According to records, there have been $3,402 in campaign contributions made by individuals affiliated with Grand Rapids Community College as of November 3. Approximately 55.9 percent, or $1,902, of these contributions were made to Democratic Party candidates and committees.
Tom Neils' contribution of $1,000 to Democratic Party Gary Peters was the largest contribution made by someone affiliated with Grand Rapids Community College since January 1, 2019.
According to an Inside Higher Ed analysis of federal elections data, individuals that were affiliated with colleges and universities have donated five times more money to Joe Biden than to President Trump. A study by Pew Research in 2017 found that 58 percent of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents thought colleges and universities have a negative impact on the way things are going in this country.
| Individual | Candidate | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Neils | Gary Peters | Democratic Party | $1,000 |
| Kimberly Galdes | Joel John Langlois | Republican Party | $950 |
| Leora Godfrey | Frederick Stephen Upton | Republican Party | $500 |
| Thomas Neils | Gary Peters | Democratic Party | $500 |
| Carl Uzarski | Bernard Sanders | Democratic Party | $402 |
| Ray Hinkle | Donald Trump | Republican Party | $50 |
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