There were at least 12 contributions made to political candidates and committees by Gus Machado Ford employees, 75 percent of which have gone to Republican 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.
| Committee | Candidate | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salazar for Congress | Maria Elvira Salazar | Republican Party | $7,500 |
| Irina Vilarino for Congress | Irina Vilarino | Republican Party | $6,600 |
| Mario Diaz-Balart for Congress | Mario Diaz-Balart | Republican Party | $5,600 |
| Carlos Gimenez for Congress | Carlos Gimenez | Republican Party | $2,800 |
| Alaskans for Dan Sullivan | Dan Sullivan | Republican Party | $2,300 |
| Scalise Leadership Fund | - | $2,000 |
| Employee | Candidate | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilliam Machado | Irina Vilarino | Republican Party | $5,600 |
| Victor R. Benitez | Maria Elvira Salazar | Republican Party | $1,000 |
| Victor Benitez | Debbie Wasserman Schultz | Democratic Party | $1,000 |
| Victor Benitez | - | Republican Party | $900 |
| Victor Benitez | Donald Trump | Republican Party | $721 |
| Victor Benitez | - | $600 |
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