Max Baucus
Former Senator
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Senator
•
MT
Democratic
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Service: 1975-2014
Election Cycle
Overview – 2008
Total Raised
$8,433,751
Total Spent
$8,164,703
Cash on Hand
$2,316,990
Individual Contributions
$4,442,173
PAC + Party Money
$3,262,441
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2008
Leadership & Fundraising Committees
| Committee | Type |
|---|---|
| BIG SKY SENATE 2008 | Other Nonconnected PAC |
| MONTANA VICTORY 2008 | Qualified Nonconnected PAC |
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $5,010,595 | 59.4% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $-568,422 | -6.7% |
| PACs & Party | $3,262,441 | 38.7% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $729,137 | 8.6% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | FRIENDS OF MAX BAUCUS | $49,946 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | W********** P. | MISSOULA, MT | $33,100 |
| #2 | P****** D. | LOS ALTOS HILLS, CA | $33,100 |
| #3 | J******** N. | PALO ALTO, CA | $33,100 |
| #4 | J******** R. | PALO ALTO, CA | $33,100 |
| #5 | W********** D. | MISSOULA, MT | $32,800 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Gmmb | $2,349,683 |
| #2 | American Express | $726,827 |
| #3 | Paychex | $702,242 |
| #4 | Mack/Crounse Group, Llc | $205,489 |
| #5 | Fleischmann, James Mr | $183,325 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Homemaker | $323,729 |
| #2 | Self | $220,445 |
| #3 | Retired | $115,619 |
| #4 | Self-Employed | $65,323 |
| #5 | National Biofuels | $44,000 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | CA | $832,838 | 600 | 16.7% |
| #2 | NY | $811,222 | 495 | 16.2% |
| #3 | MT | $612,518 | 943 | 12.3% |
| #4 | VA | $270,596 | 307 | 5.4% |
| #5 | DC | $245,494 | 278 | 4.9% |
| #6 | TX | $223,564 | 208 | 4.5% |
| #7 | CT | $169,040 | 146 | 3.4% |
| #8 | MD | $150,850 | 177 | 3.0% |
| #9 | IL | $150,150 | 122 | 3.0% |
| #10 | NJ | $146,200 | 142 | 2.9% |
| #11 | CO | $123,960 | 93 | 2.5% |
| #12 | WA | $123,520 | 148 | 2.5% |
| #13 | NV | $113,200 | 64 | 2.3% |
| #14 | FL | $112,365 | 110 | 2.2% |
| #15 | PA | $106,665 | 104 | 2.1% |
| #16 | MA | $100,250 | 92 | 2.0% |
| #17 | MI | $91,300 | 75 | 1.8% |
| #18 | OR | $42,400 | 39 | 0.8% |
| #19 | MO | $39,400 | 38 | 0.8% |
| #20 | GA | $39,225 | 53 | 0.8% |
| #21 | MN | $36,600 | 37 | 0.7% |
| #22 | UT | $36,200 | 18 | 0.7% |
| #23 | KS | $34,300 | 21 | 0.7% |
| #24 | AZ | $31,900 | 25 | 0.6% |
| #25 | ID | $29,400 | 17 | 0.6% |
| #26 | KY | $28,400 | 29 | 0.6% |
| #27 | IN | $22,325 | 27 | 0.4% |
| #28 | IA | $21,750 | 14 | 0.4% |
| #29 | SC | $21,660 | 14 | 0.4% |
| #30 | AL | $21,600 | 16 | 0.4% |
| #31 | SD | $21,450 | 6 | 0.4% |
| #32 | WI | $18,500 | 20 | 0.4% |
| #33 | NC | $17,250 | 21 | 0.3% |
| #34 | OH | $16,393 | 16 | 0.3% |
| #35 | AR | $14,250 | 13 | 0.3% |
| #36 | TN | $14,250 | 25 | 0.3% |
| #37 | LA | $13,350 | 15 | 0.3% |
| #38 | WY | $12,700 | 11 | 0.3% |
| #39 | RI | $12,500 | 8 | 0.3% |
| #40 | NM | $11,200 | 3 | 0.2% |
| #41 | OK | $8,050 | 8 | 0.2% |
| #42 | ZZ | $6,900 | 3 | 0.1% |
| #43 | WV | $6,900 | 6 | 0.1% |
| #44 | NH | $6,250 | 6 | 0.1% |
| #45 | NE | $6,000 | 7 | 0.1% |
| #46 | MS | $5,810 | 6 | 0.1% |
| #47 | ME | $4,750 | 5 | 0.1% |
| #48 | VI | $4,400 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #49 | VT | $3,450 | 6 | 0.1% |
| #50 | PR | $2,250 | 3 | 0.0% |
| #51 | AK | $1,000 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #52 | ND | $1,000 | 3 | 0.0% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
