Bill Nelson
Former Senator
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Senator
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FL
Democratic
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Service: 1979-2019
Election Cycle
Overview – 2008
Total Raised
$1,110,099
Total Spent
$953,164
Cash on Hand
$1,473,160
Individual Contributions
$633,962
PAC + Party Money
$312,210
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2008
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $580,388 | 52.3% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $53,574 | 4.8% |
| PACs & Party | $312,210 | 28.1% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $163,927 | 14.8% |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | E***** W. | SARASOTA, FL | $6,250 |
| #2 | B****** D. | FREEPORT, FL | $4,600 |
| #3 | B****** J. | FREEPORT, FL | $4,600 |
| #4 | T*********** M. | TAMPA, FL | $4,600 |
| #5 | M******** A. | MIAMI, FL | $4,600 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Johnson, Alicia Ms | $69,618 |
| #2 | Mayfield Strategy Group | $57,505 |
| #3 | Auditech Associates, Llc | $55,000 |
| #4 | Suntrust Bankcard | $47,752 |
| #5 | Franklin Davis Printing Company | $45,629 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Homemaker | $42,345 |
| #2 | Self Employed | $41,496 |
| #3 | Indyne, Inc. | $28,300 |
| #4 | Retired | $27,842 |
| #5 | Indyne | $23,885 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | FL | $382,670 | 411 | 65.9% |
| #2 | VA | $50,578 | 59 | 8.7% |
| #3 | DC | $39,034 | 56 | 6.7% |
| #4 | MD | $21,850 | 23 | 3.8% |
| #5 | CA | $19,850 | 17 | 3.4% |
| #6 | TX | $14,600 | 14 | 2.5% |
| #7 | NY | $13,766 | 10 | 2.4% |
| #8 | MO | $4,600 | 2 | 0.8% |
| #9 | SC | $4,600 | 2 | 0.8% |
| #10 | CT | $4,215 | 4 | 0.7% |
| #11 | GA | $3,500 | 3 | 0.6% |
| #12 | WA | $3,310 | 3 | 0.6% |
| #13 | OH | $3,300 | 2 | 0.6% |
| #14 | MS | $3,000 | 2 | 0.5% |
| #15 | NJ | $2,000 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #16 | AZ | $2,000 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #17 | NC | $1,750 | 2 | 0.3% |
| #18 | AL | $1,500 | 2 | 0.3% |
| #19 | LA | $1,250 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #20 | MA | $765 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #21 | MI | $750 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #22 | OK | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #23 | CO | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #24 | MN | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #25 | IN | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
