Winnebago Industries does not provide funding to political candidates and does not have or donate to a political action committee. When an individual makes a private contribution to a political candidate, federal regulations require they indicate their employer of record. The confusion that can occur around this issue is the result of that data being publicized in a manner that would lead some to believe a company rather than individuals who identify as current or former employees made the donation(s).
Winnebago Industries supports the freedom for individuals to support political positions and campaigns with their own resources as they see fit.
Position on Political Visits
Because the company has historically operated in politically important states, we have extensive experience with political candidates requesting visits to our facilities during election cycles. Based on these experiences, it is our established practice not to encourage or allow political candidates to visit any company facilities across our operations in Iowa, Indiana, Minnesota, or Florida.
It is our practice to accept visits from sitting elected officials for the purpose of meetings with management and facility tours. This practice is further defined by the requirement that the elected official must be representing the district or jurisdiction in which the facility is located.
For example, it would be appropriate for a sitting member of Congress or state-level elected official to visit a facility located within their elected jurisdiction. However, it would not be appropriate for an elected official to visit a facility located outside the geographic area they represent. This standard applies uniformly to company operations in Iowa, Indiana, Minnesota and Florida.