Real-Time Federal Campaign Finance
Wisconsin House, District 08
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIBBLE, REID J. REP. (R)
Won General | Y | $803,485 | 12/31/14 | $1,703,029 | $1,066,298 | $15,864 | $11,676 |
| GRUETT, RON (D) | N | $906 | 11/24/14 | $23,113 | $22,206 | $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Committee registration changes and filings superseded by amended reports are excluded.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1003829 Monthly/quarterly report | RIBBLE FOR CONGRESS | 1/1/15 - 3/31/15 | $62,098 | $124,423 | $741,161 |
| 1004132 Monthly/quarterly report | GRUETT FOR CONGRESS | 1/1/15 - 3/31/15 | $0 | $250 | $419 |
| 988360 Monthly/quarterly report | RIBBLE FOR CONGRESS | 11/25/14 - 12/31/14 | $1,115 | $42,239 | $803,485 |
| 980535 Monthly/quarterly report (AMENDED) | RIBBLE FOR CONGRESS | 10/16/14 - 11/24/14 | $67,112 | $66,273 | $844,609 |
| 979422 Monthly/quarterly report | GRUETT FOR CONGRESS | 10/16/14 - 11/24/14 | $2,185 | $5,978 | $906 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIRECT SELLING EMPOWERS AMERICANS | RIBBLE, REID J. REP. | Support |
Strategic Media Services - Arlington, VA | $1,154 | 2014-09-24 | Media buy |
| DIRECT SELLING EMPOWERS AMERICANS | RIBBLE, REID J. REP. | Support |
Green Bay Press-Gazette - Green Bay, WI | $6,543 | 2014-09-24 | Media buy |
| DIRECT SELLING EMPOWERS AMERICANS | RIBBLE, REID J. REP. | Support |
Green Bay Press-Gazette - Green Bay, WI | $6,543 | 2014-09-24 | Media buy |
| DIRECT SELLING EMPOWERS AMERICANS | RIBBLE, REID J. REP. | Support |
Strategic Media Services - Arlington, VA | $1,154 | 2014-09-24 | Media buy |
| DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE | RIBBLE, REID J. REP. | Oppose |
Three Point Media, LLC - Washington, DC | $11,676 | 2013-02-07 | Media Production |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIRECT SELLING EMPOWERS AMERICANS | RIBBLE, REID J. REP. (R) | Y | US Rep. (WI-08) | Support |
$15,396 |
| DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE | RIBBLE, REID J. REP. (R) | Y | US Rep. (WI-08) | Oppose |
$11,677 |
