Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2000
Elections for the Pennsylvania's House of Representatives consisted of a primary election date on April 4, 2000, and a general election on November 7, 2000. All 203 seats were up for election.
Campaign contributions
This chart shows how many candidates ran for state house in Pennsylvania in past years and the cumulative amount of campaign spending in state house races, including spending in both primary and general election contests. All figures come from Follow The Money.[1]
| Year | Number of candidates | Total contributions |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 410 | $33,351,949 |
| 2010 | 444 | $36,502,678 |
| 2008 | 403 | $45,787,518 |
| 2006 | 531 | $50,730,125 |
| 2004 | 391 | $32,641,151 |
| 2002 | 420 | $29,793,903 |
| 2000 | 395 | $24,838,142 |
During the 2000 election, the total contributions to the 395 House candidates was $24,838,142. The top 10 contributors were:[2]
| 2000 Donors, Pennsylvania House of Representatives | |
|---|---|
| Donor | Amount |
| House Republican Campaign Cmte of Pennsylvania | $3,655,640 |
| House Democratic Campaign Cmte of Pennsylvania | $1,568,617 |
| Pennsylvania Republican Party | $608,233 |
| Pennsylvania State Education Association | $313,656 |
| Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers | $265,925 |
| Democratic Congressional Campaign Cmte | $234,500 |
| Pennsylvania Chamber of Business & Industry | $163,400 |
| National Republican Congressional Cmte | $160,000 |
| Pennsylvanians for Effective Government-Peg | $139,000 |
| Afscme Council 13 | $135,545 |
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