There were at least 15 contributions made to political candidates and committees by Mack Energy Corporation employees, 73.3 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.
| Employee | Candidate | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert C. Chase | - | $25,000 | |
| Richard L. Chase | - | $25,000 | |
| Mack Chase | - | $25,000 | |
| Robert Curtis Chase | Claire Chase | Republican Party | $16,800 |
| Richard Lance Chase | Claire Chase | Republican Party | $16,800 |
| Robert Chase | - | $10,000 | |
| Robert Chase | - | Republican Party | $2,800 |
| Robert Chase | Mark Ronchetti | Republican Party | $2,800 |
| Richard L. Chase | John R. Thune | Republican Party | $2,800 |
| Florence A. Livingston | Claire Chase | Republican Party | $2,000 |
| Claire Chase | - | Republican Party | $835 |
| Claire Chase | August Pfluger | Republican Party | $500 |
| Shelley George | Claire Chase | Republican Party | $250 |
| Riley E. Smith | - | Republican Party | $200 |
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