Contractor and Union Spending
In a pair of stories on Oct. 29, Government Executive reporters Robert Brodsky and Alyssa Rosenberg explored how much money contract employees and unions have given this election season, and which candidates or political parties they have supported. The charts that follow summarize their findings.
Contributions from employees of the 50 largest private federal contractors
| Candidate | Total Number | Total Amount | Amount Since Clinching the Nomination |
| Barack Obama | 4,131 | $1,950,183 | $1,251,000 |
| John McCain | 1,358 | $944,241 | $659,000 |
Figures are current through Oct. 27, and do not include contributions from employees of the University of California System, the only public sector entity on the top 50 list. Source: Center for Responsive Politics
To read the story on contractor employee contributions, click here.
Union contributions to presidential and congressional campaigns
| Union | Total Amount | Portion Donated to Democrats | Portion Donated to Republicans |
| National Air Traffic Controllers Association | $1,900,000 | 79% | 21% |
| American Federation of Government Employees | $592,050 | 96% | 3% |
| National Treasury Employees Union | $306,100 | 95% | 5% |
| Professional Aviation Safety Specialists | $207,500 | 91% | 8% |
| International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers | $30,500 | 93% | 7% |
Figures are current through Oct. 19. Source: Center for Responsive Politics
To read the story on union campaign contributions and election activities, click here.
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