There were at least 10 contributions made to political candidates and committees by Morgan Stanley employees, 70 percent of which have gone to Republican 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Wynja | Michael Franken | Democratic Party | $2,475 |
| John R. Gilliland | David Young | Republican Party | $1,250 |
| Marvin D. Gilliland | David Young | Republican Party | $1,000 |
| Lisa Tesar | Donald Trump | Republican Party | $1,000 |
| Lisa Terry Tesar | - | Republican Party | $1,000 |
| Michael Woods | Pete Buttigieg | Democratic Party | $500 |
| Marvin Gilliland | Ashley Hinson Arenholz | Republican Party | $500 |
| Lisa Tesar | Ashley Hinson Arenholz | Republican Party | $350 |
| Christopher B. Agnew | Joni K. Ernst | Republican Party | $150 |
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