There were at least five contributions made to political candidates and committees by St. Clair County Community College employees, 60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suzanne Doherty | - | Republican Party | $490 |
| Deborah Snyder | Gary Peters | Democratic Party | $200 |
| James Frank | - | Democratic Party | $180 |
| James Soto | Joe Biden | Democratic Party | $50 |
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