James L. Oberstar
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
•
MN – District 8
Democratic
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Service: 1975-2011
Election Cycle
Overview – 2010
Total Raised
$1,757,326
Total Spent
$2,223,357
Cash on Hand
$292,086
Individual Contributions
$737,433
PAC + Party Money
$985,779
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2010
Leadership & Fundraising Committees
| Committee | Type |
|---|---|
| BOXER/OBERSTAR 2010 | Other (H/J) |
| BOXER/OBERSTAR 2010 | Other (H/J) |
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $661,689 | 37.7% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $75,744 | 4.3% |
| PACs & Party | $985,779 | 56.1% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $34,114 | 1.9% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | ORTIZ FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE | $4,288 |
| #2 | KATHY DAHLKEMPER FOR CONGRESS | $4,000 |
| #3 | CARNEY FOR CONGRESS | $4,000 |
| #4 | MIKE MCMAHON FOR CONGRESS | $4,000 |
| #5 | BOCCIERI FOR CONGRESS | $4,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | B***** P. | MADISON, WI | $4,800 |
| #2 | Y******* P. | NEW YORK, NY | $4,800 |
| #3 | D*** J. | CHICAGO, IL | $4,800 |
| #4 | B***** E. | HARTLAND, WI | $4,800 |
| #5 | R***** M. | KENOSHA, WI | $4,800 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota Dfl | $176,233 |
| #2 | Wdio-Tv | $121,002 |
| #3 | Kbjr - Tv | $109,548 |
| #4 | Usps | $85,101 |
| #5 | Bemidji Aviation Services, Inc. | $71,213 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Self | $54,150 |
| #2 | L&G Concrete | $7,200 |
| #3 | Hntb | $6,800 |
| #4 | The Livingston Group | $6,550 |
| #5 | Naismith Engineering | $5,500 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | TX | $147,700 | 96 | 22.7% |
| #2 | DC | $96,878 | 151 | 14.9% |
| #3 | MN | $82,655 | 184 | 12.7% |
| #4 | VA | $50,960 | 90 | 7.8% |
| #5 | OK | $38,500 | 29 | 5.9% |
| #6 | CA | $33,750 | 46 | 5.2% |
| #7 | IL | $20,300 | 28 | 3.1% |
| #8 | MI | $19,900 | 16 | 3.1% |
| #9 | WI | $18,750 | 14 | 2.9% |
| #10 | MD | $16,500 | 26 | 2.5% |
| #11 | FL | $15,900 | 11 | 2.4% |
| #12 | NY | $12,100 | 14 | 1.9% |
| #13 | NJ | $11,800 | 17 | 1.8% |
| #14 | OR | $11,650 | 12 | 1.8% |
| #15 | CT | $9,000 | 8 | 1.4% |
| #16 | LA | $8,250 | 10 | 1.3% |
| #17 | CO | $7,300 | 6 | 1.1% |
| #18 | TN | $6,300 | 4 | 1.0% |
| #19 | PA | $5,250 | 13 | 0.8% |
| #20 | AL | $4,300 | 2 | 0.7% |
| #21 | MA | $4,250 | 9 | 0.7% |
| #22 | MO | $4,000 | 6 | 0.6% |
| #23 | OH | $4,000 | 6 | 0.6% |
| #24 | AZ | $3,000 | 4 | 0.5% |
| #25 | MS | $3,000 | 3 | 0.5% |
| #26 | GA | $2,800 | 6 | 0.4% |
| #27 | WA | $2,000 | 3 | 0.3% |
| #28 | IA | $2,000 | 3 | 0.3% |
| #29 | SC | $2,000 | 5 | 0.3% |
| #30 | KY | $1,500 | 2 | 0.2% |
| #31 | NV | $1,500 | 3 | 0.2% |
| #32 | NM | $1,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #33 | NE | $600 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #34 | HI | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #35 | IN | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #36 | UT | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #37 | VT | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
