There were at least seven contributions made to political candidates and committees by University of South Florida employees, 100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernie 2020 | Bernard Sanders | Democratic Party | $1,200 |
| Jaime Harrison for US Senate | Jaime Harrison | Democratic Party | $550 |
| Eva Putzova for Congress | Eva Putzova | Democratic Party | $450 |
| The Markey Committee | Edward John Markey | Democratic Party | $250 |
| Warren for President, Inc. | Elizabeth Warren | Democratic Party | $100 |
| Employee | Candidate | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jame Demilio | Bernard Sanders | Democratic Party | $2,000 |
| Jame Demilio | Bernard Sanders | Democratic Party | $100 |
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