Joseph R. Biden Jr.
Former Senator
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Senator
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DE
Democratic
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Service: 1973-2009
Election Cycle
Overview – 2008
Total Raised
$1,453,307
Total Spent
$4,907,245
Cash on Hand
$152,376
Individual Contributions
$691,965
PAC + Party Money
$5,010
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2008
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $760,211 | 52.3% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $-68,246 | -4.7% |
| PACs & Party | $5,010 | 0.3% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $756,332 | 52.0% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | AL FRANKEN FOR SENATE | $2,300 |
| #2 | DRIEHAUS FOR CONGRESS | $2,300 |
| #3 | MARTIN FOR SENATE INC | $2,300 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | A****** D. | NEW YORK, NY | $5,300 |
| #2 | A****** M. | NEW YORK, NY | $5,100 |
| #3 | C**** E. | NEW YORK, NY | $4,600 |
| #4 | G******* A. | RANCHO PALOS VERDE, CA | $4,600 |
| #5 | K******** M. | LOS ANGELES, CA | $4,600 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Joe Slade White And Company | $521,270 |
| #2 | Mack Crounse Group | $323,374 |
| #3 | Blizzard Communications | $133,634 |
| #4 | Business Card | $123,106 |
| #5 | Payroll Management Assistance | $101,993 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Self | $63,775 |
| #2 | Self Employed | $31,550 |
| #3 | Retired | $20,950 |
| #4 | Homemaker | $13,400 |
| #5 | Not Employed | $12,250 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | NY | $218,150 | 214 | 28.8% |
| #2 | CA | $122,690 | 150 | 16.2% |
| #3 | DE | $91,320 | 252 | 12.0% |
| #4 | IL | $79,901 | 88 | 10.5% |
| #5 | MA | $38,600 | 40 | 5.1% |
| #6 | PA | $34,700 | 53 | 4.6% |
| #7 | NJ | $33,350 | 33 | 4.4% |
| #8 | MD | $28,750 | 25 | 3.8% |
| #9 | FL | $18,250 | 16 | 2.4% |
| #10 | CT | $17,400 | 20 | 2.3% |
| #11 | TX | $16,300 | 17 | 2.2% |
| #12 | DC | $8,200 | 13 | 1.1% |
| #13 | VA | $6,800 | 7 | 0.9% |
| #14 | MI | $5,500 | 7 | 0.7% |
| #15 | KY | $4,000 | 3 | 0.5% |
| #16 | AZ | $3,300 | 2 | 0.4% |
| #17 | CO | $2,800 | 3 | 0.4% |
| #18 | NV | $2,550 | 2 | 0.3% |
| #19 | WA | $2,500 | 2 | 0.3% |
| #20 | WI | $2,400 | 2 | 0.3% |
| #21 | MS | $2,300 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #22 | OH | $2,250 | 3 | 0.3% |
| #23 | LA | $2,250 | 2 | 0.3% |
| #24 | MO | $2,100 | 5 | 0.3% |
| #25 | WV | $2,000 | 2 | 0.3% |
| #26 | AR | $2,000 | 2 | 0.3% |
| #27 | SC | $1,850 | 3 | 0.2% |
| #28 | KS | $1,400 | 3 | 0.2% |
| #29 | IA | $1,400 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #30 | IN | $900 | 3 | 0.1% |
| #31 | NC | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #32 | RI | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #33 | GA | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #34 | NH | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #35 | NM | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
