There were at least 12 contributions made to political candidates and committees by Perry Ellis International employees, 58.3 percent of which have gone to Republican Party causes and candidates.
According to the Federal Elections Commission, donations made to political groups or candidates must be disclosed under state law for greater transparency in elections. In a study by opensecrets.org, they found the state with the highest percentage of contributions going to Democrats was Vermont with over 86-percent of the money going to Democratic candidates and committees. The most Republican-leaning state was Mississippi with over 71-percent of the money going to Republican candidates and committees.
| Employee | Candidate | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Feldenkreis | Maria Elvira Salazar | Republican Party | $7,600 |
| George Feldenkreis | Mario Diaz-Balart | Republican Party | $5,000 |
| George Feldenkreis | Donna Shalala | Democratic Party | $2,000 |
| Gary W. Dix | Mario Diaz-Balart | Republican Party | $1,500 |
| George Feldenkreis | - | $1,100 | |
| Oscar Feldenkreis | Mario Diaz-Balart | Republican Party | $1,000 |
| George Feldenkreis | Michelle Caruso-Cabrera | Democratic Party | $1,000 |
| George Feldenkreis | Susan M. Collins | Republican Party | $1,000 |
| Derek Carroll | Joe Biden | Democratic Party | $525 |
| George Feldenkreis | Martha Mcsally | Republican Party | $100 |
| George Feldenkreis | - | Republican Party | $100 |
Alerts Sign-up