According to records, there have been $2,608 in campaign contributions made by individuals affiliated with Des Moines Area Community College as of November 3. Approximately 85.6 percent, or $2,233, of these contributions were made to Democratic Party candidates and committees.
Robert Mulqueen's contribution of $1,030 to Democratic Party Bernard Sanders was the largest contribution made by someone affiliated with Des Moines Area Community College since January 1, 2019.
According to an Inside Higher Ed analysis of federal elections data, individuals that were affiliated with colleges and universities have donated five times more money to Joe Biden than to President Trump. A study by Pew Research in 2017 found that 58 percent of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents thought colleges and universities have a negative impact on the way things are going in this country.
| Individual | Candidate | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Mulqueen | Bernard Sanders | Democratic Party | $1,030 |
| John Liepa | Theresa Greenfield | Democratic Party | $500 |
| Dennis Hansen | Theresa Greenfield | Democratic Party | $300 |
| Jay Van Kirk | Donald Trump | Republican Party | $250 |
| Darlene Lawler | Bernard Sanders | Democratic Party | $243 |
| Ruth Hins | Bernard Sanders | Democratic Party | $150 |
| Harold Duane Zarr Jr. | Joni K. Ernst | Republican Party | $125 |
| Jean Voege | Elizabeth Warren | Democratic Party | $10 |
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