Trend of Total Political Contributions Over Time in NYC from 2009 to 2020
Source: NYC OpenData (CSV). This dataset contains a summary of contributors found in the Doing Business database, detailing political contributions made in New York City and various related metadata. Dates: 2009-10-16 to 2020-10-19
- The total political contributions in NYC saw fluctuations over the observed years, possibly aligning with election cycles.
- The largest spike in contributions is evident in early 2017, which may correspond with the New York City mayoral election year.
- End-of-year increases in contributions were a common trend, indicating a potential pattern of increased political activity or fundraising efforts during this period.
- The data indicates occasional large values which imply significant political contribution activities in certain months or years.
- The analysis does not differentiate between contributions for different offices or candidates, which would provide more detailed insight.
- The data demonstrates a significant fall in contributions during 2020, a year marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, potentially impacting political fundraising.