There were at least seven contributions made to political candidates and committees by Kessler Sign Company employees, 100 percent of which have gone to Republican 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Kessler | William Troy Balderson | Republican Party | $5,600 |
| Rodger D. Kessler | William Troy Balderson | Republican Party | $2,300 |
| Rodger D. Kessler | - | Republican Party | $500 |
| Bob Kessler | Robert Brian Gibbs | Republican Party | $500 |
| David Kessler | Steve Stivers | Republican Party | $350 |
| David Kessler | William Troy Balderson | Republican Party | $150 |
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