Robert E. (Bud) Cramer Jr.
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
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AL – District 5
Democratic
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Service: 1991-2009
Election Cycle
Overview – 2006
Total Raised
$895,213
Total Spent
$589,474
Cash on Hand
$1,628,863
Individual Contributions
$423,604
PAC + Party Money
$471,000
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2006
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $406,961 | 45.5% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $16,643 | 1.9% |
| PACs & Party | $471,000 | 52.6% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $609 | 0.1% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | CHET EDWARDS FOR CONGRESS | $4,000 |
| #2 | BOSWELL FOR CONGRESS | $4,000 |
| #3 | MELISSA BEAN FOR CONGRESS | $4,000 |
| #4 | LUCAS FOR CONGRESS | $4,000 |
| #5 | CHARLIE MELANCON CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE INC | $4,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | B******* S. | ATHENS, AL | $4,000 |
| #2 | B***** H. | HUNTSVILLE, AL | $4,000 |
| #3 | C******* J. | HUNTSVILLE, AL | $4,000 |
| #4 | C******** M. | MADISON, AL | $4,000 |
| #5 | D******* C. | HUNTSVILLE, AL | $4,000 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Bankcard Services | $54,140 |
| #2 | Democratic Congressional | $20,000 |
| #3 | Alabama Democratic Party | $19,742 |
| #4 | Speakin Out News | $18,100 |
| #5 | Southeast Toyota Finance | $14,517 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Self | $47,150 |
| #2 | Retired | $24,150 |
| #3 | Morgan Research | $10,000 |
| #4 | Intergraph | $9,250 |
| #5 | Cfd Research Corporation | $8,000 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | AL | $357,471 | 366 | 87.8% |
| #2 | VA | $29,096 | 43 | 7.1% |
| #3 | DC | $10,944 | 15 | 2.7% |
| #4 | MA | $4,000 | 2 | 1.0% |
| #5 | FL | $1,250 | 2 | 0.3% |
| #6 | GA | $1,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #7 | MN | $1,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #8 | TX | $1,000 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #9 | MI | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #10 | MD | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #11 | TN | $200 | 1 | 0.0% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
