There were at least 12 contributions made to political candidates and committees by Business Publications employees, 91.7 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.
| Committee | Candidate | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Democratic Party | - | Democratic Party | $1,450 |
| Finkenauer for Congress | Abby Finkenauer | Democratic Party | $500 |
| Employee | Candidate | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Riccelli | Cindy Axne | Democratic Party | $6,750 |
| Connie P. Wimer | - | Democratic Party | $5,000 |
| Connie Wimer | Theresa Greenfield | Democratic Party | $3,500 |
| Connie Wimer | Cindy Axne | Democratic Party | $1,250 |
| Connie Wimer | Rita Hart | Democratic Party | $500 |
| Connie Wimer | - | $500 | |
| Connie Wimer | Rita Hart | Democratic Party | $500 |
| Connie M. Wimer | James D. Scholten | Democratic Party | $500 |
| Connie M. Wimer | Abby Finkenauer | Democratic Party | $500 |
| Janette Larkin | Cindy Axne | Democratic Party | $250 |
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