Jon Tester
Former Senator
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Senator
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MT
Democratic
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Service: 2007-2025
Election Cycle
Overview – 2008
Total Raised
$359,645
Total Spent
$270,068
Cash on Hand
$101,626
Individual Contributions
$128,989
PAC + Party Money
$218,710
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2008
Leadership & Fundraising Committees
| Committee | Type |
|---|---|
| BIG SKY SENATE VICTORY | Qualified Nonconnected PAC |
| MONTANA SENATE VICTORY 2006 | Qualified Nonconnected PAC |
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $139,875 | 38.9% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $-10,886 | -3.0% |
| PACs & Party | $218,710 | 60.8% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $11,946 | 3.3% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | KAY HAGAN FOR US SENATE | $270 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | J***** A. | LA JOLLA, CA | $5,000 |
| #2 | M*********** N. | MASHANTUCKET, CT | $4,000 |
| #3 | S****** T. | MOUNT PLEASANT, MI | $4,000 |
| #4 | S******* C. | PRIOR LAKE, MN | $3,000 |
| #5 | E******* C. | BILLINGS, MT | $2,500 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | The Zamore Group | $41,652 |
| #2 | Lafave, Lori | $37,848 |
| #3 | Perkins Coie Llp | $20,446 |
| #4 | United States Treasury | $18,707 |
| #5 | Us Senate Catering | $12,060 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Self | $8,300 |
| #2 | Self-Employed | $8,250 |
| #3 | A.C. Edwards & Sons | $2,500 |
| #4 | Gold Creek Capital Management | $2,300 |
| #5 | Millenium Partners | $2,300 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | CA | $30,375 | 29 | 22.0% |
| #2 | WA | $17,300 | 24 | 12.6% |
| #3 | NY | $15,100 | 15 | 11.0% |
| #4 | DC | $12,250 | 23 | 8.9% |
| #5 | MT | $10,650 | 11 | 7.7% |
| #6 | VA | $8,750 | 19 | 6.4% |
| #7 | MI | $6,000 | 3 | 4.4% |
| #8 | CT | $5,000 | 3 | 3.6% |
| #9 | NJ | $4,300 | 5 | 3.1% |
| #10 | MD | $3,250 | 8 | 2.4% |
| #11 | MN | $3,000 | 3 | 2.2% |
| #12 | TN | $2,800 | 2 | 2.0% |
| #13 | UT | $2,750 | 3 | 2.0% |
| #14 | AZ | $2,500 | 2 | 1.8% |
| #15 | FL | $2,500 | 6 | 1.8% |
| #16 | OH | $2,000 | 2 | 1.5% |
| #17 | MO | $2,000 | 1 | 1.5% |
| #18 | IL | $2,000 | 2 | 1.5% |
| #19 | MA | $1,000 | 2 | 0.7% |
| #20 | IN | $1,000 | 2 | 0.7% |
| #21 | PA | $750 | 1 | 0.5% |
| #22 | SD | $500 | 1 | 0.4% |
| #23 | NM | $500 | 1 | 0.4% |
| #24 | AK | $500 | 1 | 0.4% |
| #25 | OK | $250 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #26 | TX | $250 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #27 | LA | $250 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #28 | VT | $250 | 1 | 0.2% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
