There were at least 23 contributions made to political candidates and committees by Herzing College employees, 91.3 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.
| Committee | Candidate | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Grothman for Congress | Glenn S. Grothman | Republican Party | $6,600 |
| Moore for Congress | Gwendolynne Moore | Democratic Party | $5,000 |
| Glenn Grothman for Congress | Glenn S. Grothman | Republican Party | $3,600 |
| Joni for Iowa | Joni K. Ernst | Republican Party | $3,000 |
| Mike Gallagher for Wisconsin | Michael John Gallagher | Republican Party | $2,800 |
| Van Orden for Congress | Derrick F. Van Orden | Republican Party | $2,000 |
| Joni for Iowa | Joni K. Ernst | Republican Party | $1,000 |
| Duffy Victory Fund | - | $1,000 | |
| Republican National Committee | - | Republican Party | $250 |
| Employee | Candidate | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renee Herzing | Scott L. Fitzgerald | Republican Party | $1,500 |
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