These Vermont political organizations received the most money from campaign donations from July 1 to Sept. 30, 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 third-quarter campaign contribution recipients
| Campaign Committee | Candidate | Amount | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Bernie Sanders | Bernard Sanders | $113,114 | Burlington, VT |
| Welch for Vermont | Peter Francis Welch | $89,227 | Richmond, VT |
| Becca Balint for Vermont | Rebecca Becca Balint | $67,028 | Brattleboro, VT |
| Molly for Vermont | Molly Gray | $52,885 | Burlington, VT |
| Myers Mermel for Vermont | Myers Mermel | $28,245 | Manchester, VT |
| Gerald Malloy for US Senate Vermont | Gerald Malloy | $10,300 | Perkinsville, VT |
| Christina Nolan for U.S. Senate | Christina Nolan | $9,778 | Burlington, VT |
| Isaac for Vermont | Isaac Evans-Frantz | $9,733 | Brattleboro, VT |
| Ericka Redic for Congress | Ericka L. Redic | $1,500 | Burlington, VT |
| People for Sianay Clifford | Sianay Chase Clifford | $544 | Essex Junction, VT |
| Friends of Niki Thran, Inc. | Alexandra Nicole Thran | $50 | Warren, VT |
