There were at least 14 contributions made to political candidates and committees by Michels employees, 78.6 percent of which have gone to Republican Party causes and candidates.
According to the Federal Elections Commission, donations made to political groups or candidates must be disclosed under state law for greater transparency in elections. In a study by opensecrets.org, they found the state with the highest percentage of contributions going to Democrats was Vermont with over 86-percent of the money going to Democratic candidates and committees. The most Republican-leaning state was Mississippi with over 71-percent of the money going to Republican candidates and committees.
| Committee | Candidate | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winred | - | Republican Party | $1,916 |
| Trump Make America Great Again Committee | - | $795 | |
| Jim Jordan for Congress | James D. Jordan | Republican Party | $740 |
| Nrsc | Dan Sullivan | Republican Party | $541 |
| McConnell Senate Committee | Mitch McConnell | Republican Party | $168 |
| Republican National Committee | - | Republican Party | $142 |
| Employee | Candidate | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catl Dichler | - | Republican Party | $664 |
| Paul Helgeland | - | Republican Party | $135 |
| Paul Helgeland | - | $110 |
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