Donations made to political groups or candidates must be disclosed under state law for greater transparency in elections. While Congress created the Federal Election Commission to oversee federal elections in 1974, each state is left to regulate its local elections. The Government Accountability Office reviews current campaign finance law and makes recommendations for keeping the laws relevant.
Top first-quarter campaign contribution recipients
| Campaign Committee | Candidate | Amount | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cindy Axne for Congress | Cindy Axne | $352,076 | West Des Moines, IA |
| Ashley Hinson for Congress | Ashley Hinson Arenholz | $278,497 | Marion, IA |
| Feenstra for Congress | Randall Feenstra | $260,675 | Hull, IA |
| Joni for Iowa | Joni K. Ernst | $103,662 | Des Moines, IA |
| Carlin for US Senate | James M. Carlin | $38,187 | Sioux City, IA |
| Young for Iowa, Inc. | David Young | $5,000 | Van Meter, IA |
| Finkenauer for Congress | Abby Finkenauer | $3,700 | Dubuque, IA |
| Theresa Greenfield for Iowa | Theresa Greenfield | $2,800 | Des Moines, IA |
| Rita Hart for Iowa | Rita Hart | $500 | Wheatland, IA |
Alerts Sign-up