Churches, as an organization, can’t endorse political figures as a condition of their tax-exempt status, but 539 ministers challenged the IRS last year by endorsing or opposing a candidate for office.
This Reuters graphic takes a look at where churches are endorsing or opposing candidates the most. [REUTERS]

![Churches, as an organization, can’t endorse political figures as a condition of their tax-exempt status, but 539 ministers challenged the IRS last year by endorsing or opposing a candidate for office.
This Reuters graphic takes a look at where churches are endorsing or opposing candidates the most. [REUTERS]](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5xd613Wby1qmaoalo1_1280.png)