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Robert Mercer

11 dated events on the record · 3 primary-source · 0 contradictions · 2010–2026

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2026-06-15 Transactions SECONDARY FEC records demonstrate at least three geographically and occupationally distinct Robert Mercers active in political donations: the Renaissance Technologies executive (East Setauket, NY), a Walmart retail worker…
2026-06-15 Transactions SECONDARY FEC records show at least three distinct Robert Mercers active in political donations: the Renaissance Technologies executive in East Setauket, NY ($5,000 to MARLIN PAC), a Walmart employee in Kamiah, ID ($50 to…
2026-06-15 Transactions SECONDARY The recurring $100 ActBlue donations attributed to Robert Mercer in investigative reports actually originate from an unemployed individual in San Leandro, CA, not the billionaire Renaissance Technologies executive…
2026-02-22 Transactions PRIMARY MERCER, ROBERT C. of SAN LEANDRO, CA (employer: NOT EMPLOYED, occupation: NOT EMPLOYED) made a campaign contribution of $100 to ACTBLUE on 2026-02-22. FEC transaction ID: SA11AI_779064668.
2026-02-17 Transactions INFERENTIAL FEC records confirm an unemployed Robert C. Mercer in San Leandro, CA made three political donations totaling $300 within 5 days (February 17-22, 2026), creating a documented case study for potential straw donor…
2026-02-17 Transactions PRIMARY MERCER, ROBERT of KAMIAH, ID (employer: WALMART, occupation: RETAIL) made a campaign contribution of $50 to ACTBLUE on 2026-02-17. FEC transaction ID: SA11AI_777721607.
2026-02-17 Transactions INFERENTIAL FEC records show an unemployed Robert C. Mercer in San Leandro, CA made $300 in political donations within 5 days, suggesting either unreported income sources or potential straw donor activity warranting further…
2026-02-17 Transactions SECONDARY The San Leandro Robert C. Mercer's donation pattern (two $100 donations on same day, followed by another $100 five days later) suggests either coordination or automated recurring payment systems that warrant…
2016-01-01 Transactions PRIMARY Robert Mercer poured $11 million into a super PAC network that supported Cruz's 2016 effort
2013-03-11 Other facts SECONDARY Robert Mercer filed filing with the SEC on 2013-03-11. Accession number: N/A.
2010-06-15 Transactions INFERENTIAL Robert Mercer's SEC filing activity in 2010 predates his widely documented political investments by approximately 4-6 years, suggesting a transition from traditional securities markets to political technology investments