Campaign Finance
2020 Cycle
Ben Sasse
Receipts, cash on hand, outside support, and spending for the selected election cycle.
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At a Glance
Total Receipts
$4,530,024.67
Money raised during the selected cycle.
Total Disbursements
$3,757,823.15
Money spent during the selected cycle.
Cash on Hand
$2,133,258.95
Cash on hand at the close of the reporting period.
Debt Owed
$0.00
Outstanding campaign debt.
Funding Mix
| Source | Note | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals | Itemized and unitemized individual contributions | $2,405,198.65 |
| PACs / other committees | Committee-origin contributions | $1,575,850.00 |
| Party committees | Party committee support | $0.00 |
| Candidate self-funding | Candidate contributions | $0.00 |
| Transfers from authorized committees | Transfers from other authorized committees | $547,953.14 |
| Loans | Candidate and other loans | $0.00 |
Candidate Filings
| Candidate | FEC ID | Status | Office | Receipts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SASSE, BENJAMIN E REP | S4NE00090 | C | S NE 00 | $4,530,024.67 |
Campaign Committees
| Committee | ID | Type | Connected Org | Treasurer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEN SASSE FOR U.S. SENATE, INC. LINCOLN, NE | C00547976 | S P | SASSE LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE | RALLS, STEVE |
| FRIENDS OF BEN SASSE HOUSTON, TX | C00705707 | S A | WILLIAMSON, LES |
Top PAC and Committee Supporters
| Supporter | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WINRED C00694323 | 116 transactions | V U | $10,595.00 |
| ALAMO PAC C00387464 | 2 transactions | Q D | $10,000.00 |
| AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION PAC (BANKPAC) C00004275 | 3 transactions | Q B | $10,000.00 |
| AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE C00077321 | 4 transactions | Q B | $10,000.00 |
| ARKANSAS FOR LEADERSHIP POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ARKPAC) C00413948 | 2 transactions | Q D | $10,000.00 |
| ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ABC PAC) C00010421 | 2 transactions | Q B | $10,000.00 |
| AUTOMOTIVE FREE INTERNATIONAL TRADE PAC C00250399 | 2 transactions | W U | $10,000.00 |
| BADLANDS PAC C00543207 | 2 transactions | Q U | $10,000.00 |
| BBVA USA BANCSHARES, INC. PAC C00142596 | 2 transactions | Q B | $10,000.00 |
| BLUEGRASS COMMITTEE C00235655 | 2 transactions | Q D | $10,000.00 |
| CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE C00426775 | 2 transactions | Q B | $10,000.00 |
| CITIZENS FOR PROSPERITY IN AMERICA TODAY PAC C00491654 | 2 transactions | Q D | $10,000.00 |
| COMCAST CORPORATION & NBCUNIVERSAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE - FEDERAL C00248716 | 2 transactions | Q B | $10,000.00 |
| CONTINUING AMERICA'S STRENGTH AND SECURITY PAC C00480228 | 2 transactions | Q D | $10,000.00 |
| DEFEND AMERICA PAC C00325993 | 2 transactions | Q D | $10,000.00 |
Itemized Receipts by State
| State | Transactions | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NE | 720 | $368,761.00 |
| NY | 146 | $279,050.00 |
| CA | 193 | $201,595.00 |
| TX | 130 | $115,795.00 |
| FL | 99 | $98,692.00 |
| VA | 130 | $82,476.00 |
| MI | 67 | $80,987.00 |
| DC | 86 | $72,650.00 |
| MO | 36 | $67,350.00 |
| WA | 54 | $66,300.00 |
| NJ | 46 | $66,000.00 |
| AZ | 57 | $56,975.00 |
| CO | 29 | $47,420.00 |
| IL | 35 | $38,200.00 |
| PA | 30 | $33,950.00 |
Spending by Purpose
| Purpose | Transactions | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MEDIA PRODUCTION 004 Advertising Expenses | 13 | $639,665.92 |
| MEDIA BUY 004 Advertising Expenses | 4 | $327,925.00 |
| CREDIT CARD PAYMENT: SEE BELOW | 43 | $315,012.87 |
| DIRECT MAIL 003 Solicitation and Fundraising Expenses | 19 | $276,337.25 |
| PAYROLL: SEE BELOW 001 Administrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses | 14 | $274,511.10 |
| TRANSFER OF EXCESS FUNDS 001 Administrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses | 7 | $263,700.00 |
| MEDIA CALLS 004 Advertising Expenses | 2 | $230,000.00 |
| FUNDRAISING COMMISSION 003 Solicitation and Fundraising Expenses | 14 | $171,530.70 |
| PAYMENT: SEE BELOW 003 Solicitation and Fundraising Expenses | 20 | $154,130.94 |
| MEDIA ADVERTISING AND MANAGEMENT 004 Advertising Expenses | 2 | $131,757.00 |
| DIGITAL MEDIA 004 Advertising Expenses | 18 | $115,089.72 |
| POLLING 005 Polling Expenses | 2 | $72,970.00 |
| ACCOUNTING SERVICES 001 Administrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses | 19 | $72,450.00 |
| FUNDRAISING RETAINER 003 Solicitation and Fundraising Expenses | 15 | $55,968.62 |
| CAMPAIGN RV LEASE 002 Travel Expenses | 13 | $44,460.00 |
Top Vendors
| Vendor | Transactions | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FLEXPOINT MEDIA ARLINGTON, VA | 9 | $585,052.00 |
| ADP, INC. AUGUSTA, GA | 53 | $343,381.54 |
| AMERICAN EXPRESS NEWARK, NJ | 48 | $329,130.56 |
| ADVICTORY LLC GRAND RAPIDS, MI | 4 | $267,757.00 |
| NEBRASKA REPUBLICAN PARTY LINCOLN, NE | 11 | $267,200.00 |
| VICTORY PHONES GRAND RAPIDS, MI | 2 | $230,000.00 |
| LVH CONSULTING ALEXANDRIA, VA | 18 | $181,876.24 |
| STRATEGIC PERCEPTION, INC. HOLLYWOOD, CA | 5 | $146,538.92 |
| ADVICTORY GRAND RAPIDS, MI | 3 | $141,000.00 |
| IMGE LLC ALEXANDRIA, VA | 17 | $113,695.72 |
| STORYTELLERS GALLATIN, TN | 3 | $104,836.40 |
| JBEST & CO OMAHA, NE | 20 | $94,777.12 |
| RIZZO DUKES GROUP RICHMOND, VA | 5 | $88,433.50 |
| SOUTHWEST PUBLISHING & MAILING TOPEKA, KS | 3 | $79,625.02 |
| THE TARRANCE GROUP ALEXANDRIA, VA | 2 | $72,970.00 |
Data on this page is shown for the selected election cycle.
Detail tables are built from official FEC records and appear when record coverage is strong enough for publication. Methodology.