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 Jan. 20
| Committee | Contributor | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens for Gary Dickey | Gary Dickey | $50,000 | 1/17/2024 |
| Mike Simonson for City Council | Richard Deming | $5,000 | 1/17/2024 |
| Mike Simonson for City Council | Harry Bookey | $5,000 | 1/19/2024 |
| Mike Simonson for City Council | Steve Lacy | $5,000 | 1/18/2024 |
| Mike Simonson for City Council | Ed and Sue Kenny | $5,000 | 1/18/2024 |
| Mike Simonson for City Council | Graham Cook | $2,500 | 1/19/2024 |
| Mike Simonson for City Council | Beverly Hutney | $1,500 | 1/18/2024 |
| Mike Simonson for City Council | Jennifer Cooper | $1,000 | 1/19/2024 |
| Mike Simonson for City Council | David Brown | $500 | 1/14/2024 |
| Mike Simonson for City Council | Graham Gillette | $500 | 1/18/2024 |
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