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 – 2024
Total Raised
$30,982
Total Spent
$585,829
Cash on Hand
$463,442
Individual Contributions
$3,118
PAC + Party Money
$18,500
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2024
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $23,750 | 76.7% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $-20,632 | -66.6% |
| PACs & Party | $18,500 | 59.7% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $9,364 | 30.2% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | ALSOBROOKS FOR SENATE | $2,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | D***** E. | BALTIMORE, MD | $2,900 |
| #2 | D***** W. | MELBOURNE BEACH, FL | $2,900 |
| #3 | T****** G. | NEW YORK, NY | $2,900 |
| #4 | O******* A. | DALLAS, TX | $2,900 |
| #5 | O******* A. | DALLAS, TX | $2,900 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Schwartz, Jodi L | $57,032 |
| #2 | Cardmember Services | $45,850 |
| #3 | Ngp Van | $36,225 |
| #4 | Putnam Partners, Llc | $29,865 |
| #5 | Sandler, Reiff, Lamb, Et Al, Pc | $9,000 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Cgh Global | $1,000 |
| #2 | Association Of Maryland Pilots | $250 |
| #3 | Winston & Strawn | $100 |
| #4 | Gx Global Inc | $20 |
| #5 | Projection Presentation Technology | $20 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | NY | $7,520 | 7 | 31.7% |
| #2 | TX | $5,900 | 3 | 24.8% |
| #3 | MD | $4,950 | 28 | 20.8% |
| #4 | FL | $2,900 | 1 | 12.2% |
| #5 | CT | $1,500 | 1 | 6.3% |
| #6 | NJ | $700 | 1 | 2.9% |
| #7 | PA | $250 | 1 | 1.1% |
| #8 | VA | $30 | 2 | 0.1% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
