There were at least eight contributions made to political candidates and committees by Lea County State Bank employees, 75 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Ronchetti for New Mexico | Mark Ronchetti | Republican Party | $5,600 |
| Common Sense New Mexico | - | $5,000 |
| Employee | Candidate | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam S. Spencer Jr. | - | Republican Party | $3,500 |
| Samuel Spencer | Michelle Garcia Holmes | Republican Party | $2,000 |
| Samuel S. Spencer | Mick Rich | Republican Party | $1,000 |
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