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 – 2020
Total Raised
$207,361
Total Spent
$316,816
Cash on Hand
$1,152,268
Individual Contributions
$75,074
PAC + Party Money
$128,000
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2020
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $65,485 | 31.6% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $9,589 | 4.6% |
| PACs & Party | $128,000 | 61.7% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $4,287 | 2.1% |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | M****** M. | BALTIMORE, MD | $4,500 |
| #2 | H****** J. | LINCROFT, NJ | $3,500 |
| #3 | H****** M. | CHICAGO, IL | $2,800 |
| #4 | C****** M. | MERCER ISLAND, WA | $2,500 |
| #5 | K****** M. | AUSTIN, TX | $2,000 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Schwartz, Jodi L | $56,255 |
| #2 | Erickson & Co Inc | $36,097 |
| #3 | Erickson & Co., Inc. | $27,315 |
| #4 | Paychex | $24,348 |
| #5 | Cardmember Service | $22,660 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Franklin Morris & Associates | $4,500 |
| #2 | Massmutual | $4,000 |
| #3 | Guardian | $3,500 |
| #4 | Ariel Investments Llc | $2,800 |
| #5 | Self-Employed | $2,550 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | MD | $17,860 | 170 | 27.3% |
| #2 | NY | $7,000 | 8 | 10.7% |
| #3 | CA | $6,500 | 6 | 9.9% |
| #4 | VA | $6,275 | 10 | 9.6% |
| #5 | WA | $4,250 | 5 | 6.5% |
| #6 | TX | $4,250 | 4 | 6.5% |
| #7 | NJ | $3,500 | 3 | 5.3% |
| #8 | IL | $3,300 | 2 | 5.0% |
| #9 | FL | $3,000 | 3 | 4.6% |
| #10 | MA | $1,500 | 1 | 2.3% |
| #11 | PA | $1,500 | 2 | 2.3% |
| #12 | AZ | $1,500 | 2 | 2.3% |
| #13 | IA | $1,000 | 1 | 1.5% |
| #14 | MN | $1,000 | 1 | 1.5% |
| #15 | CT | $1,000 | 1 | 1.5% |
| #16 | OK | $1,000 | 1 | 1.5% |
| #17 | TN | $550 | 2 | 0.8% |
| #18 | OH | $500 | 1 | 0.8% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
