Monday, February 18, 2008

Presidential Fundraising in 2007 Doubles 2003

"The presidential candidates raised a combined total of nearly $552 million in 2007 for the 2008 primaries, according to year-end reports filed with the Federal Election Commission on January 31. This more than doubles the previous off-year record of $273 million that the 2004 candidates raised in 2003.

* Democrats in 2007 raised $292 million for the primaries, with $253 million coming from individuals and most of the rest from candidates’ Senate campaign committees and loans.

* Republicans in 2007 raised $260 million for the primaries, with $208 million coming from individuals and most of the rest from Senate campaign committees and from self-financing.

* After starting the year slowly, Republicans raised more from individuals in the fourth quarter ($65 million, including $20 million by Ron Paul) than the Democrats ($58 million)."

Source: Campaign Finance Institute

Download detailed tables:
Table 1: Presidential Candidates Fundraising Activity in the 4th Quarter, 2007

Table 2: Presidential Candidates Fundraising Activity Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2007

Table 3: Historical Presidential Elections, Odd Years, 1995-2007

Link to summary tables

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