Bernie Sanders (D)
U.S. senator from Vermont
Sen. Bernie Sanders is an independent senator from Vermont running as a Democrat. He ran for president in 2016, and although he lost in the primary to Hillary Clinton, he still has a fiercely dedicated fan base of economically progressive liberals backing him. Sanders’ candidacy also made more visible the Democratic Socialists of America, a far-left political organization that often operates within the Democratic party.Fundraising Totals
Fundraising Details
| Campaign Committee | Outside Groups | Combined | |
| Total Raised | $211,125,958 | $80,818 | $211,206,776 |
| Total Spent | $205,449,917 | $81,759 | $205,531,676 |
| Cash on Hand | $5,712,450 | $88,767 | $5,801,217 |
| Debts | $0 | - | - |
| Date of Report | September 30, 2020 | March 22, 2021 | - |
Source of Funds
Small Individual Contributions (< $200): 53.27%
Large Contributions: 40.70%
Other: 6.02%
Candidate self-financing: 0.00%
Federal Funds: 0.00%
| Small Individual Contributions (< $200) | $114,813,795 | 53.27% |
| Large Contributions | $87,741,080 | 40.70% |
| Other | $12,982,361 | 6.02% |
| Candidate self-financing | $0 | 0.00% |
| Federal Funds | $0 | 0.00% |
Personal Finances
Campaign & Single-Candidate Groups Targeting Bernie Sanders
| Organization | Pro/Against | Type | Total Raised |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernie 2020 | Pro-Sanders | Campaign | $211,125,958 |
| Nosotros PAC | Pro-SANDERS | SuperPAC | $75,296 |
| Progressive Voters of America | Pro-Sanders | Leadership PAC | $26,690 |
| Mid-Mo for Bernie | Pro-Sanders | SuperPAC | $3,637 |
| Citizens Against Plutocracy | Pro-Sanders | SuperPAC | $1,885 |
NOTE: All the numbers on this page are for the 2020 election cycle and based on Federal Election Commission data released electronically on 03/22/21.
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