Michael Andreski made the largest political donation in the state during the week ending May 20, giving $4,304 to the Andreski For Iowa House on May 16, 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 May 20
| Committee | Contributor | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andreski For Iowa House | Michael Andreski | $4,304 | 5/16/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Ronald Hansen | $500 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Rick Burras | $400 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | David Martin | $400 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | David Stilwell | $400 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Gina Curtin | $400 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Justin Sweeney | $400 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Thomas Thomson | $400 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Gail Prestemon | $400 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | David Hahn | $400 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Alan Johnson | $400 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Philip Keese | $250 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Scott Swansen | $100 | 5/15/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Ben Miller | $100 | 5/15/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Jay Johnson | $100 | 5/15/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Bradley Schoneberg | $100 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Ben Miller | $100 | 5/16/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Jay Johnson | $100 | 5/16/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Jay Johnson | $100 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Tyler Sims | $100 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Josh Meyer | $100 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Scott Thomson | $100 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Ben Grimstad | $100 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Steven Brady | $100 | 5/16/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Randy Ludwig | $100 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | John Peglow | $100 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | John Anderson | $100 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Mike Henderson | $100 | 5/15/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Clay Boatman | $100 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Terry Nielsen | $100 | 5/15/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Pat Gebel | $100 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | John Miller | $100 | 5/16/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Rod Backes | $100 | 5/16/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | John Miller | $100 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Rod Backes | $100 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Amy Braack | $100 | 5/16/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Amy Braack | $100 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | John Miller | $100 | 5/15/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | David Jarvill | $100 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Rod Backes | $100 | 5/15/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Devin Boyer | $100 | 5/16/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Mark Swan | $100 | 5/16/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Mark Dicken | $100 | 5/16/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Ben Buckley | $100 | 5/15/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Tim Oetzmann | $100 | 5/16/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Paul Hill | $100 | 5/16/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Robert Howard | $100 | 5/16/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Jeffrey Burkhart | $100 | 5/15/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Sharon Presnall | $100 | 5/15/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Patrick Hagan | $100 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Dan Zitelman | $100 | 5/16/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Sharon Presnall | $100 | 5/16/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Blake Crow | $100 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Adam Pelzer | $100 | 5/16/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Sharon Presnall | $100 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Rodney Duroe | $100 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Robert J. Douglas | $100 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Matthew McMichael | $100 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Robert J. Douglas | $100 | 5/16/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Robert Woollums | $100 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Cody Phelps | $100 | 5/15/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | John Nagle | $100 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Todd Means | $100 | 5/16/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Brian Erickson | $100 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Brad Davis | $100 | 5/16/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Stacy Snyder | $100 | 5/15/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Nate Dunn | $100 | 5/16/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Tim Finer | $100 | 5/16/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Dave Farris | $100 | 5/16/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Michael Drees | $100 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Caitlin Brandt | $75 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Delmar Frick | $75 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Craig Tucker | $75 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | R. L. Chittick | $75 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | James Field | $75 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Angela Kendall | $75 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Joe Kaufmann | $75 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Gene Schroeder | $75 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Edna Garrett | $75 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Marie Ziegler | $75 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Clay Boatman | $60 | 5/16/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Andrew Roach | $60 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Clay Boatman | $60 | 5/15/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Jeff Burris | $60 | 5/15/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Mike Mulnix | $60 | 5/15/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Pat Marget | $60 | 5/15/2023 |
| Cosmetology Arts and Sciences Political Action Committee | Kevin and Susan Rentz | $50 | 5/15/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Matthew Lujano | $50 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Lucas Faron | $50 | 5/16/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Lucas Faron | $50 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Adam Causey | $50 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Scott Dobesh | $50 | 5/16/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Nick Callison | $50 | 5/16/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Nathan Motley | $50 | 5/15/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | W. Tinsman | $50 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Terry Dooley | $50 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Jerry Warrick | $50 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Mark Dicken | $50 | 5/17/2023 |
| Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions | Christopher Lam | $50 | 5/17/2023 |
