These Vermont political organizations received the most money from campaign donations from Jan. 1 to March 31, according to the Federal Election Commission.
Donations made to political groups or candidates must be disclosed under state law for greater transparency in elections. While Congress created the Federal Election Commission to oversee federal elections in 1974, each state is left to regulate its local elections. The Government Accountability Office reviews current campaign finance law and makes recommendations for keeping the laws relevant.
Top first-quarter campaign contribution recipients
| Campaign Committee | Candidate | Amount | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welch for Vermont | Peter Francis Welch | $586,327 | Richmond, VT |
| Friends of Bernie Sanders | Bernard Sanders | $538,762 | Burlington, VT |
| Kesha for Vermont | Kesha Ram Hinsdale | $404,835 | Burlington, VT |
| Molly for Vermont | Molly Gray | $264,692 | Burlington, VT |
| Becca Balint for Vermont | Rebecca Becca Balint | $220,561 | Brattleboro, VT |
| Christina Nolan for U.S. Senate | Christina Nolan | $132,912 | Burlington, VT |
| Brock for Vermont | Brock Pierce | $28,200 | South Burlington, VT |
| People for Sianay Clifford | Sianay Chase Clifford | $5,036 | Essex Junction, VT |
| Friends of Niki Thran, Inc. | Alexandra Nicole Thran | $2,000 | Warren, VT |
| Ericka Redic for Congress | Ericka L. Redic | $1,460 | Burlington, VT |
| Leahy for U.S. Senator Committee | Patrick Joseph Leahy | $1,250 | Montpelier, VT |
