There have been $1,557 total contributions made to political candidates by individuals and organizations in Yulee, 75.6 percent of which have gone to Florida Democratic Party candidates.
The candidate that received the most money in contributions from the individuals and organizations was the Florida Democratic Party candidate Cynthia Smith.
Donations made to political groups or candidates must be disclosed under state law for greater transparency in elections. While Congress created the Federal Election Commission to oversee federal elections in 1974, each state is left to regulate its local elections. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, eleven states have no limits on how much can be contributed to a candidate by individual donors, while the other 39 states often limit the amount someone can contribute based on the office the candidate is running for.
Donor | Candidate | Party | Amount |
---|---|---|---|
Eric Warren Cobb Jr. | Cynthia Smith | Florida Democratic Party | $1,000 |
Kelly Greco | Joshua Hicks | Florida Democratic Party | $100 |
Justin Taylor | Cord Byrd | Republican Party of Florida | $250 |
William A. Lusk | Randy Maggard | Republican Party of Florida | $100 |