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| Hansen tops opponent in number of Idaho contributors |
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| posted on Sunday, July 16, 2006 |
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Congressional candidate Jim Hansen is far ahead of his opponent in the number of Idahoans contributing to his grassroots campaign for Idaho’s 2nd District Congress seat.
In the reporting period May 4 to June 30 required by the Federal Election Commission, 228 individuals gave $17,633 to Hansen’s campaign. Of those contributors, 91 percent are from Idaho.
That brings the total of individual contributors in the 2005-2006 election cycle to 689, nearly seven times the number of individuals contributing to four-term incumbent Rep. Mike Simpson.
Hansen set a $100 limit on campaign donations per person to show his commitment to reforming the way business is conducted in Washington, D.C. He does not accept contributions from corporations or political action committees (organizations formed to advance special interests).
“My campaign reflects my deep conviction that elected officials should be accountable to the people they represent, not big-money special interests,” Hansen said. “It’s the only way we can restore trust and accountability in Congress.”
Simpson’s support is overwhelmingly from PACs and out-of-state individuals, according to the Federal Election Commission report. PACs account for 77 percent of Simpson’s total war chest.
The FEC does not report individual contributions of $200 or less.
Of Simpson’s donors giving more than $200, 74 percent are from outside Idaho, with about half coming from the Washington, D.C., area.
Jim Hansen
REPORTING PERIOD, May 4-June 30
Total contributions: $17,633
228 individuals (91 percent in-state, 9 percent out-of-state)
Avg. contribution: $77
2005-2006 ELECTION CYCLE
Total contributions: $54,675
689 individuals (89 percent in-state, 11 percent out-of-state)
Avg. contribution: $79
Mike Simpson
REPORTING PERIOD, May 4-June 30
Total contributions: $52,692
From 10 individuals: $8,450 (10 percent in-state, 90 percent out of state)
Avg. contribution: $845
From other individuals ($200 or less): $350
From PACs: $43,500
2005-2006 ELECTION CYCLE
Total contributions: $325,868
From 111 individuals: $72,636 (25 percent in-state, 75 percent out-of-state)
Avg. contribution: $654
Other individuals ($200 or less): $2,840
From PACs: $250,000
For more information:
Center for Responsive Politics
http://www.opensecrets.org/
Federal Election Commission
http://www.fec.gov/finance/disclosure/
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