There were at least 11 contributions made to political candidates and committees by Iowa State Savings Bank employees, 81.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karl Knock | Cindy Axne | Democratic Party | $16,100 |
| Karl Knock | Theresa Greenfield | Democratic Party | $4,300 |
| Karl Knock | Joe Biden | Democratic Party | $3,000 |
| Janet Knock | - | Democratic Party | $2,500 |
| Karl Knock | Rita Hart | Democratic Party | $2,100 |
| Karl Knock | - | Democratic Party | $1,000 |
| Karl Knock | Amy J. Klobuchar | Democratic Party | $600 |
| Karl Knock | Katherine Porter | Democratic Party | $500 |
| Karl Knock | - | $250 | |
| Karl Knock | Amy McGrath | Democratic Party | $250 |
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