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Women In November
Texas Committee
$113,201Cash on Hand
$169,285Total Contributions
$134,949Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $50,000.00 | Lillie Robertson |
| $23,544.00 | Harris County Democratic Party-2012 Coalition fund State |
| $20,000.00 | Susan C Young |
| $10,000.00 | Harris County Democratic Party (P) |
| $10,000.00 | New Approach PAC Federal |
| $5,000.00 | Barbara L Thompson |
| $5,000.00 | Joan Richardson |
| $3,800.00 | River Oaks Area Democratic Women |
| $3,000.00 | Ready to Work PAC |
| $2,500.00 | Diana Strassman |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $111,260.58 | Johnston Campaigns |
| $21,000.00 | Highlander Political Strategies LLC |
| $2,500.00 | Aceves Communications LLC |
| $131.98 | HEB Grocery Company LP |
| $56.50 | Chase Bank Visa |
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