2020 political contributions by public contractors in NJ, lowest since 2006
The lack of state elections in 2020 may have contributed to the slump in 2020 political contributions by public contractors, according to the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission; that, along with the COVID-19-related restrictions, which led many fundraising events to be canceled. As of April 5 preliminary information, the commission reports that public contractors registered their lowest contribution total ($7.8 million) to political entities in New Jersey since 2006.
Let’s shed no tears for the politicos. Jeff Brindle, ELEC’s executive director, said “contributions from these donors are likely to bounce back,” given that elections will be held this year for the governor’s seat and both legislative houses and the likelihood that an easing of the coronavirus threat will allow more fundraising events to be held this year than last.