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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theresa Greenfield for Iowa | Theresa Greenfield | Democratic Party | $3,300 |
| SCHOLTEN4IOWA Campaign Committee | James D. Scholten | Democratic Party | $50 |
| Employee | Candidate | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Murray | David Wayne Loebsack | Democratic Party | $375 |
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