAN D. HUNTER FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | M******* M. | HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC | $4,000 |
| #2 | C****** B. | WEST COLUMBIA, SC | $3,300 |
| #3 | S******* H. | ARLINGTON, VA | $3,300 |
| #4 | E***** J. | COLUMBIA, SC | $3,000 |
| #5 | F****** I. | COLUMBIA, SC | $3,000 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jamestown Associates | $277,730 |
| #2 | Richard Quinn And Associates | $120,458 |
| #3 | Carolina First Visa Card | $62,324 |
| #4 | National Republican Congressional Committee | $60,000 |
| #5 | E2C Consulting | $59,709 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Self Employed | $31,900 |
| #2 | Retired | $30,725 |
| #3 | Self | $12,185 |
| #4 | Self-Employed | $9,250 |
| #5 | Lexington Medical Center | $7,050 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | SC | $349,357 | 562 | 80.9% |
| #2 | VA | $28,100 | 47 | 6.5% |
| #3 | DC | $18,500 | 36 | 4.3% |
| #4 | CA | $14,400 | 15 | 3.3% |
| #5 | GA | $5,800 | 5 | 1.3% |
| #6 | NC | $5,100 | 8 | 1.2% |
| #7 | PA | $3,500 | 3 | 0.8% |
| #8 | FL | $2,500 | 2 | 0.6% |
| #9 | MD | $2,000 | 3 | 0.5% |
| #10 | NY | $1,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #11 | NJ | $750 | 3 | 0.2% |
| #12 | TX | $350 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #13 | IL | $250 | 1 | 0.1% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
