There were at least seven contributions made to political candidates and committees by Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Belz | Amy McGrath | Democratic Party | $400 |
| Norman Belz | Gary Peters | Democratic Party | $350 |
| Brenda Ryan | Gary Peters | Democratic Party | $325 |
| Brenda K. Ryan | - | Democratic Party | $52 |
| Norman Belz | Elizabeth Warren | Democratic Party | $50 |
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