Gary L. Ackerman
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
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NY – District 5
Democratic
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Service: 1983-2013
Election Cycle
Overview – 2008
Total Raised
$1,313,445
Total Spent
$988,779
Cash on Hand
$1,164,086
Individual Contributions
$907,834
PAC + Party Money
$372,301
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2008
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $914,092 | 69.6% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $-6,258 | -0.5% |
| PACs & Party | $372,301 | 28.3% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $33,311 | 2.5% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | HILLARY CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT | $4,000 |
| #2 | JOHN HALL FOR CONGRESS | $4,000 |
| #3 | KAGEN 4 CONGRESS | $4,000 |
| #4 | SWETT FOR SENATE EXPLORATORY | $4,000 |
| #5 | CAZAYOUX FOR CONGRESS | $4,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | K********** D. | MANHASSET, NY | $9,200 |
| #2 | B***** A. | POTOMAC, MD | $9,200 |
| #3 | C********* J. | MIDDLE VILLAGE, NY | $9,200 |
| #4 | M**** J. | NEW YORK, NY | $8,000 |
| #5 | H***** T. | FLUSHING, NY | $7,400 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | American Express | $85,767 |
| #2 | Ben'S Best Restaurant | $67,741 |
| #3 | Silverberg & Associates | $67,500 |
| #4 | North Bay | $52,953 |
| #5 | United States Treasury | $41,364 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Retired | $39,100 |
| #2 | Technetek | $20,100 |
| #3 | William Morris Agency | $12,500 |
| #4 | Castagna Realty | $12,300 |
| #5 | Muss Development Co. | $10,000 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | NY | $633,360 | 519 | 69.3% |
| #2 | CA | $59,950 | 59 | 6.6% |
| #3 | VA | $52,900 | 45 | 5.8% |
| #4 | MD | $47,200 | 29 | 5.2% |
| #5 | NJ | $32,750 | 32 | 3.6% |
| #6 | DC | $21,200 | 27 | 2.3% |
| #7 | CT | $20,732 | 18 | 2.3% |
| #8 | NV | $13,200 | 7 | 1.4% |
| #9 | FL | $9,500 | 6 | 1.0% |
| #10 | WI | $7,600 | 4 | 0.8% |
| #11 | PA | $5,350 | 4 | 0.6% |
| #12 | IL | $2,300 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #13 | SD | $2,300 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #14 | AZ | $1,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #15 | NC | $1,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #16 | MI | $1,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #17 | MA | $1,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #18 | WV | $1,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #19 | TX | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #20 | UT | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
