Xiaotian Lu made the largest political donation in the state during the week ending June 3, giving $600 to the Bill Lu for Ankeny on May 31, 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 June 3
| Committee | Contributor | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Lu for Ankeny | Xiaotian Lu | $600 | 5/31/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | David Henry | $250 | 5/31/2023 |
| Iowa Certified Public Accountants, PAC | John Kuehnle | $100 | 6/1/2023 |
| Abatepac | Frank Carns | $75 | 6/2/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Matthew Johnson | $43 | 6/3/2023 |
| Iowa Certified Public Accountants, PAC | James Pratt | $25 | 6/1/2023 |
| Iowa Certified Public Accountants, PAC | Jane Gaffney | $25 | 6/1/2023 |
| Iowa Certified Public Accountants, PAC | Julie Spencer | $25 | 6/1/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Larry Loghry | $25 | 5/31/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Henry Russell | $25 | 5/31/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Martin McCartney | $25 | 5/31/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Timothy Greenwood | $25 | 5/31/2023 |
| Iowa Certified Public Accountants, PAC | Mark Schuling | $25 | 6/1/2023 |
| Abatepac | Matt Davis | $20 | 5/30/2023 |
| Abatepac | R.C. Adams | $20 | 5/30/2023 |
| Abatepac | Mark and Michelle Gunton | $20 | 5/30/2023 |
| Abatepac | Mark Maxwell | $20 | 5/30/2023 |
| Abatepac | Christopher and Tammy Wheeldon | $20 | 5/30/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Karen Aduddell | $20 | 5/31/2023 |
| Abatepac | Brett Peterson | $20 | 5/30/2023 |
| Abatepac | Melissa McDonald | $15 | 5/30/2023 |
| Abatepac | Dennis Noe | $10 | 5/30/2023 |
| Abatepac | Dave Randall | $10 | 5/30/2023 |
| Abatepac | Lee Leland | $10 | 5/30/2023 |
| Abatepac | Richard Brockmeyer | $10 | 5/30/2023 |
| Abatepac | Annette and John Russell | $10 | 5/30/2023 |
| Abatepac | Rob Strovers | $10 | 5/30/2023 |
| Abatepac | Scott Sengbusch | $10 | 5/30/2023 |
| Abatepac | Dave Hoyt | $10 | 5/30/2023 |
| Abatepac | Tim Callahan | $10 | 5/30/2023 |
| Abatepac | Mike May | $9 | 5/30/2023 |
| Abatepac | Kristin Hodges | $6 | 5/30/2023 |
| Abatepac | Terry Winebrenner | $5 | 5/31/2023 |
| Abatepac | Roger Gallagher | $5 | 5/31/2023 |
| Abatepac | Roger Gallagher | $5 | 5/30/2023 |
| Abatepac | Rich Bruns | $5 | 5/30/2023 |
| Abatepac | Connie Cook | $5 | 5/30/2023 |
| Abatepac | Ronette Bonnell | $5 | 5/31/2023 |
| Abatepac | Gregory Evenson | $5 | 5/31/2023 |
| Abatepac | Steve Reeves | $5 | 5/30/2023 |
| Abatepac | Greg Cook | $5 | 5/30/2023 |
| Abatepac | Chris Terrell | $5 | 5/31/2023 |
| Abatepac | Steve Moody | $5 | 5/30/2023 |
| Abatepac | Breana Rondeau | $5 | 5/30/2023 |
| Abatepac | Kelly Hodges | $5 | 5/30/2023 |
| Abatepac | Michael Gillespie | $5 | 5/30/2023 |
| Abatepac | Mike Jr. May | $5 | 5/30/2023 |
| Abatepac | Bob Ihle | $5 | 5/31/2023 |
| Abatepac | Janet Cooper | $3 | 5/30/2023 |
