There were $13,398 in total contributions made to political candidates by Bedford citizens during 2019 and 2020, 84.9 percent of which went to Republican Party causes and candidates.
The candidate that received the most money in contributions from individuals and organizations in Iowa was the Republican candidate Kim Reynolds.
Donations made to political groups or candidates must be disclosed under state law for greater transparency in elections. While Congress created the Federal Election Commission to oversee federal elections in 1974, each state is left to regulate its local elections. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, eleven states have no limits on how much can be contributed to a candidate by individual donors, while the other 39 states often limit the amount someone can contribute based on the office the candidate is running for.
| Candidate | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Norris | Democratic | $50 |
| Jennifer Pellant | Democratic | $25 |
| Donor | Candidate | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Brummett | Jennifer Pellant | Democratic | $25 |
| Betty Brummett | Joseph Norris | Democratic | $50 |
| Brian Mericle | Rob Haley | Republican | $20 |
| Brianne Fister | Patrick Grassley | Republican | $1,000 |
| Cole Walters | Joseph Norris | Democratic | $50 |
| Donna Dougherty | Kim Reynolds | Republican | $25 |
| Evan Culbert | Scott Syroka | Not Available | $3 |
| Farms Sprague | Kim Reynolds | Republican | $200 |
| Iowa Harness Horsemens Association, PAC | Amy Sinclair | Republican | $150 |
| Iowa Harness Horsemens Association, PAC | Bob Kressig | Democratic | $250 |
| Iowa Harness Horsemens Association, PAC | Brian Best | Republican | $250 |
| Iowa Harness Horsemens Association, PAC | Cecil Dolecheck | Republican | $150 |
| Iowa Harness Horsemens Association, PAC | Charles Schneider | Republican | $150 |
| Iowa Harness Horsemens Association, PAC | Craig Johnson | Republican | $250 |
| Iowa Harness Horsemens Association, PAC | Craig Williams | Republican | $250 |
| Iowa Harness Horsemens Association, PAC | David Deyoe | Republican | $250 |
| Iowa Harness Horsemens Association, PAC | Dean Fisher | Republican | $250 |
| Iowa Harness Horsemens Association, PAC | Dustin Hite | Republican | $250 |
| Iowa Harness Horsemens Association, PAC | Jack Whitver | Republican | $1,000 |
| Iowa Harness Horsemens Association, PAC | Jacob Chapman | Republican | $150 |
| Iowa Harness Horsemens Association, PAC | Jarad Klein | Republican | $150 |
| Iowa Harness Horsemens Association, PAC | Jeff Edler | Republican | $250 |
| Iowa Harness Horsemens Association, PAC | Jesse Green | Republican | $250 |
| Iowa Harness Horsemens Association, PAC | John Wills | Republican | $250 |
| Iowa Harness Horsemens Association, PAC | Jon Jacobsen | Republican | $250 |
| Iowa Harness Horsemens Association, PAC | Jonathan Thorup | Republican | $250 |
| Iowa Harness Horsemens Association, PAC | Joseph Mitchell | Republican | $250 |
| Iowa Harness Horsemens Association, PAC | Karin Derry | Democratic | $250 |
| Iowa Harness Horsemens Association, PAC | Lee Hein | Republican | $2,500 |
| Iowa Harness Horsemens Association, PAC | Liz Mathis | Democratic | $250 |
| Iowa Harness Horsemens Association, PAC | Matt Windschitl | Republican | $250 |
| Iowa Harness Horsemens Association, PAC | Megan Jones | Republican | $400 |
| Iowa Harness Horsemens Association, PAC | Mike Sexton | Republican | $750 |
| Iowa Harness Horsemens Association, PAC | Pam Jochum | Democratic | $250 |
| Iowa Harness Horsemens Association, PAC | Patrick Grassley | Republican | $250 |
| Iowa Harness Horsemens Association, PAC | Ray Sorensen | Republican | $250 |
| Iowa Harness Horsemens Association, PAC | Rick Olson | Democratic | $250 |
| Iowa Harness Horsemens Association, PAC | Robert Kaufmann | Republican | $500 |
| Iowa Harness Horsemens Association, PAC | Roby Smith | Republican | $250 |
| Iowa Harness Horsemens Association, PAC | Scott Ourth | Democratic | $150 |
| Iowa Harness Horsemens Association, PAC | Todd Prichard | Democratic | $250 |
| Iowa Harness Horsemens Association, PAC | Vicki Lensing | Democratic | $150 |
| Michael and Diane Ware | Robin Ambrose | Republican | $50 |
| Paul Ackley | Mark Costello | Republican | $150 |
| Randal and Jenice Simmons | Kim Reynolds | Republican | $25 |
| Roger Brummett | Jennifer Pellant | Democratic | $100 |
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