More than $22 million was raised for the Iowa Senate race in 2022. This was split fairly evenly between the Republican and Democrat parties.
What’s known as “dark money,” which comes from political non-profits and shell corporations, has greatly increased expenditures and donations in recent elections to record-breaking highs.
Donations made to political groups or candidates must be disclosed under state law for greater transparency in elections.
Disclosures of political contributions can be unclear or murky due to gaps in information and misreporting.
Top Political Contributions in Iowa for week ending May 6
| Committee | Contributor | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| IFC, PAC | Pete Brownell | $15,000 | 5/4/2023 |
| Abatepac | Tammy Streigle | $1,117 | 4/30/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Stephen Goodenow | $1,000 | 5/3/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Peg Scott | $500 | 5/4/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Bruce Bellamy | $400 | 5/4/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Jim Lents | $300 | 5/4/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Karen Havens | $300 | 5/4/2023 |
| Cosmetology Arts and Sciences Political Action Committee | Charles Fiegen | $230 | 5/1/2023 |
| Cosmetology Arts and Sciences Political Action Committee | Andrew Oswald | $150 | 5/1/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Shane Greenleaf | $125 | 5/2/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Jeffrey Putzier | $100 | 5/4/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Michael Tungesvik | $100 | 5/4/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Hans Pollard | $100 | 5/4/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Michael Carr | $100 | 5/4/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Richard Blomgren | $100 | 5/4/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Cynthia Smith | $100 | 5/3/2023 |
| Vote NO to Save Our Library | Anne McCullough Kelly | $100 | 5/4/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Megan Edwards | $50 | 5/4/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Betty David | $50 | 5/4/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Margie Main | $50 | 5/4/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Pam Long | $50 | 5/4/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Abigail Long | $50 | 5/4/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | April Sudbrock | $50 | 5/4/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Samantha Perry | $50 | 5/4/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Kevin Houston | $50 | 5/4/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Ami Christensen | $50 | 5/4/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | John Pierschbacher | $50 | 5/4/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Jessi Christensen | $50 | 5/4/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Matthew Mensing | $50 | 5/4/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Keri Sickles | $50 | 5/4/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Brian Eisbach | $50 | 5/4/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Amy Boling | $50 | 5/4/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Stephanie Valentine | $50 | 5/4/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Paul Nelson | $50 | 5/4/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Kristen Bates | $50 | 5/4/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Matthew Johnson | $43 | 5/3/2023 |
| Abatepac | Mike and Karen Cmelik | $20 | 4/30/2023 |
| Sioux City Professional Firefighters Association Local #7 | Justin Blair | $19 | 5/4/2023 |
| Abatepac | Kristy and Kevin Wilde | $10 | 4/30/2023 |
| Cosmetology Arts and Sciences Political Action Committee | Justin Latham | $10 | 5/1/2023 |
| IFC, PAC | Chauncey Letner | $10 | 5/5/2023 |
| Abatepac | Rene Book | $5 | 4/30/2023 |
| Abatepac | Kent Clemons | $5 | 4/30/2023 |
| Abatepac | Dan Juhl | $5 | 4/30/2023 |
| Abatepac | Jason Mosiman | $5 | 4/30/2023 |
| Abatepac | Carl Nolte | $5 | 4/30/2023 |
| Abatepac | Melita Clemons | $5 | 4/30/2023 |
| Northwest Des Moines Democrats | William Brauch | $5 | 5/4/2023 |
| Sioux City Professional Firefighters Association Local #7 | Marc Smith | $5 | 5/4/2023 |
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