There were at least six contributions made to political candidates and committees by SERS employees, 100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Sherrod Brown | Sherrod Brown | Democratic Party | $1,100 |
| Biden for President | Joe Biden | Democratic Party | $802 |
| Shannon 4 Congress Committee | Shannon Freshour | Democratic Party | $375 |
| Shannon 4 Congress Committee | Shannon Freshour | Democratic Party | $200 |
| Theresa Greenfield for Iowa | Theresa Greenfield | Democratic Party | $115 |
| Warren for President, Inc. | Elizabeth Warren | Democratic Party | $81 |
Numbers are accurate as of November 27, 2020.
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