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 – 2006
Total Raised
$1,028,891
Total Spent
$1,424,371
Cash on Hand
$586,456
Individual Contributions
$368,261
PAC + Party Money
$612,046
Self-Funding
$2,000
Coverage Through
December 31, 2006
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $293,711 | 28.5% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $74,550 | 7.2% |
| PACs & Party | $612,046 | 59.5% |
| Self-Funding | $2,000 | 0.2% |
| Other | $46,584 | 4.5% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | WELDON VICTORY COMMITTEE | $4,200 |
| #2 | MARK KENNEDY 06 | $2,100 |
| #3 | BACHMANN FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
| #4 | ROD GRAMS FOR CONGRESS | $1,000 |
| #5 | FINE FOR CONGRESS | $500 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | M****** J. | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $4,200 |
| #2 | M****** S. | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $4,200 |
| #3 | H******** K. | WAYZATA, MN | $4,000 |
| #4 | B**** J. | WAYZATA, MN | $3,700 |
| #5 | H****** P. | EDEN PRAIRIE, MN | $3,500 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Strategic Media | $191,269 |
| #2 | Pinnacle Direct | $166,812 |
| #3 | Clear Channel Outdoor | $116,097 |
| #4 | Cooney Iii, John | $89,253 |
| #5 | Wells Fargo-Business Card | $86,240 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Self | $33,200 |
| #2 | Homemaker | $25,475 |
| #3 | Retired | $23,600 |
| #4 | Lifetouch Inc. | $10,300 |
| #5 | Amsted Industries | $8,500 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | MN | $228,126 | 410 | 77.8% |
| #2 | VA | $12,200 | 23 | 4.2% |
| #3 | DC | $11,285 | 20 | 3.8% |
| #4 | WI | $7,250 | 10 | 2.5% |
| #5 | MD | $6,200 | 11 | 2.1% |
| #6 | IL | $4,000 | 12 | 1.4% |
| #7 | FL | $3,500 | 13 | 1.2% |
| #8 | MI | $3,000 | 2 | 1.0% |
| #9 | CA | $2,550 | 9 | 0.9% |
| #10 | NY | $2,250 | 4 | 0.8% |
| #11 | SD | $2,000 | 3 | 0.7% |
| #12 | NJ | $1,500 | 2 | 0.5% |
| #13 | IN | $1,250 | 2 | 0.4% |
| #14 | TX | $1,200 | 3 | 0.4% |
| #15 | CO | $1,000 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #16 | MA | $1,000 | 1 | 0.3% |
| #17 | ND | $950 | 3 | 0.3% |
| #18 | AZ | $700 | 3 | 0.2% |
| #19 | PA | $500 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #20 | OR | $500 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #21 | AL | $500 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #22 | HI | $500 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #23 | OH | $250 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #24 | LA | $250 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #25 | KS | $250 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #26 | UT | $250 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #27 | CT | $250 | 1 | 0.1% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
