Western Illinois University employee Syndy M. Conger has contributed a total of $1,550 to Democratic Party candidate Cindy Axne, according to Federal Election Commission (FEC).
There were at least seven contributions made to political candidates and committees by Western Illinois University employees, 85.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Hogg | Theresa Greenfield | Democratic Party | $781 |
| Mary Hogg | Joe Biden | Democratic Party | $275 |
| Jim Rabchuk | Joe Biden | Democratic Party | $68 |
| Jon Kevin Resch | Donald Trump | Republican Party | $66 |
| Mary Hogg | Rita Hart | Democratic Party | $50 |
| James Rabchuk | Joe Biden | Democratic Party | $10 |
Numbers are accurate as of November 27, 2020.
