There were at least seven contributions made to political candidates and committees by Veterans Affairs employees.
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.
James Richards' contributions
| Committee | Candidate | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winred | - | Republican Party | $512 |
| Trump Make America Great Again Committee | - | $182 | |
| McSally for Senate Inc | Martha Mcsally | Republican Party | $120 |
Other donations by employees of Veterans Affairs
| Employee | Candidate | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Cavness | Mark Kelly | Democratic Party | $449 |
| Dalen Zemont | - | $142 | |
| Sunil Sharma | Mark Robert Warner | Democratic Party | $50 |
| Martha Slaughter-Payne | - | $25 |
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