There were at least 13 contributions made to political candidates and committees by Eastern Iowa Community College District employees, 84.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha K. Bonte | - | Democratic Party | $835 |
| Martha Bonte | Rita Hart | Democratic Party | $825 |
| Martha Bonte | Joe Biden | Democratic Party | $305 |
| James Compton | Bernard Sanders | Democratic Party | $228 |
| Edward Sauer | - | $200 | |
| Edward G. Sauer | - | $200 | |
| Martha Bonte | Abby Finkenauer | Democratic Party | $150 |
| Alan Campbell | Rita Hart | Democratic Party | $140 |
| Martha Bonte | Rita Hart | Democratic Party | $125 |
| Martha K. Bonte | Theresa Greenfield | Democratic Party | $100 |
| Martha Bonte | Amy J. Klobuchar | Democratic Party | $100 |
| Martha Bonte | Joe Biden | Democratic Party | $65 |
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