Hartzler pulls in $262k for re-election in first quarter of 2011

First term Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler's (R) campaign fundraising in the first quarter of 2011 was well above average among first term Republicans in the U.S. House.

In total, Hartzler raised $262,099 between Jan. 1 and Mar. 31, according to finance reports filed with the Federal Election Commission last week. An analysis by The Washington Post shows that freshman Republicans in the House raised an average of just $176,000 over the same period, indicating that Hartzler is firmly positioning herself to overcome a Democratic challenge in 2012 and a potential Republican primary.

Hartlzer's total receipts included $19,700 in transfers from other campaign committees,  $113,900 from political action committees, and $126,900 from individuals.

Notable contributors include ACRE ($6k) Boeing PAC ($6k), Every Republican is Crucial PAC ($5k), Exxon PAC ($5k), Honeywell PAC ($5.5k), National Auto Dealers PAC ($5k), Rolls-Royce PAC ($2.5k), Terry Dunn, CEO of JE Dunn ($2.5k), Rudy Farber ($2.5k), Joan Langenberg, Author for the Missouri Eagle Forum ($2.5k), Glenn & Cindy Larson of the Larson Group ($19.2k), William Moore of Continental Coal ($2.5k), Edwin & Phoebe Rice of Ozark Coca-Cola ($9.6k), Craig Schnucks, President of Shnucks Market ($2.5k), and Deborah and Thomas Ward of Russell Stover ($20k).

Hartzler expended $90,000 during the period including the following major expenses:

• $20k - Thompson Communications for ad buys
• $20k - Nathan Adams of Nixa, MO for contingency fee
• $15k - Signature Advantage for fundraising/consulting
• $12k - Steve Walsh of Jefferson City, MO for contingency fee
• $7.5k - The Bespoke Group for FEC compliance
• $4.2k - Aristotle Campaign Manager software license
• $2.5k - Samantha Hill of Holden, MO for campaign operations and consulting

 Hartzler's full report is available from the FEC here.

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