Ben Sasse
Former Senator
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Senator
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NE
Republican
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Service: 2015-2023
Election Cycle
Overview – 2016
Total Raised
$1,009,130
Total Spent
$818,371
Cash on Hand
$978,652
Individual Contributions
$470,612
PAC + Party Money
$436,474
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2016
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $447,160 | 44.3% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $23,452 | 2.3% |
| PACs & Party | $436,474 | 43.3% |
| Self-Funding | $-67,000 | -6.6% |
| Other | $169,044 | 16.8% |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | U***** A. | GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO | $8,000 |
| #2 | P******* R. | SAINT LOUIS, MO | $8,000 |
| #3 | M****** L. | DENVER, CO | $8,000 |
| #4 | W**** M. | DENVER, CO | $8,000 |
| #5 | A******* D. | LAS VEGAS, NV | $5,400 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Lvh Consulting | $158,351 |
| #2 | American Express | $128,211 |
| #3 | Strategic Perception, Inc. | $103,928 |
| #4 | Pulse Red Communications | $80,000 |
| #5 | Fec Financial, Inc. | $68,552 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Retired | $32,500 |
| #2 | Homemaker | $27,200 |
| #3 | Self | $25,350 |
| #4 | Self Employed | $20,750 |
| #5 | Housewife | $12,700 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | TX | $104,350 | 54 | 23.3% |
| #2 | IL | $37,400 | 17 | 8.4% |
| #3 | NY | $36,900 | 18 | 8.3% |
| #4 | VA | $36,500 | 37 | 8.2% |
| #5 | CO | $31,600 | 15 | 7.1% |
| #6 | DC | $28,450 | 37 | 6.4% |
| #7 | MO | $18,800 | 8 | 4.2% |
| #8 | CA | $17,060 | 11 | 3.8% |
| #9 | NV | $16,200 | 6 | 3.6% |
| #10 | IN | $16,050 | 13 | 3.6% |
| #11 | GA | $14,800 | 6 | 3.3% |
| #12 | MD | $14,700 | 13 | 3.3% |
| #13 | FL | $12,550 | 8 | 2.8% |
| #14 | UT | $10,600 | 5 | 2.4% |
| #15 | MN | $9,100 | 4 | 2.0% |
| #16 | NE | $8,700 | 6 | 1.9% |
| #17 | MI | $8,700 | 8 | 1.9% |
| #18 | CT | $7,400 | 4 | 1.7% |
| #19 | PA | $7,400 | 5 | 1.7% |
| #20 | MA | $5,400 | 2 | 1.2% |
| #21 | TN | $1,250 | 2 | 0.3% |
| #22 | OH | $1,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #23 | OK | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #24 | SD | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #25 | NJ | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #26 | IA | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #27 | MS | $250 | 1 | 0.1% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
