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How did Van Buren County-based Whiteford Leadership Fund become the biggest spender in June?

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Whiteford Leadership Fund spent the most out of all the political committees based in cities associated with Van Buren County during June, 2021, according to the Michigan Department of State.

The committee paid $15,075 to two vendors.

The largest expense was $75 paid to Michigan Beer and Wine Association based in South Haven for room rental.

The second largest political spend from a committee operating in a city within Van Buren County during the month came from Aric Nesbitt for State Senate. It spent $2,787 during that period on 16 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 Van Buren County During June, 2021

CommitteeExpendituresPaid Vendors
Whiteford Leadership Fund$15,0752
Aric Nesbitt for State Senate$2,78716
Tonya Schuitmaker for MSU Trustee$21

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