There have been $4,301 total contributions made to political candidates by individuals and organizations in Haines City, 36.3 percent of which have gone to Republican Party of Florida candidates.
The candidate that received the most money in contributions from the individuals and organizations was the Republican Party of Florida candidate Melony Bell.
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. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, eleven states have no limits on how much can be contributed to a candidate by individual donors, while the other 39 states often limit the amount someone can contribute based on the office the candidate is running for.
| Donor | Candidate | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markeishia Smith | Michele Rayner | Florida Democratic Party | $250 |
| Cruz Bianny De La | Julio L. Rocha | Florida Democratic Party | $200 |
| Sarah Ray | Jared West | Florida Democratic Party | $100 |
| Gail Rushford | Jared West | Florida Democratic Party | $100 |
| County Auto Auction of Central Florida | Melony Bell | Republican Party of Florida | $1,000 |
| Nancy Rodriguez | Bruno Portigliatti | Republican Party of Florida | $250 |
| Paul Senft H | Danny Kushmer | Republican Party of Florida | $100 |
| Paul H. Senft | Randy Maggard | Republican Party of Florida | $100 |
| Earle Lee | Bruno Portigliatti | Republican Party of Florida | $100 |
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