John E. Sununu
Former Senator
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Senator
•
NH
Republican
•
Service: 1997-2009
Election Cycle
Overview – 2008
Total Raised
$7,376,457
Total Spent
$8,010,010
Cash on Hand
$104,187
Individual Contributions
$4,708,245
PAC + Party Money
$2,480,911
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2008
Leadership & Fundraising Committees
| Committee | Type |
|---|---|
| 2008 JOINT CANDIDATE COMMITTE | Other Nonconnected PAC |
| 2008 SENATE-RNC VICTORY COMMITTEE; THE | Qualified Nonconnected PAC |
| 2008 SENATORS CLASSIC COMMITTEE | Other (S/J) |
| GOOD GOVERNMENT FUND, THE | Qualified Nonconnected PAC |
| SENATE BATTLEGROUND FUND | Qualified Nonconnected PAC |
| SENATE MAJORITY COMMITTEE 2008 | Other Nonconnected PAC |
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $5,094,610 | 69.1% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $-386,365 | -5.2% |
| PACs & Party | $2,480,911 | 33.6% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $187,301 | 2.5% |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | G***** H. | NEW YORK, NY | $6,900 |
| #2 | S******** G. | BEDFORD, NH | $6,000 |
| #3 | H***** F. | MELVIN VILLAGE, NH | $5,600 |
| #4 | C***** K. | BEDFORD, NH | $4,800 |
| #5 | M***** M. | BEDFORD, NH | $4,800 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Smart Media Group | $5,291,422 |
| #2 | Strategic Perception, Inc. | $545,504 |
| #3 | Spectrum Marketing Companies | $263,898 |
| #4 | Citizens Bank | $132,377 |
| #5 | Castle In The Clouds | $95,298 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Retired | $474,305 |
| #2 | Homemaker | $472,226 |
| #3 | Self-Employed | $303,150 |
| #4 | Credit Suisse | $42,800 |
| #5 | Bank Of New York Mellon | $31,800 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | NH | $942,461 | 1,268 | 21.7% |
| #2 | NY | $631,934 | 482 | 14.6% |
| #3 | CA | $389,642 | 301 | 9.0% |
| #4 | MA | $318,355 | 272 | 7.3% |
| #5 | VA | $314,093 | 340 | 7.2% |
| #6 | MD | $184,280 | 168 | 4.2% |
| #7 | CT | $167,750 | 139 | 3.9% |
| #8 | TX | $152,650 | 160 | 3.5% |
| #9 | DC | $147,346 | 184 | 3.4% |
| #10 | FL | $133,450 | 135 | 3.1% |
| #11 | NJ | $116,850 | 113 | 2.7% |
| #12 | PA | $113,100 | 110 | 2.6% |
| #13 | IL | $93,800 | 86 | 2.2% |
| #14 | OH | $81,195 | 97 | 1.9% |
| #15 | MO | $57,083 | 44 | 1.3% |
| #16 | TN | $54,950 | 34 | 1.3% |
| #17 | MI | $39,600 | 38 | 0.9% |
| #18 | NV | $35,650 | 20 | 0.8% |
| #19 | WA | $34,875 | 29 | 0.8% |
| #20 | GA | $33,100 | 21 | 0.8% |
| #21 | AZ | $31,125 | 31 | 0.7% |
| #22 | ME | $29,550 | 22 | 0.7% |
| #23 | AR | $20,000 | 11 | 0.5% |
| #24 | KS | $19,050 | 15 | 0.4% |
| #25 | RI | $16,000 | 13 | 0.4% |
| #26 | MN | $15,950 | 17 | 0.4% |
| #27 | WI | $14,550 | 18 | 0.3% |
| #28 | KY | $14,400 | 12 | 0.3% |
| #29 | OR | $14,100 | 13 | 0.3% |
| #30 | WV | $13,250 | 14 | 0.3% |
| #31 | OK | $13,200 | 14 | 0.3% |
| #32 | AL | $12,100 | 12 | 0.3% |
| #33 | NC | $11,150 | 10 | 0.3% |
| #34 | CO | $9,800 | 15 | 0.2% |
| #35 | IN | $9,575 | 16 | 0.2% |
| #36 | VT | $9,150 | 8 | 0.2% |
| #37 | SC | $8,350 | 7 | 0.2% |
| #38 | SD | $8,100 | 7 | 0.2% |
| #39 | LA | $6,000 | 7 | 0.1% |
| #40 | DE | $5,100 | 3 | 0.1% |
| #41 | ZZ | $4,600 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #42 | UT | $3,500 | 7 | 0.1% |
| #43 | NM | $1,900 | 4 | 0.0% |
| #44 | MS | $1,600 | 3 | 0.0% |
| #45 | IA | $1,500 | 2 | 0.0% |
| #46 | AK | $1,000 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #47 | WY | $500 | 2 | 0.0% |
| #48 | HI | $250 | 1 | 0.0% |
| #49 | ID | $200 | 1 | 0.0% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
