CME GROUP — Employee Political Donations

Employees of CME GROUP donated $455K to federal campaigns from 99 donors. See party breakdown and state-by-state analysis.

Overview

$455K
Total Donated
99
Contributing Employees
$5K
Avg per Donor

Political Giving Analysis

Employees of CME GROUP have collectively donated $455K to federal political campaigns, making it one of the more politically active workforces tracked in FEC filings. A total of 99 individual employees have made itemized contributions, averaging $5K per donor.

CME GROUP employees overwhelmingly favor the Democratic Party, directing 95% of all donations ($46K) to Democratic candidates and committees. This strong partisan lean is consistent across the workforce.

Geographically, CME GROUP employee donors are concentrated in Illinois ($342K), followed by New York ($38K), District of Columbia ($25K), Virginia ($20K). This distribution typically reflects where the company has major offices and operations.

Note: These donations are made by individual employees and do not represent corporate political activity. CME GROUP as an organization may have separate PAC spending or lobbying activities not reflected in individual contribution data. All data is sourced from FEC public disclosure filings.

Party Breakdown

DEM$46K (95%)
REP$2K (4%)
LIB$250 (1%)
IND$75 (0%)
Democratic Donations ($46K)Republican Donations ($2K)Libertarian Donations ($250)Independent Donations ($75)

Top States

StateAmount
Illinois$342K
New York$38K
District of Columbia$25K
Virginia$20K
New Jersey$11K
Maryland$10K
ZZ$7K
Indiana$1K
Wisconsin$780
Massachusetts$600

Frequently Asked Questions

How much have CME GROUP employees donated to political campaigns?

99 employees of CME GROUP have donated a total of $455K to federal political campaigns. The average donation per employee is $5K.

Which party do CME GROUP employees favor?

CME GROUP employee donations break down as: DEM: $46K, REP: $2K, LIB: $250, IND: $75.

Where are CME GROUP employee donors located?

CME GROUP employee donors are spread across multiple states. The top states by donation volume are: Illinois ($342K), New York ($38K), District of Columbia ($25K), Virginia ($20K), New Jersey ($11K).

Where does this employer donation data come from?

All data is sourced from FEC public filings. Federal law requires committees to report the employer of individuals who contribute more than $200 in an election cycle. CME GROUP as an organization does not necessarily endorse these contributions.