The committee paid $42,375 to three vendors.
The largest expense was $41,975 paid to House Republican Campaign Committee based in Clare for direct contribution.
The second largest political spend from a committee operating in a city within Clare County during the month came from The Committee to Elect Tom Kunse. It spent $3,726 during that period on six 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 |
---|---|---|
Committee to Elect Jason Wentworth | $42,375 | 3 |
The Committee to Elect Tom Kunse | $3,726 | 6 |