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 June 24
| Committee | Contributor | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| IFC, PAC | Cheryl Heinzman | $150 | 6/22/2023 |
| Abatepac | Todd Benjamin | $75 | 6/20/2023 |
| IFC, PAC | Michael Biermann | $50 | 6/22/2023 |
| IFC, PAC | Jeffery Ritter | $50 | 6/22/2023 |
| IFC, PAC | Ed Leedom | $50 | 6/22/2023 |
| Northwest Des Moines Democrats | Marti Anderson | $50 | 6/20/2023 |
| Northwest Des Moines Democrats | Mary Ann Moore | $25 | 6/20/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Terri Osby | $25 | 6/23/2023 |
| Iowa Certified Public Accountants, PAC | Troy V. Hassebrock | $25 | 6/20/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Michael Rozenboom | $20 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Chad Ellsworth | $20 | 6/23/2023 |
| Abatepac | Brett Peterson | $20 | 6/23/2023 |
| Abatepac | Cheryl Gries | $20 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Julie Gliha | $20 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Katie Fischer | $20 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | James Grieve | $20 | 6/23/2023 |
| Abatepac | Mark and Michelle Gunton | $20 | 6/23/2023 |
| Abatepac | Norman Gries | $20 | 6/23/2023 |
| Abatepac | Scott Sengbusch | $20 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Jenica Lensmeyer | $20 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Shelley Hardisty | $20 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Sharon Presnall | $12 | 6/23/2023 |
| Abatepac | Steve Reeves | $10 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Lara Wood | $10 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Chad McEnroe | $10 | 6/23/2023 |
| Northwest Des Moines Democrats | Brenda Schumann | $10 | 6/23/2023 |
| Abatepac | Jeff Pope | $10 | 6/23/2023 |
| Northwest Des Moines Democrats | Laura Sands | $10 | 6/20/2023 |
| Northwest Des Moines Democrats | Sandra Houts | $10 | 6/23/2023 |
| Abatepac | Greg Cook | $10 | 6/23/2023 |
| Abatepac | Chuck Craig | $10 | 6/23/2023 |
| Abatepac | Connie Cook | $10 | 6/23/2023 |
| Abatepac | Melissa McDonald | $6 | 6/23/2023 |
| Abatepac | Duane Dicks | $5 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Jennifer Link | $5 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Lori Ruble | $5 | 6/23/2023 |
| Abatepac | Rob Strovers | $5 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Oscar Tyler | $5 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Megan Severson | $5 | 6/23/2023 |
| Abatepac | Debbie Dicks | $5 | 6/23/2023 |
| Abatepac | Dave Mason | $5 | 6/23/2023 |
| Northwest Des Moines Democrats | Jacob Serfling | $5 | 6/21/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Penny Schmitt | $5 | 6/23/2023 |
| Abatepac | Rich Bruns | $5 | 6/23/2023 |
| Abatepac | Burton Mason | $5 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Mike Vernon | $5 | 6/23/2023 |
| Abatepac | Beverly Mason | $5 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Kara Jensen | $5 | 6/23/2023 |
| Abatepac | Sandra Shipman | $5 | 6/23/2023 |
| Abatepac | Kurtis Fountain | $5 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Kristina Reiter | $5 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Kimberly Beals | $5 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Christopher Marchese | $5 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Rachel Vespa | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Mindi Martin | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Michael Mosher | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Katie Berry | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Angie Shanks | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Stephanie Harris | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Brenda Cox | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Sam Lickteig | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Amanda Green | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Tim Mosbach | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Hannah Sloan | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Nikki Nollen | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Shana Light | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Kellie Davis | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Peggy Pitzenberger | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Nancy Hunt | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Joeldine Haug | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Presley Dvorak | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Andrew Mugge | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Ronette Schlatter | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Jessica Olsen | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Kathryn Schealler | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Robin Wagner | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Marcy Jensen | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Karin Smith | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Steve Kollasch | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Maggie Feldmann | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Katelyn Hofbauer | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | James Brinker | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Sean Hagan | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Summer Kadic | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Jennifer Wood | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Jennifer Siehlmann | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Teresa Osborn | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Charlene Jemes | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Emily Prochaska | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Barb Wasteney | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Michelle Smith | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Katie Shelburg | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Jennifer Gomez | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Kristi Gerstenberger | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Chanthasone Dary | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Julie Fritz | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Derek Read | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Liam Ruff | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Karla Williams | $4 | 6/23/2023 |
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