There were at least 12 contributions made to political candidates and committees by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation employees, 83.3 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.
| Committee | Candidate | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rita Hart for Iowa | Rita Hart | Democratic Party | $3,075 |
| Finkenauer for Congress | Abby Finkenauer | Democratic Party | $1,750 |
| Hickenlooper for Colorado | John W. Hickenlooper | Democratic Party | $1,100 |
| Biden for President | Joe Biden | Democratic Party | $500 |
| Mark Kelly for Senate | Mark Kelly | Democratic Party | $500 |
| Warren for President, Inc. | Elizabeth Warren | Democratic Party | $367 |
| Bernie 2020 | Bernard Sanders | Democratic Party | $307 |
| Let America Vote PAC | - | $200 | |
| Actblue | - | $85 |
| Employee | Candidate | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Murray | David Wayne Loebsack | Democratic Party | $375 |
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