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 – 2008
Total Raised
$807,908
Total Spent
$771,003
Cash on Hand
$337,403
Individual Contributions
$144,526
PAC + Party Money
$349,892
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2008
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $142,568 | 17.6% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $1,958 | 0.2% |
| PACs & Party | $349,892 | 43.3% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $313,490 | 38.8% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | RAIMONDO FOR US SENATE | $5,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | H******* M. | OMAHA, NE | $4,600 |
| #2 | H******* J. | OMAHA, NE | $4,600 |
| #3 | M****** J. | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $3,100 |
| #4 | R*** R. | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $3,100 |
| #5 | T******* G. | OMAHA, NE | $2,500 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Schimanski & Associates | $115,117 |
| #2 | Johnson, Paul | $75,000 |
| #3 | Global Strategy Group, Llc | $30,418 |
| #4 | First National Bank Omaha | $22,825 |
| #5 | Nelson, Ben | $22,188 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Self | $9,958 |
| #2 | Healthsouth | $7,150 |
| #3 | Hawkins Construction | $4,600 |
| #4 | Pma Group | $4,300 |
| #5 | United Health Group | $4,000 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | VA | $41,950 | 55 | 29.4% |
| #2 | NE | $22,608 | 24 | 15.9% |
| #3 | DC | $15,500 | 25 | 10.9% |
| #4 | AL | $15,050 | 16 | 10.6% |
| #5 | TX | $7,300 | 9 | 5.1% |
| #6 | MD | $6,410 | 11 | 4.5% |
| #7 | FL | $3,850 | 6 | 2.7% |
| #8 | AZ | $3,800 | 4 | 2.7% |
| #9 | CA | $3,200 | 8 | 2.2% |
| #10 | CT | $3,100 | 3 | 2.2% |
| #11 | NC | $3,100 | 3 | 2.2% |
| #12 | MA | $3,000 | 3 | 2.1% |
| #13 | AR | $2,300 | 1 | 1.6% |
| #14 | NV | $2,000 | 2 | 1.4% |
| #15 | CO | $1,500 | 2 | 1.1% |
| #16 | SD | $1,000 | 1 | 0.7% |
| #17 | OH | $1,000 | 1 | 0.7% |
| #18 | NY | $1,000 | 1 | 0.7% |
| #19 | IL | $1,000 | 1 | 0.7% |
| #20 | MN | $1,000 | 1 | 0.7% |
| #21 | IA | $900 | 4 | 0.6% |
| #22 | IN | $750 | 2 | 0.5% |
| #23 | MI | $500 | 1 | 0.4% |
| #24 | WA | $500 | 1 | 0.4% |
| #25 | PA | $250 | 1 | 0.2% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
