Benjamin L. Cardin
Former Senator
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Senator
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MD
Democratic
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Service: 1987-2025
Election Cycle
Overview – 2004
Total Raised
$941,430
Total Spent
$1,023,113
Cash on Hand
$155,506
Individual Contributions
$327,558
PAC + Party Money
$588,795
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2004
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $303,910 | 32.3% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $23,648 | 2.5% |
| PACs & Party | $588,795 | 62.5% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $25,078 | 2.7% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | HERSETH FOR CONGRESS | $2,000 |
| #2 | CHET EDWARDS FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
| #3 | MOORE FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
| #4 | MATHESON FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
| #5 | TIM BISHOP FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | G****** S. | BALTIMORE, MD | $4,000 |
| #2 | F**** M. | TOWSON, MD | $4,000 |
| #3 | R***** S. | BALTIMORE, MD | $4,000 |
| #4 | K********** H. | COLUMBIA, MD | $2,500 |
| #5 | B******** G. | OWINGS MILLS, MD | $2,000 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Media Strategies/ Media Account Fund | $391,524 |
| #2 | Erickson & Co. | $130,160 |
| #3 | Fontaine, Jamie | $63,498 |
| #4 | Laguens Hamburger Stone | $48,439 |
| #5 | Mercantile Safe Deposit & Trust Company | $37,915 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Self Employed | $15,050 |
| #2 | Information Requested | $13,400 |
| #3 | None | $11,100 |
| #4 | Self-Employed | $4,500 |
| #5 | Self | $4,000 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | MD | $249,310 | 380 | 82.0% |
| #2 | FL | $10,250 | 12 | 3.4% |
| #3 | DC | $8,695 | 16 | 2.9% |
| #4 | VA | $6,000 | 9 | 2.0% |
| #5 | NY | $5,200 | 5 | 1.7% |
| #6 | PA | $4,700 | 8 | 1.5% |
| #7 | MA | $4,500 | 5 | 1.5% |
| #8 | NC | $3,000 | 3 | 1.0% |
| #9 | CA | $2,200 | 3 | 0.7% |
| #10 | TX | $1,500 | 2 | 0.5% |
| #11 | AZ | $1,500 | 2 | 0.5% |
| #12 | NJ | $1,250 | 2 | 0.4% |
| #13 | KY | $1,000 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #14 | KS | $1,000 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #15 | CO | $900 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #16 | GA | $600 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #17 | MI | $530 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #18 | PR | $500 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #19 | IL | $250 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #20 | IN | $225 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #21 | CT | $200 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #22 | LA | $200 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #23 | MO | $200 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #24 | WV | $200 | 1 | 0.1% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
