There were at least 11 contributions made to political candidates and committees by Iowa Senate employees, 100 percent of which have gone to Democratic Party causes and candidates.
According to the Federal Elections Commission, donations made to political groups or candidates must be disclosed under state law for greater transparency in elections. In a study by opensecrets.org, they found the state with the highest percentage of contributions going to Democrats was Vermont with over 86-percent of the money going to Democratic candidates and committees. The most Republican-leaning state was Mississippi with over 71-percent of the money going to Republican candidates and committees.
| Employee | Candidate | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine H. Engel | - | Democratic Party | $2,250 |
| Rusty J. Martin | Theresa Greenfield | Democratic Party | $1,505 |
| Janet Petersen | Abby Finkenauer | Democratic Party | $1,000 |
| Janet A. Petersen | Rita Hart | Democratic Party | $1,000 |
| Kerry Scott | Rita Hart | Democratic Party | $750 |
| Rusty Martin | James D. Scholten | Democratic Party | $500 |
| Rusty James Martin | - | Democratic Party | $500 |
| Janet Petersen | Theresa Greenfield | Democratic Party | $500 |
| Rusty Martin | Elizabeth Warren | Democratic Party | $350 |
| Rusty Martin | Joe Biden | Democratic Party | $250 |
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