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 Oct. 12
| Committee | Contributor | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Merrill for sheriff | Marilyn Merrill | $1,491 | 10/7/2024 |
| scott buban | Daniel Buban | $1,043 | 10/7/2024 |
| Ankeny Area Democrats | Jeanne Houge | $300 | 10/6/2024 |
| Lapointe For Supervisor | -- | $200 | 10/7/2024 |
| Ankeny Area Democrats | Shari Hawk | $100 | 10/6/2024 |
| Ankeny Area Democrats | Douglas Snook | $100 | 10/6/2024 |
| Mark Matlage for Supervisor | John Hughes | $100 | 10/7/2024 |
| Mark Matlage for Supervisor | Dennis Judkins | $50 | 10/7/2024 |
| Ankeny Area Democrats | Don Miller | $21 | 10/6/2024 |
| Sioux City Professional Firefighters Association Local #7 | Jesse Pederson | $19 | 10/12/2024 |
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