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 – 2012
Total Raised
$2,403,029
Total Spent
$2,533,044
Cash on Hand
$1,620
Individual Contributions
$1,364,112
PAC + Party Money
$1,021,583
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2012
Leadership & Fundraising Committees
| Committee | Type |
|---|---|
| BEN CHANDLER RECOUNT 2010 FUND | Other Nonconnected PAC |
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $1,245,454 | 51.8% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $118,658 | 4.9% |
| PACs & Party | $1,021,583 | 42.5% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $17,334 | 0.7% |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | H******** W. | NICHOLASVILLE, KY | $7,200 |
| #2 | G******** D. | PROSPECT, KY | $6,000 |
| #3 | C****** J. | NICHOLASVILLE, KY | $5,100 |
| #4 | P**** J. | COVINGTON, LA | $5,000 |
| #5 | O***** R. | CANTON, GA | $5,000 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Gmmb, Inc | $1,749,998 |
| #2 | The Mellman Group | $116,500 |
| #3 | Molly Allen Associates | $99,477 |
| #4 | Ralston/Lapp Media | $76,726 |
| #5 | Paychex | $68,187 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Self | $111,292 |
| #2 | Retired | $91,450 |
| #3 | None | $50,171 |
| #4 | Self-Employed | $41,450 |
| #5 | Homemaker | $25,550 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | KY | $1,000,005 | 1,435 | 83.0% |
| #2 | FL | $36,050 | 17 | 3.0% |
| #3 | IL | $17,833 | 10 | 1.5% |
| #4 | TN | $16,500 | 10 | 1.4% |
| #5 | NJ | $15,000 | 14 | 1.2% |
| #6 | DC | $14,500 | 21 | 1.2% |
| #7 | LA | $11,000 | 5 | 0.9% |
| #8 | GA | $10,500 | 5 | 0.9% |
| #9 | PA | $9,833 | 4 | 0.8% |
| #10 | CA | $9,300 | 8 | 0.8% |
| #11 | NY | $9,000 | 8 | 0.7% |
| #12 | NV | $9,000 | 5 | 0.7% |
| #13 | VA | $7,850 | 13 | 0.7% |
| #14 | TX | $5,250 | 5 | 0.4% |
| #15 | MD | $5,250 | 9 | 0.4% |
| #16 | OH | $5,000 | 7 | 0.4% |
| #17 | OK | $5,000 | 3 | 0.4% |
| #18 | NC | $4,250 | 4 | 0.4% |
| #19 | MA | $3,000 | 4 | 0.2% |
| #20 | CT | $2,833 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #21 | IN | $2,750 | 4 | 0.2% |
| #22 | MN | $1,500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #23 | WI | $1,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #24 | MI | $1,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #25 | AR | $750 | 3 | 0.1% |
| #26 | AL | $500 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #27 | MO | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #28 | DE | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #29 | UT | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
