These Idaho 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Crapo for US Senate | Michael D. Crapo | $244,601 | Boise, ID |
| Bryan Smith for Idaho Inc. | Bryan Smith | $106,604 | Idaho Falls, ID |
| Russ Fulcher for Idaho | Russell Fulcher | $36,751 | Meridian, ID |
| Jim Risch for U.S. Senate Committee | James E. Risch | $31,890 | Boise, ID |
| Cleveland for Senate Committee | Scott Oh Cleveland | $10,648 | Eagle, ID |
| Committee to Elect Brenda Bourn for Senate | Brenda Bourn | $7,159 | Meridian, ID |
| Trotter for United States Senate | James Scott Trotter | $3,850 | Lewiston, ID |
| Friends of Ramont Turnbull | Ramont Thomas Turnbull | $2,900 | Meridian, ID |
| David Roth for US Senate | David Jordan Roth | $500 | Idaho Falls, ID |
