Edward M. Kennedy
Former Senator
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Senator
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MA
Democratic
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Service: 1961-2009
Election Cycle
Overview – 2008
Total Raised
$680,350
Total Spent
$2,448,410
Cash on Hand
$4,820,005
Individual Contributions
$274,465
PAC + Party Money
$110,354
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2008
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $284,815 | 41.9% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $-10,350 | -1.5% |
| PACs & Party | $110,354 | 16.2% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $295,531 | 43.4% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | FRIENDS FOR HARRY REID | $4,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | A***** G. | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $4,600 |
| #2 | B******** F. | HOUSTON, TX | $4,600 |
| #3 | B******** H. | HOUSTON, TX | $4,600 |
| #4 | B****** S. | KATY, TX | $4,600 |
| #5 | B***** H. | MENLO PARK, CA | $4,600 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Bank Of America | $232,619 |
| #2 | Paychex | $135,625 |
| #3 | Jet Direct Aviation Llc | $98,098 |
| #4 | Cutter Media Group | $84,148 |
| #5 | Verdolino & Lowey, P.C. | $76,670 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Self Employed | $16,250 |
| #2 | Gilead Sciences Inc. | $13,200 |
| #3 | Levin Papantonio Et Al | $10,000 |
| #4 | Self-Employed | $9,900 |
| #5 | Blizzard, Mccarthy & Nabers Llp | $9,200 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | CA | $94,000 | 55 | 33.1% |
| #2 | MA | $71,440 | 81 | 25.1% |
| #3 | TX | $34,450 | 18 | 12.1% |
| #4 | LA | $23,000 | 10 | 8.1% |
| #5 | DC | $14,150 | 17 | 5.0% |
| #6 | FL | $12,000 | 7 | 4.2% |
| #7 | NY | $9,050 | 5 | 3.2% |
| #8 | VA | $8,350 | 6 | 2.9% |
| #9 | CT | $6,900 | 3 | 2.4% |
| #10 | MD | $2,500 | 3 | 0.9% |
| #11 | OK | $2,300 | 1 | 0.8% |
| #12 | WV | $2,200 | 1 | 0.8% |
| #13 | PA | $1,000 | 1 | 0.4% |
| #14 | NH | $1,000 | 1 | 0.4% |
| #15 | WA | $1,000 | 1 | 0.4% |
| #16 | UT | $500 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #17 | RI | $250 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #18 | IL | $225 | 1 | 0.1% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
