Tomorrow in Massachusetts, voters will go to the polls to choose between Representatives Ed Markey and Stephen Lynch as the Democratic candidate for the Senate seat formerly held by Secretary of State John Kerry.
Data: MapLight analysis of campaign contributions from top-ten interest groups and organizations to the campaigns of House Representatives Lynch and Merkley between Jan. 1, 2011 and Dec. 31, 2012.
Total Campaign Contributions Received by Stephen Lynch: $685,073
Top 10 Interests Funding:
Top 10 Organizations Funding:
| Organization | Contributions |
|---|---|
| American Postal Workers Union | $20,000 |
| Ironworkers Union | $20,000 |
| National Rural Letter Carriers Association | $20,000 |
| National Postal Mail Handlers Union | $20,000 |
| National Association of Postal Supervisors | $20,000 |
| International Association of Fire Fighters | $15,000 |
| Edwards Wildman Palmer | $10,000 |
| Machinistsaerospace Workers Union | $10,000 |
| Plumberspipefitters Union | $10,000 |
| Operating Engineers Union | $10,000 |
Total Campaign Contributions Received by Ed Markey: $903,012
Top 10 Interests Funding:
Top 10 Organizations Funding:
| Organization | Contributions |
|---|---|
| Wilmerhale Llp | $19,000 |
| Dla Piper | $16,500 |
| Fresenius Medical Care North America | $12,400 |
| Enernoc Incorporated | $11,750 |
| Cassidy and Association | $11,300 |
| Holcim United States | $10,500 |
| Partners Healthcare | $10,500 |
| National Cable and Telecommunications Association | $10,000 |
| National Beer Wholesalers Association | $10,000 |
| Laborers Union | $10,000 |
Methodology: Contributions above are for the last two years of available data, Jan 1, 2011 - Dec 31, 2012. Contributions from political parties and from other candidates are not included in the "Top 10" lists. Contributions source: OpenSecret.org
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