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Top fourth-quarter campaign contribution recipients
| Campaign Committee | Candidate | Amount | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Crapo for US Senate | Michael D. Crapo | $247,309 | Boise, ID |
| Bryan Smith for Idaho Inc. | Bryan Smith | $213,729 | Idaho Falls, ID |
| Simpson for Congress | Michael Keith Simpson | $98,574 | Blackfoot, ID |
| Cleveland for Senate Committee | Scott Oh Cleveland | $25,260 | Eagle, ID |
| Russ Fulcher for Idaho | Russell Fulcher | $20,550 | Meridian, ID |
| Jim Risch for U.S. Senate Committee | James E. Risch | $10,425 | Boise, ID |
| Trotter for United States Senate | James Scott Trotter | $5,500 | Lewiston, ID |
| Malek for Congress | Lucas Todd Malek | $300 | Coeur D'alene, ID |
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