There were at least 13 contributions made to political candidates and committees by Mercury Public Affairs employees, 61.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randy Minniear | Thomas H. Kean Jr. | Republican Party | $2,100 |
| Conor Fennessy | Thomas H. Kean Jr. | Republican Party | $1,500 |
| Michael Duhaime | Thomas W. Reed II | Republican Party | $1,000 |
| Thomas Doherty | Donna Shalala | Democratic Party | $500 |
| Afzal Barlas | Kate Gibbs | Republican Party | $500 |
| Afzal Barlas | - | Republican Party | $500 |
| Michael Soliman | Donna Shalala | Democratic Party | $300 |
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