July 13, 2011 - The special election to replace retired Rep. Jane Harman took place on Tuesday, July 12, in which Democrat Janice Hahn, a Los Angeles councilwoman, defeated Republican Craig Huey, a small business owner.
According to a MapLight analysis, as of Tuesday, July 12, Hahn had raised just over $1.3 million dollars, with over $873,000 coming from contributions provided by individuals and $438,000 coming from PACs. Huey had raised almost $1.1 million, including over $883,000 in self-financing. The remainder of Huey's contributions are comprised of over $153,000 from individuals and just over $31,000 from PACs.
Campaign Contributions for the Special Election for California's 36th Congressional District
(does not include contributions of less than $1,000 since Jun. 22)
| Jan. 1, 2011 - July 9, 2011 | Janice Hahn (D) | Craig Huey (R) |
|---|---|---|
| From Individuals | $873,362 | $153,321 |
| From PACs | $438,000 | $31,151 |
| From Candidate (incl. loans) | $- | $883,025 |
| Total Contributions | $1,311,362 | $1,067,497 |
Campaign Finance Summary Based on Pre-Election Reports Filed June 30, 2011 (Updated July 12)
| Jan. 1, 2011 - June 22, 2011 | Janice Hahn (D) | Craig Huey (R) |
| Total Contributions Received | $1,086,462 | $145,846 |
| -- from Individuals | $790,962 | $137,321 |
| -- from PACs | $295,500 | $8,500 |
| -- from Candidate | $- | $25 |
| Total Loans from Candidate | $- | $695,000 |
| Total Receipts | $1,086,462 | $840,846 |
| Total Disbursements | $763,113 | $782,627 |
| Cash on Hand | $323,349 | $58,219 |
Methodology: A MapLight analysis of campaign contributions data from the Federal Election Commission.
