Executive Summary
Many corporations publicly condemned the insurrection and those lawmakers who voted against certification, and some pledged to no longer donate to their campaigns. But as time has passed, the condemnation from corporate America over January 6 and the Big Lie appears to be abating. Some of the corporations that pledged to stop funding the members who objected to certifying the election are quietly finding ways to give again.
– AccountableUS
Statement from Vistra Energy
The Company “‘Continuously Evaluates Each Political Candidate’s Positions On Key Matters And Takes Into Consideration New Positions Or Facts Before Any New Donations Are Made.’”
Vistra Corp., which is a Texas-based competitive power company, said it largely participates in the political process through an employee-funded political action committee. Any nominal contributions made within the 2019-20 period ‘were made prior to recent political events regarding the election and were done so based on information available at the time,’ Meranda Cohn, a Vistra spokesperson, said in a statement. Cohn said a PAC steering committee ‘continuously evaluates each political candidate’s positions on key matters and takes into consideration new positions or facts before any new donations are made.’ ‘Members of the Vistra PAC operate independently in their duties from the management of the company; however, both are apolitical organizations, focused on Vistra’s best interest and do not take positions based on political party affiliation.
Summary of Donations Made
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Total Amount Donated to Insurrectionists
$76,500
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Total Amount Donated to Insurrectionists Post-Insurrection
$48,500
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Total Amount Donated (2019-2022)
$1,209,812
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Number of Insurrectionists Donated to
22
Donations Made
This table displays all donations made by Vistra Energy to individuals involved in the insurrection with profiles on the Insurrection Index.
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August Pfluger Running for re-election (U.S. House Representative, Texas District 11) General election on November 5, 2024 $ Since 1/6 $8,500 Total $ $9,500 -
Beth Van Duyne Running for re-election (U.S. House Representative, Texas District 24) General election on November 5, 2024 $ Since 1/6 $3,500 Total $ $3,500 -
Bill Johnson Former U.S. House Representative, Ohio District 06 $ Since 1/6 $4,500 Total $ $6,500 -
David Perdue Former U.S. Senator, Georgia $ Since 1/6 $0 Total $ $1,000 -
Garret Graves Running for re-election (U.S. House Representative, Louisiana District 06) General election on November 5, 2024 $ Since 1/6 $4,000 Total $ $6,000 -
Jay Obernolte Running for re-election (U.S. House Representative, California District 23) General election on November 5, 2024 $ Since 1/6 $1,500 Total $ $1,500 -
Jodey Arrington Running for re-election (U.S. House Representative, Texas District 19) General election on November 5, 2024 $ Since 1/6 $2,500 Total $ $7,500 -
John Barrasso Running for re-election (U.S. Senator, Wyoming) Primary election on August 20, 2024 $ Since 1/6 $2,500 Total $ $2,500 -
John Carter Running for re-election (U.S. House Representative, Texas District 31) General election on November 5, 2024 $ Since 1/6 $1,000 Total $ $2,000 -
John Joyce Currently running for U.S. House Representative, Pennsylvania District 13 Primary election on April 23, 2024 $ Since 1/6 $1,000 Total $ $1,000 -
Lance Gooden Running for re-election (U.S. House Representative, Texas District 05) General election on November 5, 2024 $ Since 1/6 $0 Total $ $1,000 -
Lloyd Smucker Running for re-election (U.S. House Representative, Pennsylvania District 11) Primary election on April 23, 2024 $ Since 1/6 $1,000 Total $ $1,000 -
Michael Burgess U.S. House Representative, Texas District 26 $ Since 1/6 $7,000 Total $ $11,000 -
Michael Cloud Running for re-election (U.S. House Representative, Texas District 27) General election on November 5, 2024 $ Since 1/6 $0 Total $ $1,000 -
Pete Sessions Running for re-election (U.S. House Representative, Texas District 17) General election on November 5, 2024 $ Since 1/6 $3,000 Total $ $4,000 -
Randy Weber Running for re-election (U.S. House of Representatives, Texas District 14) General election on November 5, 2024 $ Since 1/6 $2,000 Total $ $2,000 -
Robert Aderholt Running for re-election (U.S. House Representative, Alabama District 04) General election on November 5, 2024 $ Since 1/6 $1,000 Total $ $1,000 -
Roger Williams Running for re-election (U.S. House Representative, Texas District 25) General election on November 5, 2024 $ Since 1/6 $3,500 Total $ $7,500 -
Ron Wright Former U.S. House Representative, Texas District 06 $ Since 1/6 $0 Total $ $3,000 -
Ted Cruz Running for re-election (U.S. Senator, Texas) General election on November 5, 2024 $ Since 1/6 $0 Total $ $0 -
Tom Cole Running for re-election (U.S. House Representative, Oklahoma District 04) Primary election on June 18, 2024 $ Since 1/6 $1,000 Total $ $3,000 -
Warren Davidson Running for re-election (U.S. House Representative, Ohio District 08) Primary election on March 19, 2024 $ Since 1/6 $1,000 Total $ $1,000
While we provide the total sum of funds raised, individual donation data below focuses on individuals and organizations already listed in the Insurrection Index. Donation data on this record is as of 01/2024 and sourced from public FEC donation data. Contributions made by the companies displayed on this tracker were made exclusively through their respective Political Action Committees. Contributions to individuals reflect contributions directly to their respective campaign committees and leadership PACs. *Contribution record includes donations to the candidate’s leadership PAC.
Press Coverage
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Tracking Corporate America’s revolt against the Electoral College objectors
Published on February 5, 2021 Read at CNN
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