Ben Chandler
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
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KY – District 6
Democratic
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Service: 2004-2013
Election Cycle
Overview – 2004
Total Raised
$1,801,706
Total Spent
$1,623,090
Cash on Hand
$178,616
Individual Contributions
$959,696
PAC + Party Money
$838,952
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2004
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $668,662 | 37.1% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $291,034 | 16.2% |
| PACs & Party | $838,952 | 46.6% |
| Self-Funding | $-85,300 | -4.7% |
| Other | $88,358 | 4.9% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | CHARLIE MELANCON CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE INC | $2,000 |
| #2 | TONY MILLER FOR CONGRESS | $2,000 |
| #3 | HERSETH FOR CONGRESS | $2,000 |
| #4 | CLOONEY FOR CONGRESS | $2,000 |
| #5 | A LOT OF PEOPLE SUPPORTING TOM DASCHLE INC | $1,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | B***** L. | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 |
| #2 | E***** E. | BENTON, KY | $5,000 |
| #3 | F****** T. | MIDWAY, KY | $5,000 |
| #4 | M****** E. | AUGUSTA, KY | $4,000 |
| #5 | P******* P. | LEXINGTON, KY | $4,000 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Gmmb, Inc | $802,073 |
| #2 | The Mellman Group | $102,943 |
| #3 | Bluegrass Political Strategies, Llc | $67,000 |
| #4 | Spalding, Jennifer | $49,410 |
| #5 | Mansfield, Kenneth F | $46,077 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Best Effort | $105,900 |
| #2 | Self-Employed | $67,150 |
| #3 | None | $49,650 |
| #4 | Self | $16,050 |
| #5 | Retired | $11,650 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | KY | $518,650 | 800 | 77.6% |
| #2 | CA | $43,700 | 37 | 6.5% |
| #3 | NY | $28,200 | 38 | 4.2% |
| #4 | FL | $13,750 | 16 | 2.1% |
| #5 | DC | $10,612 | 11 | 1.6% |
| #6 | MD | $7,550 | 9 | 1.1% |
| #7 | VA | $6,500 | 13 | 1.0% |
| #8 | NJ | $6,000 | 7 | 0.9% |
| #9 | LA | $5,250 | 4 | 0.8% |
| #10 | CT | $4,500 | 5 | 0.7% |
| #11 | GA | $2,750 | 3 | 0.4% |
| #12 | TX | $2,500 | 6 | 0.4% |
| #13 | UT | $2,500 | 2 | 0.4% |
| #14 | NM | $2,000 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #15 | WI | $2,000 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #16 | NV | $1,500 | 3 | 0.2% |
| #17 | TN | $1,500 | 3 | 0.2% |
| #18 | MA | $1,300 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #19 | WA | $1,250 | 3 | 0.2% |
| #20 | AZ | $1,250 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #21 | AR | $1,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #22 | PA | $1,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #23 | OH | $1,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #24 | IL | $700 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #25 | CO | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #26 | SC | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #27 | RI | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #28 | MO | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #29 | OK | $200 | 1 | 0.0% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
