There were at least 17 contributions made to political candidates and committees by A to Z Drying, Inc. employees, 94.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alston Penfold | - | Republican Party | $25,695 |
| Alston W. Penfold | Joni K. Ernst | Republican Party | $10,000 |
| Alston Penfold | Ashley Hinson Arenholz | Republican Party | $8,400 |
| Alston Penfold | Donald Trump | Republican Party | $7,350 |
| Alston Penfold | Mitch McConnell | Republican Party | $3,480 |
| Alston Penfold | Joni K. Ernst | Republican Party | $2,000 |
| Alston Penfold | Lindsey Olin Graham | Republican Party | $1,400 |
| Alston Penfold | Randall Feenstra | Republican Party | $1,250 |
| Alston Penfold | David Young | Republican Party | $1,250 |
| Alston Penfold | Randall Feenstra | Republican Party | $1,000 |
| Alston Penfold | Martha Mcsally | Republican Party | $905 |
| Alston Penfold | Susan M. Collins | Republican Party | $550 |
| Alston Penfold | - | Republican Party | $500 |
| Alston Penfold | John James | Republican Party | $375 |
| Alston Penfold | Steven Daines | Republican Party | $355 |
| Alston Penfold | Lindsey Olin Graham | Republican Party | $250 |
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