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Michigan saw Brad Paquette for State Representative in cities associated with Berrien County spend the most during March

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Brad Paquette for State Representative spent the most out of all the political committees based in cities associated with Berrien County during March, 2021, according to the Michigan Department of State.

The committee paid $3,218 to five vendors.

The largest expense was $167 paid to Amazon.com based in Berrien Springs for work clothing.

The second largest political spend from a committee operating in a city within Berrien County during the month came from Forward Together PAC. It spent $1,141 during that period on three different vendors.

What’s known as “dark money,” which comes from political non-profits and shell corporations, has greatly increased expenditures and donations in recent elections to record-breaking highs.

During the 2020 elections, candidates spent roughly $41 million. This is in sharp contrast to the previous federal election cycle, when Michigan candidates spent nearly $150 million.

Political campaign financial data is often updated, leading to a sometimes incomplete picture of a committee or candidate's finances.

Top Expenditures from Michigan Political Committees based in cities associated with Berrien County During March, 2021

CommitteeExpendituresPaid Vendors
Brad Paquette for State Representative$3,2185
Forward Together PAC$1,1413
Committee to Elect Pauline Wendzel$4531
Committee to Elect Dan Vanden Heede$721
Paquette Leadership Fund$681