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Jackson College employee John Ortega contributes a total of $185 to Democratic Party candidate Gary Peters

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Jackson College employee John Ortega has contributed a total of $185 to Democratic Party candidate Gary Peters, according to Federal Election Commission (FEC).

There were at least 11 contributions made to political candidates and committees by Jackson College employees, 63.6 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.

John Ortega's contributions
CommitteeCandidatePartyAmount
Peters for MichiganGary PetersDemocratic Party$185
Dscc-Democratic Party$50

Other donations by employees of Jackson College
EmployeeCandidatePartyAmount
Daniel J. PhelanGretchen DriskellDemocratic Party$4,600
Robin Craft-JonesBernard SandersDemocratic Party$1,980
Daniel PhelanTimothy L. WalbergRepublican Party$1,000
Albert Krieger-$500
Albert G. Krieger-$500
Michael WalravenJoe BidenDemocratic Party$217
Michael WalravenElizabeth WarrenDemocratic Party$165
Keenan RisingerJoe BidenDemocratic Party$109
Victor B. Marshall-$70
Numbers are accurate as of November 27, 2020.

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