Jim Ramstad
Former Representative
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
•
MN – District 3
Republican
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Service: 1991-2009
Election Cycle
Overview – 2008
Total Raised
$543,480
Total Spent
$596,173
Cash on Hand
$533,764
Individual Contributions
$289,468
PAC + Party Money
$216,950
Self-Funding
$4,600
Coverage Through
December 31, 2008
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $283,614 | 52.2% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $5,854 | 1.1% |
| PACs & Party | $216,950 | 39.9% |
| Self-Funding | $4,600 | 0.8% |
| Other | $32,463 | 6.0% |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | B***** J. | WAYZATA, MN | $4,600 |
| #2 | B***** P. | WAYZATA, MN | $4,600 |
| #3 | B****** G. | EDINA, MN | $4,600 |
| #4 | B**** J. | WAYZATA, MN | $4,600 |
| #5 | B****** C. | EDINA, MN | $4,600 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Magnuson, John | $71,281 |
| #2 | Wells Fargo Properties | $66,938 |
| #3 | Wells Fargo-Business Card | $65,683 |
| #4 | Pinnacle Direct | $59,312 |
| #5 | Wells Fargo Bank | $42,024 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Information Requested | $89,350 |
| #2 | Self | $4,950 |
| #3 | Gray Plant Mooty | $4,850 |
| #4 | Project Consulting Group | $4,767 |
| #5 | Anchor Wall Systems | $4,600 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | MN | $241,614 | 250 | 85.2% |
| #2 | SD | $9,200 | 4 | 3.2% |
| #3 | IL | $4,800 | 3 | 1.7% |
| #4 | OR | $4,600 | 2 | 1.6% |
| #5 | CA | $4,400 | 2 | 1.6% |
| #6 | VA | $4,250 | 8 | 1.5% |
| #7 | MD | $4,000 | 4 | 1.4% |
| #8 | DC | $2,250 | 4 | 0.8% |
| #9 | WI | $2,000 | 2 | 0.7% |
| #10 | FL | $1,250 | 2 | 0.4% |
| #11 | NV | $1,250 | 2 | 0.4% |
| #12 | CT | $1,000 | 1 | 0.4% |
| #13 | MI | $1,000 | 1 | 0.4% |
| #14 | UT | $500 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #15 | ND | $500 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #16 | NC | $500 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #17 | WA | $250 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #18 | AZ | $250 | 1 | 0.1% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
