There were at least nine contributions made to political candidates and committees by Department of Defense employees, 66.7 percent of which have gone to Republican 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Enderich | - | Democratic Party | $4,000 |
| David Swanson | Marco Serna | Democratic Party | $2,500 |
| Erik Kuhlmann | Donald Trump | Republican Party | $700 |
| Deborah Moyer | Mark Ronchetti | Republican Party | $500 |
| Erik Kuhlmann | Mark Ronchetti | Republican Party | $350 |
| Joshua Collins | - | $174 | |
| Patricia A. Wesley | Gavin Clarkson | Republican Party | $170 |
| Timothy Bray | Mark Ronchetti | Republican Party | $50 |
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