There were at least 16 contributions made to political candidates and committees by Chicago Council on Global Affairs employees, 87.5 percent of which have gone to Democratic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Levin for Congress | Andy Levin | Democratic Party | $5,600 |
| Cal Cunningham Victory Fund | - | $2,000 | |
| Hickenlooper for Colorado | John W. Hickenlooper | Democratic Party | $1,000 |
| Cal for Nc | Cal Cunningham | Democratic Party | $1,000 |
| Committee to Elect Jared Golden | Jared Golden | Democratic Party | $500 |
| Employee | Candidate | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Hanson | Sean Casten | Democratic Party | $2,750 |
| Brian Hanson | Lauren A. Underwood | Democratic Party | $2,200 |
| Dina Smeltz | Pete Buttigieg | Democratic Party | $500 |
| Brian Hanson | Sharice Davids | Democratic Party | $500 |
| Brian Hanson | Joe Biden | Democratic Party | $450 |
| Anna Edwards | Pete Buttigieg | Democratic Party | $400 |
| Susan Kahan | Elaine Luria | Democratic Party | $360 |
| Phil Levy | Michael John Gallagher | Republican Party | $250 |
| Brian Hanson | Sara Gideon | Democratic Party | $250 |
| Brian Hanson | Cal Cunningham | Democratic Party | $250 |
| Brian Hanson | Theresa Greenfield | Democratic Party | $250 |
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