Jim Ramstad
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
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MN – District 3
Republican
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Service: 1991-2009
Election Cycle
Overview – 2004
Total Raised
$1,011,878
Total Spent
$921,483
Cash on Hand
$981,937
Individual Contributions
$474,144
PAC + Party Money
$518,124
Self-Funding
$1,612
Coverage Through
December 31, 2004
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $368,729 | 36.4% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $105,415 | 10.4% |
| PACs & Party | $518,124 | 51.2% |
| Self-Funding | $1,612 | 0.2% |
| Other | $17,998 | 1.8% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | KLINE FOR CONGRESS | $2,000 |
| #2 | KENNEDY FOR CONGRESS | $2,000 |
| #3 | BATAGLIA FOR CONGRESS | $2,000 |
| #4 | DANIEL MATHIAS FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE | $1,000 |
| #5 | STURROCK FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | R******* M. | PLYMOUTH, MN | $4,000 |
| #2 | B**** J. | WAYZATA, MN | $4,000 |
| #3 | G**** B. | LONG LAKE, MN | $4,000 |
| #4 | W******* M. | MINNETONKA, MN | $4,000 |
| #5 | E****** J. | DEEPHAVEN, MN | $4,000 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pinnacle Direct | $127,576 |
| #2 | Clear Channel Outdoor | $111,880 |
| #3 | Cooney Iii, John | $78,230 |
| #4 | Wells Fargo-Business Card | $56,796 |
| #5 | Morgan Meredith And Co. | $48,933 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Retired | $44,550 |
| #2 | Self | $19,600 |
| #3 | Homemaker | $18,821 |
| #4 | Housewife | $8,448 |
| #5 | Gage Marketing Group | $8,000 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | MN | $308,547 | 514 | 83.7% |
| #2 | VA | $13,882 | 25 | 3.8% |
| #3 | DC | $11,700 | 13 | 3.2% |
| #4 | MD | $8,250 | 13 | 2.2% |
| #5 | WI | $7,000 | 10 | 1.9% |
| #6 | FL | $5,700 | 9 | 1.5% |
| #7 | TX | $3,200 | 4 | 0.9% |
| #8 | SD | $3,000 | 4 | 0.8% |
| #9 | IL | $2,000 | 4 | 0.5% |
| #10 | IN | $1,500 | 3 | 0.4% |
| #11 | NY | $1,000 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #12 | OR | $1,000 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #13 | WY | $1,000 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #14 | CA | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #15 | MI | $250 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #16 | NC | $200 | 1 | 0.1% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
