There were at least 19 contributions made to political candidates and committees by US Dairy Export Council employees, 89.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rita Hart for Iowa | Rita Hart | Democratic Party | $500 |
| SCHOLTEN4IOWA Campaign Committee | James D. Scholten | Democratic Party | $500 |
| Employee | Candidate | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas J. Vilsack | Joe Biden | Democratic Party | $8,616 |
| Thomas Vilsack | Cindy Axne | Democratic Party | $4,000 |
| Thomas J. Vilsack | James D. Scholten | Democratic Party | $3,250 |
| Thomas J. Vilsack | John W. Hickenlooper | Democratic Party | $2,500 |
| Thomas J. Vilsack | Rita Hart | Democratic Party | $2,400 |
| Thomas Vilsack | Theresa Greenfield | Democratic Party | $1,250 |
| Thomas J. Vilsack | Abby Finkenauer | Democratic Party | $1,250 |
| Thomas Vilsack | John W. Hickenlooper | Democratic Party | $500 |
| Thomas Vilsack | Joe Biden | Democratic Party | $400 |
| Thomas Vilsack | - | $305 | |
| Thomas J. Vilsack | Michael Espy | Democratic Party | $250 |
| Thomas J. Vilsack | Donna Shalala | Democratic Party | $250 |
| Thomas J. Vilsack | Cindy Axne | Democratic Party | $250 |
| Thomas J. Vilsack | - | $100 |
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