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 Feb. 10
| Committee | Contributor | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Simonson for City Council | Christine Sand | $5,000 | 2/5/2024 |
| Mike Simonson for City Council | David Hansen | $5,000 | 2/6/2024 |
| Mike Simonson for City Council | John Rhodes | $2,502 | 2/5/2024 |
| Mike Simonson for City Council | Rick Tollakson | $2,500 | 2/6/2024 |
| Mike Simonson for City Council | Laurine Raker | $2,500 | 2/6/2024 |
| Mike Simonson for City Council | James Myers | $1,000 | 2/7/2024 |
| Mike Simonson for City Council | Mike Cunningham | $250 | 2/6/2024 |
| Mike Simonson for City Council | Tom Bernau | $250 | 2/6/2024 |
| Daryn Hamilton for Supervisor | Daryn Hamilton | $197 | 2/5/2024 |
| Ida County Democratic Central Committee | Don and Linda Friedrichsen | $100 | 2/8/2024 |
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