MPN Analysis: Donnelly's first campaign report

Eight weeks ago the Democratic field for attorney general grew to include Rep. Margaret Donnelly. Donnelly’s first campaign report shows support from a wide range of contributors in the St. Louis area as she amassed $233,000 in contributions during the third quarter according to figures released today from the Missouri Ethics Commission.

"I am honored and excited about the support I have received from all across the state," Donnelly said in a YouTube statement today.

But an MPN analysis of Donnelly's in-state campaign contributions in the last quarter over $100 show strong financial support for Donnelly only in St. Louis, the base of 95 percent of her contributions amounting to $198,000. The next highest ranked region was central Missouri, which accounted for just 2 percent of the total contributions. Donnelly received no support this quarter from the northwest region of the state and one percent or less in the Northeast, Southeast, Southwest and Kansas City areas.

The $100 mark is the point at which candidates are required to include names and addresses for contributors on disclosure reports submitted to the Ethics Commission.

With regards to professions and business relationships of contributors, at least 36 percent of Donnelly's total contributions originated in legally-related firms or individuals, amounting to $78,206. Nearly $16,000, about 7 percent, came from medically-related professions and another $10,000 from consultants.

Donnelly also loaned herself $70,000 for the race this quarter.

Contribution figures in the map above represent regional totals based on addresses provided to the Ethics Commission. Percentages are total regional contributions divided by total in state contributions.

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