The Largest Donors to New York Candidates

A bunch of white businessman, they almost all gave generously to Gov. Cuomo.

By Jordan Laird

Any politician would say they’re not beholden to large donors, but large donors certainly get their foot in the door and the chance to bend the recipients’ ear. According to analysis of data from the National Institute on Money in State Politics, the top 10 largest individual donors to New York candidates in this election cycle were – despite all being residents of New York – not representative of the average New Yorker: nine of them are men and all of them white. Most are corporate executives, including three in the financial and investment industry, two in the health industry and two who work primarily in real estate, while others have significant real estate investments.

This list includes donations to candidates for Congress or the U.S. Senate from New York, candidates for statewide office and the state Legislature, or their campaign committees. It does not count local elections.

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Source: City & State - New York (via Empire Report New York)