Durham Reporter

USAA employee Anitra Royster has contributed a total of $1,400 to Democratic Party candidate Erica Danette Smith, according to Federal Election Commission (FEC).

There were at least two contributions made to political candidates and committees by USAA employees, 100 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
Christine Giovannoli	Joe Biden	Democratic Party	$15

Numbers are accurate as of November 27, 2020.