Real-Time Federal Campaign Finance
Pennsylvania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FITZPATRICK, MICHAEL G. (R) | Y | $970,278 | 6/30/16 | $111,826 | $181,529 | $0 | $0 |
| FITZPATRICK, BRIAN (R) | N | $690,440 | 6/30/16 | $947,895 | $257,454 | $0 | $1,472 |
| SANTARSIERO, STEVEN J (D) | N | $391,433 | 6/30/16 | $1,653,242 | $1,261,809 | $100,570 | $454,213 |
| DUOME, MARC DR. (R) | N | $0 | 5/16/16 | $11,326 | $11,326 | $0 | $0 |
| NAUGHTON, SHAUGHNESSY (D) | N | $0 | 6/30/16 | $1,474,774 | $1,475,863 | $43,741 | $0 |
| PETRI, SCOTT (R) | N | $0 | 5/27/16 | $306,670 | $306,670 | $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Committee registration changes and filings superseded by amended reports are excluded.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080514 Monthly/quarterly report | FRIENDS OF SHAUGHNESSY NAUGHTON | 4/7/16 - 6/30/16 | $167,334 | $556,085 | |
| 1085687 Monthly/quarterly report | FITZPATRICK FOR CONGRESS | 4/1/16 - 6/30/16 | $1,500 | $21,117 | $970,278 |
| 1086146 Monthly/quarterly report | BRIAN FITZPATRICK FOR CONGRESS | 4/7/16 - 6/30/16 | $495,692 | $218,628 | $690,440 |
| 1087362 Monthly/quarterly report | SANTARSIERO FOR CONGRESS | 4/7/16 - 6/30/16 | $485,190 | $395,363 | $391,433 |
| 1075057 Monthly/quarterly report | PETRI FOR CONGRESS | 4/7/16 - 5/27/16 | $560 | $195,974 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEFENDING MAIN STREET SUPERPAC INC. | SANTARSIERO, STEVEN J | Oppose |
Honold Communications - Washington, DC | $97,308 | 2016-09-16 | TV Ad Buy/Production |
| 314 PAC | SANTARSIERO, STEVEN J | Oppose |
Bergmann Zwerdling Direct - Washington, DC | $21,540 | 2016-09-13 | Direct Mail |
| 314 PAC | SANTARSIERO, STEVEN J | Oppose |
Bergmann Zwerdling Direct - Washington, DC | $22,395 | 2016-09-13 | Direct Mail |
| 314 PAC | SANTARSIERO, STEVEN J | Oppose |
Bergmann Zwerdling Direct - Washington, DC | $21,540 | 2016-09-13 | Direct Mail |
| 314 PAC | NAUGHTON, SHAUGHNESSY | Support |
Bergmann Zwerdling Direct - Washington, DC | $21,430 | 2016-09-13 | Direct Mail |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 314 PAC | SANTARSIERO, STEVEN J (D) | N | US Rep. (PA-08) | Oppose |
$228,356 |
| DEFENDING MAIN STREET SUPERPAC INC. | SANTARSIERO, STEVEN J (D) | N | US Rep. (PA-08) | Oppose |
$194,858 |
| AMERICAN WORKING FAMILIES | SANTARSIERO, STEVEN J (D) | N | US Rep. (PA-08) | Support |
$100,550 |
| 314 PAC | NAUGHTON, SHAUGHNESSY (D) | N | US Rep. (PA-08) | Support |
$42,862 |
| NRCC | SANTARSIERO, STEVEN J (D) | N | US Rep. (PA-08) | Oppose |
$31,000 |
