There were at least nine contributions made to political candidates and committees by Celadon Systems, Inc. employees, 100 percent of which have gone to Democratic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy for America | Amy J. Klobuchar | Democratic Party | $5,750 |
| Angie Craig for Congress | Angela Dawn Craig | Democratic Party | $4,800 |
| Tina Smith for Minnesota | Tina Smith | Democratic Party | $3,000 |
| Tina Smith for Minnesota | Tina Smith | Democratic Party | $500 |
| Employee | Candidate | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valerie Root | Angela Dawn Craig | Democratic Party | $5,800 |
| Valerie Root | Amy J. Klobuchar | Democratic Party | $3,500 |
| Valerie Root | Tina Smith | Democratic Party | $2,250 |
| Valerie Root | Tina Smith | Democratic Party | $1,000 |
| Valerie Root | Sara Gideon | Democratic Party | $500 |
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