Contributions reported to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) through July 5, 2004. Totals are based on contributions from PACs (Political Action Committees) and individuals giving $200 or more.
Agribusiness
Bush: $3,937,700
Kerry: $374,650
Defense Sector
Bush: $654,988
Kerry: $173,421
Energy and Natural Resources
Bush: $3,938,588
Kerry: $372,842
Labor
Kerry: $105,825
Bush: $46,150
Construction
Bush: $7,305,421
Kerry: $1,204,781
Industry (civil servants, clergy, education, non-profits, retired)
Bush: $21,429,865
Kerry: $14,826,559
Communications and Electronics
Kerry: $4,979,932
Bush: $4,426,006
Finance, Insurance and Real Estate
Bush: $28,169,889
Kerry: $7,890,906
Health Care
Bush: $8,527,909
Kerry: $3,405,107
Lawyers and Lobbyists
Kerry: $12,812,930
Bush: $10,621,326
Transportation
Bush: $4,045,459
Kerry: $381,420
Miscellaneous Business
Bush: $16,937,976
Kerry: $6,266,083
[Figures courtesy of Center for Responsive Politics]
Also See: Contribution by issue or ideology
