According to OpenSecrets, Iowans have contributed more than $30 million during the 2024 election cycle.
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. For the 2024 federal elections, independent expenditures have reached a record $4.5 billion, with over half of the spending coming from organizations that do not fully disclose their funding sources.
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.
| Committee | Contributor | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman for Freedom Committee | Benjamin Sherman | $1,000 | 12/26/2024 |
| Sherman for Freedom Committee | Tom and Sue Cannon | $1,000 | 12/24/2024 |
| Sherman for Freedom Committee | Stacy Besch | $500 | 12/26/2024 |
| Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company, PAC | David Wingert | $330 | 12/27/2024 |
| Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company, PAC | Roby Shay | $300 | 12/27/2024 |
| Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company, PAC | Bill Simonaitis | $300 | 12/27/2024 |
| Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company, PAC | Jeff Menary | $210 | 12/27/2024 |
| Sherman for Freedom Committee | Greg and Deb Davis | $200 | 12/28/2024 |
| Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company, PAC | Christopher Hansen | $150 | 12/27/2024 |
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