Steve Watkins
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
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KS – District 2
Republican
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Service: 2019-2021
Election Cycle
Overview – 2018
Total Raised
$1,257,753
Total Spent
$1,223,163
Cash on Hand
$34,590
Individual Contributions
$504,735
PAC + Party Money
$270,929
Self-Funding
$475,952
Coverage Through
December 31, 2018
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $482,789 | 38.4% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $21,946 | 1.7% |
| PACs & Party | $270,929 | 21.5% |
| Self-Funding | $475,952 | 37.8% |
| Other | $6,136 | 0.5% |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | S****** R. | TOPEKA, KS | $10,800 |
| #2 | S****** E. | TOPEKA, KS | $10,800 |
| #3 | W******* S. | TOPEKA, KS | $5,401 |
| #4 | W***** R. | NEWBURY PARK, CA | $5,400 |
| #5 | W******* K. | TOPEKA, KS | $5,400 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Smart Media Group, Llc | $600,099 |
| #2 | Gusto | $165,872 |
| #3 | Poolhouse | $86,240 |
| #4 | Arena Communications | $75,907 |
| #5 | Big Dog Strategies | $56,632 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Retired | $54,920 |
| #2 | Homemaker | $26,610 |
| #3 | Self-Employed | $13,150 |
| #4 | Stormont Vail | $11,800 |
| #5 | Self | $11,100 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | KS | $281,210 | 304 | 58.2% |
| #2 | MO | $42,850 | 27 | 8.9% |
| #3 | CA | $31,670 | 17 | 6.6% |
| #4 | IL | $16,700 | 7 | 3.5% |
| #5 | TX | $13,300 | 9 | 2.8% |
| #6 | VA | $11,750 | 17 | 2.4% |
| #7 | FL | $11,550 | 6 | 2.4% |
| #8 | MA | $9,975 | 11 | 2.1% |
| #9 | CO | $9,900 | 5 | 2.1% |
| #10 | AL | $6,000 | 3 | 1.2% |
| #11 | NV | $5,650 | 3 | 1.2% |
| #12 | LA | $5,400 | 2 | 1.1% |
| #13 | NY | $5,200 | 7 | 1.1% |
| #14 | OK | $4,950 | 3 | 1.0% |
| #15 | DC | $3,500 | 6 | 0.7% |
| #16 | TN | $3,450 | 4 | 0.7% |
| #17 | AZ | $3,100 | 2 | 0.6% |
| #18 | WA | $3,044 | 10 | 0.6% |
| #19 | AR | $2,950 | 2 | 0.6% |
| #20 | AK | $2,250 | 5 | 0.5% |
| #21 | OH | $2,050 | 4 | 0.4% |
| #22 | PA | $2,000 | 3 | 0.4% |
| #23 | WY | $1,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #24 | CT | $950 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #25 | SC | $800 | 3 | 0.2% |
| #26 | GA | $750 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #27 | ID | $400 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #28 | WI | $250 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #29 | RI | $190 | 5 | 0.0% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
