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 – 2012
Total Raised
$11,912,726
Total Spent
$12,414,711
Cash on Hand
$59,837
Individual Contributions
$8,845,338
PAC + Party Money
$2,431,273
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2012
Leadership & Fundraising Committees
| Committee | Type |
|---|---|
| FLORIDA MONTANA VICTORY FUND | Other (S/J) |
| MI, RI, MT VICTORY FUND | Other (S/J) |
| MONTANA NEBRASKA VICTORY FUND | Other (S/J) |
| MONTANA SENATE 2012 | Other Nonconnected PAC |
| MONTANA SENATE VICTORY 2012 | Other Nonconnected PAC |
| MONTANA VIRGINIA VICTORY FUND | Other (S/J) |
| OHIO/MONTANA VICTORY FUND | Other (S/J) |
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $9,706,147 | 81.5% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $-860,809 | -7.2% |
| PACs & Party | $2,431,273 | 20.4% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $636,115 | 5.3% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | MONTANANS FOR TESTER | $7,250 |
| #2 | GILLAN FOR CONGRESS | $2,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | P***** I. | ATMORE, AL | $30,800 |
| #2 | P***** I. | ATMORE, AL | $30,800 |
| #3 | C******* T. | BOX ELDER, MT | $17,500 |
| #4 | G*** C. | SACATON, AZ | $12,100 |
| #5 | S******* C. | PRIOR LAKE, MN | $12,000 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Media Strategies | $6,103,225 |
| #2 | Paychex | $1,388,440 |
| #3 | Well & Lighthouse Llc | $1,104,323 |
| #4 | Kully Hall Llc | $607,563 |
| #5 | Mastercard | $442,784 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Self | $964,587 |
| #2 | Retired | $656,245 |
| #3 | Not Employed | $366,972 |
| #4 | Homemaker | $160,090 |
| #5 | None | $96,850 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | MT | $1,610,721 | 3,191 | 21.8% |
| #2 | CA | $1,128,188 | 1,097 | 15.2% |
| #3 | NY | $959,953 | 758 | 13.0% |
| #4 | DC | $479,827 | 585 | 6.5% |
| #5 | MA | $303,329 | 275 | 4.1% |
| #6 | TX | $299,400 | 253 | 4.0% |
| #7 | VA | $297,341 | 361 | 4.0% |
| #8 | IL | $273,070 | 245 | 3.7% |
| #9 | MD | $230,195 | 269 | 3.1% |
| #10 | WA | $207,281 | 258 | 2.8% |
| #11 | FL | $157,550 | 141 | 2.1% |
| #12 | WY | $150,718 | 95 | 2.0% |
| #13 | PA | $102,935 | 111 | 1.4% |
| #14 | MN | $96,119 | 94 | 1.3% |
| #15 | CO | $89,453 | 134 | 1.2% |
| #16 | AZ | $87,750 | 67 | 1.2% |
| #17 | AL | $81,360 | 24 | 1.1% |
| #18 | CT | $76,500 | 56 | 1.0% |
| #19 | NJ | $74,193 | 80 | 1.0% |
| #20 | UT | $68,775 | 46 | 0.9% |
| #21 | OR | $56,400 | 69 | 0.8% |
| #22 | NV | $53,750 | 43 | 0.7% |
| #23 | MI | $39,000 | 38 | 0.5% |
| #24 | WI | $33,800 | 27 | 0.5% |
| #25 | OK | $33,700 | 31 | 0.5% |
| #26 | VT | $30,550 | 22 | 0.4% |
| #27 | MO | $30,473 | 27 | 0.4% |
| #28 | GA | $30,250 | 36 | 0.4% |
| #29 | LA | $28,450 | 29 | 0.4% |
| #30 | TN | $28,050 | 52 | 0.4% |
| #31 | OH | $24,000 | 22 | 0.3% |
| #32 | NC | $23,000 | 27 | 0.3% |
| #33 | ME | $22,050 | 34 | 0.3% |
| #34 | AR | $22,000 | 30 | 0.3% |
| #35 | SC | $20,500 | 19 | 0.3% |
| #36 | NH | $20,400 | 19 | 0.3% |
| #37 | NM | $18,300 | 35 | 0.2% |
| #38 | ID | $16,500 | 32 | 0.2% |
| #39 | SD | $13,750 | 20 | 0.2% |
| #40 | NE | $11,950 | 20 | 0.2% |
| #41 | KY | $9,450 | 8 | 0.1% |
| #42 | RI | $8,250 | 8 | 0.1% |
| #43 | WV | $7,650 | 8 | 0.1% |
| #44 | AK | $7,118 | 16 | 0.1% |
| #45 | IN | $6,350 | 8 | 0.1% |
| #46 | ZZ | $6,150 | 5 | 0.1% |
| #47 | DE | $5,750 | 8 | 0.1% |
| #48 | IA | $5,600 | 9 | 0.1% |
| #49 | ND | $5,000 | 8 | 0.1% |
| #50 | MS | $4,700 | 4 | 0.1% |
| #51 | VI | $4,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| #52 | HI | $2,250 | 7 | 0.0% |
| #53 | KS | $1,500 | 3 | 0.0% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
