There were at least 51 contributions made to political candidates and committees by VGM Group employees, 27.5 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.
| Employee | Candidate | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| James E. Walsh | - | $8,127 | |
| Tom Powers | Joe Biden | Democratic Party | $7,390 |
| Michael A. Kloos | - | $3,075 | |
| Michael Mallaro | Abby Finkenauer | Democratic Party | $2,750 |
| Melodie H. Maerz | - | $2,400 | |
| David J. Kazynski | - | $1,850 | |
| Tom Powers | Cindy Axne | Democratic Party | $1,600 |
| Michael Mallaro | Theresa Greenfield | Democratic Party | $1,000 |
| Michael Mallaro | - | $1,000 | |
| John Thomas Powers | Rita Hart | Democratic Party | $850 |
| Mark J. Higley | - | $725 | |
| Michael Kloos | Abby Finkenauer | Democratic Party | $700 |
| Christapher A. Miehe | - | $667 | |
| Michael Mallaro | John K. Delaney | Democratic Party | $600 |
| John T. Powers | - | $600 | |
| Thomas J. Powers | Tammy L. Duckworth | Democratic Party | $550 |
| Jeremy S. Kauten | - | $500 | |
| Client Geffert | - | $500 | |
| Anthony S. Owen | - | $500 | |
| Mary Avenanti | Elizabeth Warren | Democratic Party | $263 |
| Jeremy Kauten | Abby Finkenauer | Democratic Party | $250 |
| Tom Powers | Michael F. Bennet | Democratic Party | $225 |
| Tim J. Hoffman | - | $195 | |
| Peter J. Fowler | - | $156 | |
| John Thomas Powers | Joe Biden | Democratic Party | $150 |
| Tom Powers | - | $126 | |
| Tom Powers | Rita Hart | Democratic Party | $125 |
| Troy C. Mangrich | - | $90 | |
| William R. Wilson | - | $67 | |
| Todd D. Eagen | - | $60 | |
| Thomas M. Moody | - | $60 | |
| Scott E. Weston | - | $60 | |
| Ronald L. Green II | - | $60 | |
| Mindy S. Casterton-Humpal | - | $60 | |
| Michael T. Isaacson | - | $60 | |
| Mark A. Richmann | - | $60 | |
| Kevin D. Mishler | - | $60 | |
| John H. Carter | - | $60 | |
| John E. Gallagher | - | $60 | |
| Jeremy D. Stolz | - | $60 | |
| Debora G. Kline | - | $60 | |
| Daniel C. Richtsmeier | - | $60 | |
| Craig A. Douglas | - | $60 | |
| Christopher P. Hetherton | - | $60 | |
| Brad W. Werkmeister | - | $60 | |
| Amy J. Camarata | - | $60 | |
| Greg A. Packer | - | $45 | |
| David C. Harberts | - | $24 | |
| Shannon D. Kofta | - | $10 | |
| James T. Greatorex | - | $7 |
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