James Kennedy, Jr., George Schneidermann, Pat Gebel, and Scott Schneidermann donated the most of Iowa political fundraisers, according to Iowa.gov.
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 April 22
| Committee | Contributor | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | James Kennedy, Jr. | $500 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | George Schneidermann | $500 | 4/20/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Pat Gebel | $500 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Teresa Kennedy | $500 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Scott Schneidermann | $500 | 4/20/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Dan Zitelman | $275 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Robert Ladd | $200 | 4/20/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Sam Devine | $200 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Derek Olberding | $150 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Kennis Peters | $150 | 4/20/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Austin Coon | $100 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Aaron Zumbach | $100 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Bryan Vander Lee | $100 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Todd Steffen | $100 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Richard Anderson | $100 | 4/20/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Brian Lubben | $100 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Julie Wieneke | $100 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Leo Hickie | $100 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Jamie Frett | $100 | 4/19/2023 |
| Jo Ann Beer for FairFax Mayor | Jo Beer | $100 | 4/21/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Dawn Rottink | $100 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | John Heying | $100 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Jon King | $100 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Glenn Hay | $100 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Heather Bissell | $100 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Brad Bunce | $90 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Joan Klaren | $75 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Lisa Schiffer | $75 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Ryan Small | $75 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Cathy Boesenberg | $50 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Betty Soukup | $50 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Jennifer Noonan | $50 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Megan Niewoehner | $50 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Michael Funke | $50 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Kim Pins | $50 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | David Lantz | $50 | 4/20/2023 |
| Abatepac | William Gurnett | $50 | 4/19/2023 |
| IFC, PAC | Michael Biermann | $50 | 4/20/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Terry Harder | $50 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Gregory Hoefer | $50 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Donald Schroeder | $50 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Mindy Burds | $50 | 4/20/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Holly Ingles | $50 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Timothy Hendricks | $50 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Kristina Johnson | $50 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Chelsey Brace | $50 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Jamie Stram | $50 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Deb Engler | $50 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Danielle Schmitt | $50 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Kathy Gruenberg | $50 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Jeffrey Theisen | $50 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Emily Adams | $50 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Suzanne Russell | $50 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Adam Staudt | $40 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Kathy McAllister | $40 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Vivian Clemen | $40 | 4/19/2023 |
| Abatepac | Dave Brincks | $36 | 4/19/2023 |
| Abatepac | Steven Menke | $30 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Emily Soppe | $30 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Julie Versluis | $25 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Christine Klenz | $25 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Patty Leuchs | $25 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Diane Even | $25 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Pauline Shatek | $25 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Lynne Pinegar | $25 | 4/19/2023 |
| Abatepac | Melissa and Nathan Evans | $25 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Laura Morehead | $25 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Beth Olson | $25 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Alan Besler | $25 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Allison Theisen | $25 | 4/19/2023 |
| Northwest Des Moines Democrats | Mary Ann Moore | $25 | 4/18/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Stacie Sullivan | $25 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Jody Lietz | $25 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Cindy Youel | $25 | 4/20/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | James Knabel | $25 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Natalie Jacobs | $25 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Brian Daly | $25 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Jeff Meyers | $25 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Laura Taylor | $25 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | MacKenzie Lacoste | $25 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Meghan Annable | $25 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Cheri Wheelan | $25 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Jan Schwers | $25 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Brittney Diercks | $25 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Diane Steffen | $25 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Kyle Staudt | $25 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Darci Engelhardt | $25 | 4/19/2023 |
| Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company, PAC | Linda Bernhard | $25 | 4/20/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Bruce Cannon | $25 | 4/19/2023 |
| Abatepac | Max Peterson | $23 | 4/19/2023 |
| Abatepac | Mark and Michelle Gunton | $20 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Chance Maiers | $20 | 4/19/2023 |
| Abatepac | Scott Sengbusch | $20 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Darla Kilburg | $20 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Cindy Sellnau | $20 | 4/19/2023 |
| Abatepac | Sally and Gregory Marquart | $20 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Tara Dewey | $20 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Lynn Connelly | $20 | 4/19/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Adrienne Driscoll | $20 | 4/19/2023 |
