In North Carolina, campaign donations are flowing to candidates and organizations involved in high-profile contests up and down the ballot. With state elections making headlines, it is no surprise to see large donor contributions — many from candidates self-funding their own run for office — dominating the campaign finance landscape for 2020. Here is a look at the top ten donors to state-level candidates and PACs in the Tar Heel State.
Tea NC PAC
North Carolina Committee
$2,802Total Contributions
$2,446Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $600.00 | Kenneth Lang |
| $541.15 | Bob Cavanaugh |
| $500.00 | Eddie Bo Wheatly |
| $500.00 | Patricia McElraft |
| $261.24 | Ruth Parker |
| $250.00 | Patrick P 'Pat' Joyce |
| $100.00 | Howard Garner |
| $50.00 | Pat Mcelraft |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $1,235.68 | Carteret News Times |
| $738.91 | Cedar Point Signs |
| $249.75 | Sign Rocket |
| $165.85 | The Ups Store |
| $55.46 | Aggregated Non-Media Expenditure |
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