There were at least 16 contributions made to political candidates and committees by Iowa Legal Aid employees, 93.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Nassif | Theresa Greenfield | Democratic Party | $2,124 |
| Vivian Betts | - | Democratic Party | $1,365 |
| Scott Hartsook | Cindy Axne | Democratic Party | $500 |
| Elizabeth Hartman Noyes | Pete Buttigieg | Democratic Party | $500 |
| Terri Bennett | - | Republican Party | $400 |
| Daphney Daniel | Theresa Greenfield | Democratic Party | $255 |
| Scott Hartsook | Michael Franken | Democratic Party | $205 |
| William Nassif | Rita Hart | Democratic Party | $200 |
| Gail Klearman | Joe Biden | Democratic Party | $166 |
| John Gianola | - | Democratic Party | $150 |
| Jennifer Donovan | Theresa Greenfield | Democratic Party | $125 |
| Jennifer Donovan | Elizabeth Warren | Democratic Party | $115 |
| William Nassif | Mark Kelly | Democratic Party | $100 |
| Daphney Daniel | Joe Biden | Democratic Party | $70 |
| William Nassif | Cindy Axne | Democratic Party | $24 |
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