There were at least 11 contributions made to political candidates and committees by Trion Solutions employees, 100 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.
| Employee | Candidate | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| David L. Stone | John James | Republican Party | $15,600 |
| Bonner Upshaw III | John James | Republican Party | $14,400 |
| Maria Silamianos | Doug Slocum | Republican Party | $2,100 |
| Maria Silamianos | Doug Slocum | Republican Party | $1,500 |
| David L. Stone | John James | Republican Party | $1,000 |
| Craig Sherman | Lindsey Olin Graham | Republican Party | $500 |
| Craig Vanderburg | - | Republican Party | $350 |
| Maria Silamianos | Donald Trump | Republican Party | $332 |
| Maria Silamianos | Doug Slocum | Republican Party | $100 |
| Craig Vanderburg | - | Republican Party | $100 |
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