According to records, there have been $2,550 in campaign contributions made by individuals affiliated with Essex County College as of November 3. All of these contributions were made to Democratic Party candidates and committees.
Kevin Thomas' contribution of $2,350 to Democratic Party Andrew Yang was the largest contribution made by someone affiliated with Essex County 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Thomas | Andrew Yang | Democratic Party | $2,350 |
| Joy Tolliver | Cory A. Booker | Democratic Party | $200 |
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