What Did Your Congressman's Seat Cost?

Rep. Gary Miller won re-election to the new 31st congressional district seat last fall, representing Redlands and Loma Linda.

But how much did his House seat cost him?

Campaigns cost money—most of the time lots of it. In terms of dollars and cents, Miller raised $1,271,829 during the 2012 election cycle, according to MapLight, a non-profit that tracks money in politics.

That figure is pretty typical: the average House member raised $1,689,580, or $2,315 a day, according to MapLight.

Are you surprised by the cost of a House seat? Tell us in the comments section below.