There were at least 11 contributions made to political candidates and committees by First Transit employees, 54.5 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.
| Employee | Candidate | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Corcoran | - | Republican Party | $1,703 |
| Andrew Patricia Reopelle | Bernard Sanders | Democratic Party | $1,188 |
| Andrew Patricia Reopelle | Bernard Sanders | Democratic Party | $858 |
| Allen Corcoran | Jason Lewis | Republican Party | $693 |
| Greg Tvedt Sr. | - | Democratic Party | $550 |
| Allen Corcoran | - | $540 | |
| Brian Keeler | Bernard Sanders | Democratic Party | $275 |
| Andrew Patricia Reopelle | Bernard Sanders | Democratic Party | $213 |
| Allen Corcoran | Tyler Kistner | Republican Party | $177 |
| Allen L. Corcoran | Donald Trump | Republican Party | $65 |
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