What Did Your Congressman's Seat Cost?

Rep. Tom McClintock resumed office to the 4th congressional district seat in January 2013, representing Roseville.

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, McClintock raised $1,191,743 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.