Sherrod Brown
Former Senator
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Senator
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OH
Democratic
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Service: 1993-2025
Election Cycle
Overview – 2012
Total Raised
$20,945,196
Total Spent
$21,914,316
Cash on Hand
$551,089
Individual Contributions
$17,816,108
PAC + Party Money
$2,166,680
Self-Funding
$335
Coverage Through
December 31, 2012
Leadership & Fundraising Committees
| Committee | Type |
|---|---|
| CSB VICTORY | Other (S/J) |
| OHIO GRASSROOTS VICTORY FUND | Other Nonconnected PAC |
| OHIO SENATE 2012 | Other Nonconnected PAC |
| RHODE ISLAND/OHIO VICTORY FUND | Other (S/J) |
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $12,380,439 | 59.1% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $5,435,669 | 26.0% |
| PACs & Party | $2,166,680 | 10.3% |
| Self-Funding | $335 | 0.0% |
| Other | $962,073 | 4.6% |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | M***** A. | COS COB, CT | $37,500 |
| #2 | R**** W. | BEACHWOOD, OH | $30,800 |
| #3 | R**** L. | BEACHWOOD, OH | $30,800 |
| #4 | A****** E. | ANAHEIM, CA | $30,000 |
| #5 | E******* A. | CORONA DEL MAR, CA | $30,000 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Shorr Johnson Magnus | $17,162,296 |
| #2 | Well & Lighthouse, Llc | $2,547,249 |
| #3 | Paychex, Inc. | $2,170,846 |
| #4 | Nexusdirect | $991,777 |
| #5 | Well & Lighthouse Llc | $877,182 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Not Employed | $2,398,144 |
| #2 | Self Employed | $814,772 |
| #3 | Self-Employed | $260,136 |
| #4 | Self | $170,262 |
| #5 | Not Employed/Retired | $128,063 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | OH | $6,388,213 | 7,236 | 58.9% |
| #2 | CA | $1,023,046 | 1,103 | 9.4% |
| #3 | NY | $815,008 | 713 | 7.5% |
| #4 | DC | $361,071 | 428 | 3.3% |
| #5 | IL | $339,805 | 374 | 3.1% |
| #6 | MA | $309,839 | 297 | 2.9% |
| #7 | TX | $257,381 | 240 | 2.4% |
| #8 | MD | $192,048 | 258 | 1.8% |
| #9 | VA | $157,800 | 220 | 1.5% |
| #10 | FL | $144,442 | 163 | 1.3% |
| #11 | PA | $114,769 | 108 | 1.1% |
| #12 | CT | $105,770 | 73 | 1.0% |
| #13 | MI | $64,576 | 103 | 0.6% |
| #14 | NJ | $59,059 | 76 | 0.5% |
| #15 | GA | $41,550 | 53 | 0.4% |
| #16 | NV | $35,750 | 17 | 0.3% |
| #17 | WA | $34,849 | 86 | 0.3% |
| #18 | RI | $33,462 | 26 | 0.3% |
| #19 | KY | $29,506 | 37 | 0.3% |
| #20 | CO | $29,100 | 48 | 0.3% |
| #21 | OK | $27,450 | 23 | 0.3% |
| #22 | AZ | $24,784 | 47 | 0.2% |
| #23 | ME | $24,505 | 29 | 0.2% |
| #24 | UT | $23,850 | 27 | 0.2% |
| #25 | NM | $23,653 | 46 | 0.2% |
| #26 | WI | $16,668 | 36 | 0.2% |
| #27 | TN | $16,000 | 24 | 0.1% |
| #28 | OR | $15,100 | 35 | 0.1% |
| #29 | MO | $13,846 | 26 | 0.1% |
| #30 | SC | $13,298 | 18 | 0.1% |
| #31 | WV | $12,910 | 11 | 0.1% |
| #32 | MN | $12,259 | 25 | 0.1% |
| #33 | NC | $11,300 | 27 | 0.1% |
| #34 | DE | $11,250 | 8 | 0.1% |
| #35 | NH | $9,598 | 20 | 0.1% |
| #36 | LA | $9,250 | 14 | 0.1% |
| #37 | HI | $7,250 | 10 | 0.1% |
| #38 | AL | $5,950 | 9 | 0.1% |
| #39 | VT | $5,050 | 9 | 0.0% |
| #40 | KS | $4,500 | 5 | 0.0% |
| #41 | IN | $4,372 | 9 | 0.0% |
| #42 | WY | $4,100 | 6 | 0.0% |
| #43 | ID | $3,000 | 6 | 0.0% |
| #44 | IA | $2,500 | 9 | 0.0% |
| #45 | NE | $2,000 | 5 | 0.0% |
| #46 | MT | $1,736 | 5 | 0.0% |
| #47 | ZZ | $1,000 | 2 | 0.0% |
| #48 | ND | $1,000 | 2 | 0.0% |
| #49 | SD | $900 | 3 | 0.0% |
| #50 | AR | $800 | 2 | 0.0% |
| #51 | AK | $718 | 2 | 0.0% |
| #52 | MS | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #53 | VI | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
