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 – 2014
Total Raised
$338,988
Total Spent
$371,830
Cash on Hand
$690,935
Individual Contributions
$98,581
PAC + Party Money
$227,991
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2014
Leadership & Fundraising Committees
| Committee | Type |
|---|---|
| CARDIN-MARYLAND VICTORY 2012 | Other Nonconnected PAC |
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $122,500 | 36.1% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $-23,919 | -7.1% |
| PACs & Party | $227,991 | 67.3% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $12,416 | 3.7% |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | B****** A. | RICHMOND, VA | $5,000 |
| #2 | S***** S. | FALLS CHURCH, VA | $5,000 |
| #3 | L******* E. | BETHESDA, MD | $3,000 |
| #4 | B****** Y. | CHEVY CHASE, MD | $2,600 |
| #5 | B******** I. | CONCORD, MA | $2,600 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Erickson & Co., Inc. | $68,516 |
| #2 | Paychex | $33,240 |
| #3 | Hettleman, Michelle | $32,396 |
| #4 | M&T Bank-Cardmember Services | $31,810 |
| #5 | Strauss, Susan | $28,950 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Self-Employed | $14,300 |
| #2 | Northwestern Mutual | $5,000 |
| #3 | Liberty Partners Group | $5,000 |
| #4 | First Financial Group | $3,000 |
| #5 | Agencyone | $3,000 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | MD | $38,150 | 41 | 31.1% |
| #2 | CA | $17,500 | 13 | 14.3% |
| #3 | VA | $15,050 | 11 | 12.3% |
| #4 | MA | $7,800 | 9 | 6.4% |
| #5 | DC | $6,500 | 9 | 5.3% |
| #6 | NY | $5,350 | 4 | 4.4% |
| #7 | TX | $5,250 | 7 | 4.3% |
| #8 | NJ | $3,000 | 2 | 2.4% |
| #9 | OH | $2,650 | 4 | 2.2% |
| #10 | MO | $2,500 | 3 | 2.0% |
| #11 | WA | $2,500 | 3 | 2.0% |
| #12 | CT | $2,250 | 2 | 1.8% |
| #13 | AL | $2,000 | 4 | 1.6% |
| #14 | AZ | $2,000 | 1 | 1.6% |
| #15 | TN | $2,000 | 1 | 1.6% |
| #16 | GA | $2,000 | 1 | 1.6% |
| #17 | FL | $1,000 | 2 | 0.8% |
| #18 | IA | $1,000 | 1 | 0.8% |
| #19 | ME | $1,000 | 1 | 0.8% |
| #20 | KS | $1,000 | 1 | 0.8% |
| #21 | NH | $500 | 1 | 0.4% |
| #22 | PA | $500 | 2 | 0.4% |
| #23 | CO | $500 | 1 | 0.4% |
| #24 | IN | $500 | 1 | 0.4% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
