Top 2005-2006 Donors: David Chernicky, Larry Nichols, Herman Meinders, George Krumme, Stephen Jones, Ralph Harvey

The Oklahoman has identified the top contributors to Oklahoma politicians this year and reports on them in its Sunday edition in a front page story by reporters Nolan Clay and Ryan McNeill.

They are David Chernicky, Tulsa oilman; Democrat George Krumme, Tulsa oilman; and Republicans Larry Nichols, Oklahoma City energy firm executive; Stephen Jones, Enid attorney; Herman Meinders, Oklahoma City businessman; and Ralph Harvey, Oklahoma City oilman.

Nichols was the most generous donor, giving $131,000 in statewide, legislative and congressional races. He also donated to party committees, the newspaper reported.

Chernicky was next, donating $114,000 to Democrats and Republicans.

Meinders donated $102,000, most of it going to Republicans.

Krumme donated $93,000, all of it to Democrats; he has supported congressional candidates in other states as well. He's been a Democratic Party official for years.

Jones donated more than $98,000 in state races; his total does not include thousands more he's donated to candidates for district attorney and judge. He has given to Democrats as well as Republicans.

Harvey donated more than $99,000 to Republicans.

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