Real-Time Federal Campaign Finance
Florida House, District 23
Candidates
These are candidates who have filed paperwork to report fundraising with the Federal Elections Commission; they may not actually appear on the ballot. Only candidates who have reported raising at least $1,000, or who have been targeted by $1,000 or more in independent expenditures are shown.
| Candidate (Party) | Incumbent | Cash on hand | Cash on hand date | Candidate Fundraising | Candidate Spending | Outside Spending For | Outside Spending Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAUFMAN, JOE (R)
Lost General | N | $383,472 | 12/31/14 | $870,734 | $517,856 | $9,785 | $0 |
| WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, DEBBIE (D)
Won General | Y | $362,511 | 12/31/14 | $2,585,591 | $2,753,276 | $10 | $6,000 |
| HARRINGTON, KAREN (R)
Withdrew or not on ballot | N | $36,459 | 12/31/14 | $4,330 | $144,321 | $0 | $0 |
| GARCIA, JUAN (R)
Lost in primary | N | $2,743 | 12/31/14 | $170,749 | $168,006 | $0 | $0 |
Most recent candidate committee filings
Committee registration changes and filings superseded by amended reports are excluded.
| Filing ID (Type) | Candidate | Coverage Date | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1003675 Monthly/quarterly report | JOE KAUFMAN FOR CONGRESS | 1/1/15 - 3/31/15 | $16,602 | $18,520 | $381,554 |
| 1002330 Monthly/quarterly report | KAREN HARRINGTON FOR CONGRESS, INC. | 1/1/15 - 3/31/15 | $0 | $56 | $36,403 |
| 1003389 Monthly/quarterly report | DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ FOR CONGRESS | 1/1/15 - 3/31/15 | $117,737 | $200,633 | $279,616 |
| 1003893 Monthly/quarterly report | JUAN GARCIA FOR CONGRESS | 1/1/15 - 3/31/15 | $645 | $1,045 | $2,343 |
| 985215 Monthly/quarterly report | KAREN HARRINGTON FOR CONGRESS, INC. | 10/1/14 - 12/31/14 | $0 | $84 | $36,459 |
Recent Independent Expenditures
The most recent independent expenditures of $5,000 or more targeting candidates in this race are listed below. See all of this race's independent expenditures.
| Committee | Candidate | Support Oppose |
Payee | Amount | Date | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIGHT STAR PAC | KAUFMAN, JOE | Support |
James Crystal Radio - Pompano Beach, FL | $3,000 | 2014-10-30 | Non Contribution Account |
| BRIGHT STAR PAC | KAUFMAN, JOE | Support |
Clear Channel Communications - Miramar, GA | $3,280 | 2014-10-30 | Non-contribution Account |
| BRIGHT STAR PAC | KAUFMAN, JOE | Support |
WKIS-FM Radio - Miami, FL | $3,505 | 2014-10-30 | Non Contribution Account |
| FREEDOMS DEFENSE SUPERFUND | WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, DEBBIE | Oppose |
CAMPAIGN GRID - WASHINGTON, DC | $6,000 | 2014-10-15 | WEB ADS (RUN DATES 10/20 - 11/04/2014) |
Independent Expenditure Summary
The amounts below are totals of all independent expenditures made for or against a candidate, regardless of amount. Only groups who have spent at least $1,000 on independent expenditures altogether are shown. For more, see all independent expenditures made in this race.
| Committee | Candidate | Incumbent | Office Sought | Support / Oppose | Total outside spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIGHT STAR PAC | KAUFMAN, JOE (R) | N | US Rep. (FL-23) | Support |
$9,785 |
| FREEDOMS DEFENSE SUPERFUND | WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, DEBBIE (D) | Y | US Rep. (FL-23) | Oppose |
$6,000 |
