There were 16 total contributions made to political candidates and committees by individuals and organizations in Bakersville, 93.8 percent of which have gone to Democratic Party causes and candidates.
The candidate that received the most money in contributions from the individuals and organizations was the Democratic Party candidate Josh Stein.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Brown | Josh Stein | Democratic party | $400 |
| Patrick R. Phillips | Tim Moore | Republican party | $400 |
| James Joel Brown | Roy Cooper | Democratic party | $250 |
| Mitchell County Democratic Party | Unknown | Unknown | $225 |
| Charles Nash | Roy Cooper | Democratic party | $155 |
| James Brown | David Brian Wheeler | Democratic party | $100 |
| Lynn Chapin | Unknown | Unknown | $100 |
| Victoria L. Hicks | Josh Stein | Democratic party | $100 |
| Mary Vogel-Good | Unknown | Unknown | $80 |
| James Brown | Jeff Jackson | Democratic party | $50 |
| Bruce Koran | Unknown | Unknown | $40 |
| Bruce Koran-Good | Unknown | Unknown | $40 |
| Mary Vogel | Unknown | Unknown | $40 |
| Patricia Tompkins | Roy Cooper | Democratic party | $25 |
| James C. M. Thieman | Unknown | Unknown | $18 |
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