Real-Time Federal Campaign Finance
Ohio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOEHNER, JOHN A. (R)
Won General | Y | $1,293,215 | 12/31/14 | $18,372,559 | $18,032,172 | $174,625 | $277,231 |
| POETTER, THOMAS S (D)
Lost General | N | $1,280 | 12/31/14 | $193,360 | $192,079 | $0 | $0 |
| GURR, ERIC ROBERT (R)
Lost in primary | N | $1,213 | 4/16/14 | $23,124 | $24,385 | $0 | $0 |
| WINTEREGG, J D (R)
Lost in primary | N | $703 | 12/31/14 | $112,800 | $110,622 | $72,592 | $0 |
| HOUNSHELL, ANDREW J (D)
Withdrew or not on ballot | N | $0 | 3/31/14 | $22,121 | $22,121 | $0 | $0 |
| GUYETTE, MATTHEW JOHN (D)
Lost in primary | N | $0 | 7/15/14 | $7,108 | $7,108 | $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Committee registration changes and filings superseded by amended reports are excluded.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1003961 Monthly/quarterly report | FRIENDS OF JOHN BOEHNER | 1/1/15 - 3/31/15 | $2,522,722 | $1,461,913 | $2,354,025 |
| 1003785 Monthly/quarterly report | COMMITTEE TO ELECT JD WINTEREGG | 1/1/15 - 3/31/15 | $5,311 | $3,500 | $2,514 |
| 998193 Monthly/quarterly report (AMENDED) | FRIENDS OF JOHN BOEHNER | 11/25/14 - 12/31/14 | $231,023 | $29,368 | $1,293,215 |
| 1007519 Monthly/quarterly report (AMENDED) | COMMITTEE TO ELECT JD WINTEREGG | 10/1/14 - 12/31/14 | $0 | $20 | $-20 |
| 982771 Monthly/quarterly report (TERMINATION REPORT) | POETTER FOR CONGRESS | 11/25/14 - 12/31/14 | $0 | $237 | $1,280 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEIU COPE (SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION) | BOEHNER, JOHN A. | Oppose |
Chambers Lopez Strategies - Arlington, VA | $11,313 | 2014-09-03 | Payment for TV Advertising Production As Disclosed on 7/17 48-HR Notice and 8/20 Report |
| SEIU COPE (SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION) | BOEHNER, JOHN A. | Oppose |
Chambers Lopez Strategies - Arlington, VA | $36,567 | 2014-07-09 | Television Advertising Buy |
| SEIU COPE (SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION) | BOEHNER, JOHN A. | Oppose |
Chambers Lopez Strategies - Arlington, VA | $10,804 | 2014-07-09 | Estimated Cost: Television Ad Production |
| FREEDOM VOTE | BOEHNER, JOHN A. | Support |
JSN Associates - Dayton, OH | $7,687 | 2014-05-05 | Canvassers and consulting |
| FREEDOM VOTE | BOEHNER, JOHN A. | Support |
FLS Connect - St. Paul, MN | $1,135 | 2014-05-04 | Robocalls |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE TEA PARTY LEADERSHIP FUND | BOEHNER, JOHN A. (R) | Y | US Rep. (OH-08) | Oppose |
$278,585 |
| FREEDOM VOTE | BOEHNER, JOHN A. (R) | Y | US Rep. (OH-08) | Support |
$174,608 |
| THE TEA PARTY LEADERSHIP FUND | WINTEREGG, J D (R) | N | US Rep. (OH-08) | Support |
$72,592 |
| SEIU COPE (SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION) | BOEHNER, JOHN A. (R) | Y | US Rep. (OH-08) | Oppose |
$58,685 |
