Oregon District 02 2020 Race
Geography Data
In State Contributions vs. Out of State Contributions
| Candidate | In State | Out of State | No State Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Bentz (R) | $761,672 (86.7%) | $117,321 (13.3%) | $0 |
| Alex Spenser (D) | $2,788 (82.0%) | $613 (18.0%) | $0 |
HOW TO READ THIS TABLE: Candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives typically get the majority of their campaign dollars from donors within their home state. + Read more
Senate candidates show a variety of patterns, depending on the size of the state and the wealth of its economic base. Candidates in states like New York, California and Texas may get most of their money from their constituents, while those in the most sparsely populated states may get nearly all their money from out of state.
As a general rule, incumbents get more out-of-state money than challengers, a reflection of their status as members of Congress and the wider circles in which they travel. Challengers and newcomers are rarely well known outside their state, so their ability to raise funds beyond their district is more limited.
"No State Data" means that there was no state listed on contribution report.
METHODOLOGY: The numbers on this page are calculated from contributions from individuals, as reported to the Federal Election Commission. PAC dollars are not included.
In District Contributions vs. Out of District Contributions
| Candidate | In District | Out of District | No District Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Bentz (R) | $465,435 (53.0%) | $354,375 (40.3%) | $59,183 (6.7%) |
| Alex Spenser (D) | $990 (29.1%) | $1,531 (45.0%) | $880 (25.9%) |
HOW TO READ THIS TABLE: The amount of money a candidate receives from his or her own district can vary wildly. + Read more
For example, whether or not a contributor is from inside a candidate's district can shift with redistricting. Also, some candidates representing districts near, but not including, major sources of campaign money (like San Francisco, New York and Washington, D.C.), may receive much of their support from outside their own district.
We used street address information provided by the campaigns to determine whether a contribution came from inside or outside of a candidate's district at the time the money was given. In some cases, a zip code corresponds perfectly to a single district, and when this was the case we calculated these contributions as coming from within the district even if no street address was provided.
"No District" means that there was no street address information listed on contribution report. This money is shown, but not included in percent calculations.
METHODOLOGY: The numbers on this page are calculated from contributions of more than $200 from individuals, as reported to the Federal Election Commission. PAC dollars are not included.
Top Metro Areas
Cliff Bentz (R)
| Metro Area | Total |
|---|---|
| PORTLAND-VANCOUVER, OR-WA | $145,757 |
| MEDFORD-ASHLAND | $51,980 |
| EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD | $28,915 |
| SALEM | $22,650 |
| BOISE CITY | $21,605 |
Alex Spenser (D)
| Metro Area | Total |
|---|---|
| PORTLAND-VANCOUVER, OR-WA | $1,198 |
| CORVALLIS | $200 |
| ANCHORAGE | $200 |
| MEDFORD-ASHLAND | $165 |
| SEATTLE-BELLEVUE-EVERETT | $86 |
HOW TO READ METRO AREA TABLES: The search for campaign cash makes "dialing for dollars" one of the most time-intensive parts of any political campaign. Where do all those well-heeled donors live? For most candidates, the richest source of large individual contributions will be the most populous metro areas within their state or district. Many incumbents also draw significant sums from the nation's capital. Senators and other high-profile incumbents may draw from the Big Three sources of campaign cash nationally: New York City, Washington, DC and Los Angeles.
Top Zip Codes
Cliff Bentz (R)
| Zip Code | Total |
|---|---|
| 97914 (Ontario, OR) | $72,934 |
| 97914 (Ontario, OR) | $72,934 |
| 97703 (BEND, OR) | $32,910 |
| 97703 (BEND, OR) | $32,910 |
| 97720 (BURNS, OR) | $30,300 |
| 97720 (BURNS, OR) | $30,300 |
| 97824 (COVE, OR) | $20,600 |
| 97824 (COVE, OR) | $20,600 |
| 97504 (Medford, OR) | $20,370 |
| 97504 (Medford, OR) | $20,370 |
| 97904 (DREWSEY, OR) | $18,875 |
| 97904 (DREWSEY, OR) | $18,875 |
| 97633 (MERRILL, OR) | $16,000 |
| 97633 (MERRILL, OR) | $16,000 |
| 97470 (ROSEBURG, OR) | $15,600 |
| 97470 (ROSEBURG, OR) | $15,600 |
| 97913 (Nyssa, OR) | $15,100 |
| 97913 (Nyssa, OR) | $15,100 |
| 97741 (MADRAS, OR) | $14,581 |
| 97741 (MADRAS, OR) | $14,581 |
Alex Spenser (D)
| Zip Code | Total |
|---|---|
| 97222 (Portland, OR) | $500 |
| 97222 (Portland, OR) | $500 |
| 97031 (Hood River, OR) | $285 |
| 97031 (Hood River, OR) | $285 |
| 97703 (BEND, OR) | $260 |
| 97703 (BEND, OR) | $260 |
| 97330 (Corvallis, OR) | $200 |
| 97814 (Baker City, OR) | $200 |
| 99502 (Anchorage, AK) | $200 |
| 97330 (Corvallis, OR) | $200 |
| 97814 (Baker City, OR) | $200 |
| 99502 (Anchorage, AK) | $200 |
| 97206 (Portland, OR) | $120 |
| 97206 (Portland, OR) | $120 |
| 97838 (HERMISTON, OR) | $110 |
| 97838 (HERMISTON, OR) | $110 |
| 97540 (Talent, OR) | $105 |
| 97540 (Talent, OR) | $105 |
| 97201 (Portland, OR) | $100 |
| 97213 (Portland, OR) | $100 |
| 97217 (Portland, OR) | $100 |
| 97201 (Portland, OR) | $100 |
| 97213 (Portland, OR) | $100 |
| 97217 (Portland, OR) | $100 |
HOW TO READ ZIP CODE TABLES: The search for campaign cash makes "dialing for dollars" one of the most time-intensive parts of any political campaign. Where do all those well-heeled donors live? For most candidates, the richest source of large individual contributions will be the most populous metro areas within their state or district. Many incumbents also draw significant sums from the nation's capital. Senators and other high-profile incumbents may draw from the Big Three sources of campaign cash nationally: New York City, Washington, DC and Los Angeles.
METHODOLOGY: The numbers on this page are calculated from contributions from individuals, as reported to the Federal Election Commission. PAC dollars are not included.
NOTE: All the numbers on this page are for the 2019-2020 House election cycle and based on Federal Election Commission data available electronically on March 22, 2021. ("Help! The numbers don't add up...")
WHY DON'T THE NUMBERS ADD UP?
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There is also a time lag in posting the information. While summary numbers are reported almost immediately by the FEC -- and listed quickly on OpenSecrets -- processing and analyzing the detailed records takes much longer. For that reason, summary numbers are usually higher (and more current) than the numbers based on detailed records.
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