There were at least 16 contributions made to political candidates and committees by Hames Homes employees, 100 percent of which have gone to Republican 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republican Party of Iowa | - | Republican Party | $3,000 |
| Feenstra for Congress | Randall Feenstra | Republican Party | $2,000 |
| Employee | Candidate | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Hames | Ashley Hinson Arenholz | Republican Party | $9,600 |
| Barbara Hames | Mariannette Jane Miller-Meeks | Republican Party | $4,800 |
| Cynthia Hames | - | Republican Party | $3,000 |
| Barbara Hames | Mariannette Jane Miller-Meeks | Republican Party | $2,800 |
| Barbara B. Hames | David Young | Republican Party | $2,532 |
| Cynthia Hames | Mariannette Jane Miller-Meeks | Republican Party | $2,000 |
| Cynthia Hames | Joni K. Ernst | Republican Party | $2,000 |
| Barbara Hames | Randall Feenstra | Republican Party | $2,000 |
| Cynthia Hames | Ashley Hinson Arenholz | Republican Party | $1,000 |
| Cynthia Hames | Randall Feenstra | Republican Party | $1,000 |
| Sandi Hames | Ashley Hinson Arenholz | Republican Party | $500 |
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