Ben Nelson
Former Senator
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Senator
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NE
Democratic
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Service: 2001-2013
Election Cycle
Overview – 2004
Total Raised
$1,121,619
Total Spent
$174,139
Cash on Hand
$1,058,789
Individual Contributions
$401,978
PAC + Party Money
$704,982
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2004
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $384,400 | 34.3% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $17,578 | 1.6% |
| PACs & Party | $704,982 | 62.9% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $14,659 | 1.3% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | CHRIS JOHN FOR US SENATE | $2,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | S********* L. | SANIBEL, FL | $4,000 |
| #2 | S********* J. | LA VISTA, NE | $4,000 |
| #3 | R**** D. | MAPLEWOOD, NJ | $4,000 |
| #4 | T********* G. | SPRINGFIELD, NE | $4,000 |
| #5 | H***** J. | NEW YORK, NY | $4,000 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Timmerman And Sons | $8,000 |
| #2 | Midamerican Energy | $7,000 |
| #3 | Greenberg Traurig | $5,000 |
| #4 | Greater Ny Hospital Assoc | $5,000 |
| #5 | Herman Corporation | $5,000 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | NE | $170,700 | 168 | 46.4% |
| #2 | VA | $47,300 | 72 | 12.8% |
| #3 | DC | $24,600 | 40 | 6.7% |
| #4 | FL | $23,000 | 26 | 6.2% |
| #5 | NY | $14,250 | 14 | 3.9% |
| #6 | IA | $11,750 | 7 | 3.2% |
| #7 | CT | $11,500 | 14 | 3.1% |
| #8 | MD | $10,150 | 17 | 2.8% |
| #9 | MA | $7,450 | 19 | 2.0% |
| #10 | CO | $6,850 | 20 | 1.9% |
| #11 | PA | $6,000 | 6 | 1.6% |
| #12 | NJ | $5,250 | 5 | 1.4% |
| #13 | IL | $4,500 | 8 | 1.2% |
| #14 | TX | $3,500 | 5 | 1.0% |
| #15 | CA | $3,250 | 4 | 0.9% |
| #16 | AZ | $2,000 | 3 | 0.5% |
| #17 | NC | $2,000 | 4 | 0.5% |
| #18 | MN | $1,750 | 4 | 0.5% |
| #19 | MO | $1,500 | 3 | 0.4% |
| #20 | IN | $1,500 | 2 | 0.4% |
| #21 | MI | $1,450 | 3 | 0.4% |
| #22 | TN | $1,250 | 2 | 0.3% |
| #23 | UT | $1,200 | 2 | 0.3% |
| #24 | NV | $1,000 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #25 | OH | $1,000 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #26 | SC | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #27 | RI | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #28 | AL | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #29 | ME | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #30 | KS | $500 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #31 | AR | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #32 | WY | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
