By the numbers: Teachers union political contributions in 2016

The following are details on political contributions from teachers unions in 2016, based on federal campaign data: 

• Political contributions hit a high in 2016, where donations hit $33.2 million. Of the money that went to politicians directly, 93 percent went to Democrats.

The top three contributors (including money to candidates, parties and outside groups) were:

• The National Education Association ($23.7 million)
• American Federation of Teachers ($8.8 million)
• AFT Solidarity ($425,000)

The three top recipients of direct donations were:

• Hillary Clinton ($147,801)
• Former Montana State Superintendent of Public Instruction Denise Juneau ($36,790)
• Rep. Mike Honda, D-Calif. ($35,000)
• Sen. Bernie Sanders, D-Vt. ($29,756)
• Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. ($26,500)

Total contributions to Congress given by teachers unions:

• $2,176,523 to House Democrats
• $138,786 to Senate Democrats
• $199,664 to House Republicans
• $13,195 to Senate Republicans