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 March 9
| Committee | Contributor | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Simonson for City Council | Michael Whalen | $5,000 | 3/8/2024 |
| Mike Simonson for City Council | Abe Wolf | $5,000 | 3/7/2024 |
| Mike Simonson for City Council | Ron Daniels | $5,000 | 3/7/2024 |
| Mike Simonson for City Council | Richard Margulies | $2,500 | 3/7/2024 |
| Mike Simonson for City Council | David Carlson | $1,000 | 3/9/2024 |
| Mike Simonson for City Council | Jared Johnson | $1,000 | 3/4/2024 |
| Mike Simonson for City Council | Sally Pederson | $1,000 | 3/4/2024 |
| Mike Simonson for City Council | Kurtis Denison | $500 | 3/9/2024 |
| Mike Simonson for City Council | Beth Koester | $500 | 3/7/2024 |
| Mike Simonson for City Council | Thomas Akers | $350 | 3/9/2024 |
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