There were at least 10 contributions made to political candidates and committees by Averitt Express employees, 60 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.
| Committee | Candidate | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winred | - | Republican Party | $2,190 |
| Bishop for Congress | James Daniel Bishop | Republican Party | $1,425 |
| Elect Stony Rushing | - | Republican Party | $1,000 |
| Steve Daines for Montana | Steven Daines | Republican Party | $355 |
| Employee | Candidate | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harley Putnam | Bernard Sanders | Democratic Party | $963 |
| Leon Cantrell | - | $500 | |
| Leon Cantrell | - | Republican Party | $250 |
| Taylor Robertson | Joe Biden | Democratic Party | $105 |
| Dennis Street | - | Republican Party | $80 |
| David Slavin | - | $50 |
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