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.
Committee | Expenditures | Paid Vendors |
---|---|---|
Whiteford Leadership Fund | $15,075 | 2 |
Aric Nesbitt for State Senate | $2,787 | 16 |
Tonya Schuitmaker for MSU Trustee | $2 | 1 |