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Teacher unions contribute millions to Democrats' state campaigns

An investigation by The Center Square found the two largest national teacher unions and their state affiliates directed millions in taxpayer-funded membership dues to Democratic state lawmakers' campaigns.

Published Aug 20, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT | WFMZZ

An investigation by The Center Square found the two largest national teacher unions and their state affiliates directed millions in taxpayer-funded membership dues to campaigns for Democratic state lawmakers. The report documents the flow of union dues from national groups and state affiliates into state-level Democratic campaigns.