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UnitedHealth leaders donated over $100,000 to Representative Katherine Clark, report says

STAT reports that dozens of company officials contributed heavily to the House Democrat during the current election cycle.

The short version

  • More than 40 UnitedHealth Group leaders and board members donated over $100,000 to Rep. Katherine Clark's campaign during the 2025–2026 cycle.[STAT]
  • Stephen Hemsley and his wife Barbara contributed $7,000 each to Clark's political fund.[STAT]
  • Sen. Mike Crapo was the only other federal politician to receive at least half that amount from company staff this cycle.[STAT]

Key facts

  • Over 40 UnitedHealth Group officials and board members contributed more than $100,000 to Rep. Katherine Clark's campaign in the 2025–2026 cycle.[STAT]
  • Stephen Hemsley and his wife, Barbara, each gave $7,000 to Clark's political fund.[STAT]
  • Sen. Mike Crapo was the sole other federal lawmaker receiving at least half that sum from UnitedHealth employees during this cycle.[STAT]

What remains uncertain

  • Further reporting details remain restricted behind a publisher paywall.[STAT]

Sources

Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.