James L. Oberstar
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
•
MN – District 8
Democratic
•
Service: 1975-2011
Election Cycle
Overview – 2004
Total Raised
$1,121,924
Total Spent
$972,921
Cash on Hand
$225,310
Individual Contributions
$384,094
PAC + Party Money
$725,488
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2004
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $339,924 | 30.3% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $44,170 | 3.9% |
| PACs & Party | $725,488 | 64.7% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $12,342 | 1.1% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | FRIENDS OF CONGRESSMAN TIM HOLDEN | $2,000 |
| #2 | PATTY WETTERLING FOR CONGRESS | $2,000 |
| #3 | TIM BISHOP FOR CONGRESS | $2,000 |
| #4 | DALY FOR CONGRESS | $2,000 |
| #5 | HASTINGS FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | M******* C. | WASHINGTON, DC | $4,000 |
| #2 | H******* S. | SAINT PAUL, MN | $4,000 |
| #3 | C******* A. | GREAT FALLS, VA | $3,000 |
| #4 | B******* J. | WASHINGTON, DC | $3,000 |
| #5 | B****** R. | DARIEN, CT | $3,000 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ness, Donald P. | $78,549 |
| #2 | Carli Richard | $47,000 |
| #3 | Minnesota Newspaper Association | $46,482 |
| #4 | Corporate Card (Jlo) | $45,452 |
| #5 | Minnesota Dfl - United Democratic Fund | $40,000 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Self | $20,767 |
| #2 | Information Requested | $14,250 |
| #3 | Hubbard Broadcasting Inc. | $4,500 |
| #4 | Robert A. Roe Associates Inc. | $4,000 |
| #5 | Mcbee Strategic Consulting Llc | $3,500 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | DC | $79,094 | 142 | 23.3% |
| #2 | CA | $46,700 | 78 | 13.7% |
| #3 | MN | $44,467 | 101 | 13.1% |
| #4 | VA | $31,250 | 59 | 9.2% |
| #5 | NJ | $20,350 | 34 | 6.0% |
| #6 | NY | $14,000 | 25 | 4.1% |
| #7 | MI | $12,600 | 23 | 3.7% |
| #8 | PA | $10,150 | 18 | 3.0% |
| #9 | MD | $9,500 | 18 | 2.8% |
| #10 | WI | $8,000 | 11 | 2.4% |
| #11 | PR | $6,750 | 5 | 2.0% |
| #12 | NV | $6,663 | 8 | 2.0% |
| #13 | FL | $5,500 | 7 | 1.6% |
| #14 | CT | $5,500 | 8 | 1.6% |
| #15 | GA | $4,750 | 10 | 1.4% |
| #16 | TX | $4,500 | 8 | 1.3% |
| #17 | WA | $4,300 | 7 | 1.3% |
| #18 | IL | $4,000 | 6 | 1.2% |
| #19 | ID | $3,250 | 8 | 1.0% |
| #20 | IA | $3,000 | 2 | 0.9% |
| #21 | OH | $2,000 | 2 | 0.6% |
| #22 | OK | $2,000 | 1 | 0.6% |
| #23 | SC | $1,500 | 3 | 0.4% |
| #24 | MO | $1,500 | 3 | 0.4% |
| #25 | LA | $1,500 | 3 | 0.4% |
| #26 | SD | $1,000 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #27 | IN | $1,000 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #28 | MS | $1,000 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #29 | OR | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #30 | CO | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #31 | UT | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #32 | TN | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #33 | NC | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #34 | ND | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #35 | AZ | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #36 | MA | $350 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #37 | KY | $250 | 1 | 0.1% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
