Howard L. Berman
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
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CA – District 28
Democratic
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Service: 1983-2013
Election Cycle
Overview – 2008
Total Raised
$1,191,009
Total Spent
$1,287,903
Cash on Hand
$310,255
Individual Contributions
$683,495
PAC + Party Money
$471,320
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2008
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $685,325 | 57.5% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $-1,830 | -0.2% |
| PACs & Party | $471,320 | 39.6% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $36,194 | 3.0% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | SESTAK FOR CONGRESS | $6,000 |
| #2 | PAUL HODES FOR CONGRESS | $4,000 |
| #3 | KAGEN 4 CONGRESS | $4,000 |
| #4 | SWETT FOR SENATE EXPLORATORY | $4,000 |
| #5 | MCNERNEY FOR CONGRESS | $4,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | A***** I. | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $4,600 |
| #2 | Z***** S. | LOS ANGELES, CA | $4,600 |
| #3 | W********* J. | ENCINO, CA | $4,600 |
| #4 | N******* H. | MALIBU, CA | $4,600 |
| #5 | N******* B. | MALIBU, CA | $4,600 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Beverly Hilton Hotel | $97,448 |
| #2 | Bankcard Center | $82,326 |
| #3 | Charlotte Dobbs & Co. | $82,205 |
| #4 | Berman & D'Agostino Campaigns | $80,000 |
| #5 | Lafave, Lori B. | $42,245 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | N/A/Homemaker | $49,300 |
| #2 | N/A/Info | $9,300 |
| #3 | K-Swiss | $9,200 |
| #4 | Gang Tyre Ramer Et Al/Attorney | $9,100 |
| #5 | Warner Bros. | $7,000 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | CA | $536,350 | 418 | 78.5% |
| #2 | NY | $47,900 | 45 | 7.0% |
| #3 | FL | $27,900 | 24 | 4.1% |
| #4 | DC | $19,425 | 18 | 2.8% |
| #5 | VA | $13,550 | 17 | 2.0% |
| #6 | MD | $12,250 | 14 | 1.8% |
| #7 | TN | $6,800 | 12 | 1.0% |
| #8 | NJ | $5,000 | 4 | 0.7% |
| #9 | VI | $4,600 | 2 | 0.7% |
| #10 | IL | $3,300 | 2 | 0.5% |
| #11 | CT | $1,250 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #12 | WA | $1,250 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #13 | MA | $1,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #14 | TX | $1,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #15 | WI | $1,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #16 | NV | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #17 | CO | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
