There were at least 19 contributions made to political candidates and committees by Abo Empire employees, 94.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claire Chase for Congress | Claire Chase | Republican Party | $5,600 |
| Claire Chase for Congress | Claire Chase | Republican Party | $2,800 |
| Mark Ronchetti for New Mexico | Mark Ronchetti | Republican Party | $2,600 |
| Imagine Brett for Congress | Brett Kokinadis | Republican Party | $2,000 |
| Ipaa Wildcatters Fund | - | $1,000 |
| Employee | Candidate | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Yates | Michelle Garcia Holmes | Republican Party | $5,000 |
| John Yates | Martha Mcsally | Republican Party | $2,800 |
| John Yates | Mark Ronchetti | Republican Party | $2,800 |
| Ryan Price | Claire Chase | Republican Party | $2,000 |
| John Yates III | Claire Chase | Republican Party | $2,000 |
| John Yates | Irene Armendariz-Jackson | Republican Party | $2,000 |
| John Yates | - | Republican Party | $1,500 |
| Steven Richards | - | Republican Party | $271 |
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