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How did Macomb County-based Charissa Potts for Judge become the biggest spender in November?

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Charissa Potts for Judge spent the most out of all the political committees based in cities associated with Macomb County during November, 2021, according to the Michigan Department of State.

The committee paid $620 to Facebook Inc. for facebook ads.

The largest expense was $620 paid to Facebook Inc. based in Eastpointe for facebook ads.

The second largest political spend from a committee operating in a city within Macomb County during the month came from Committee to Elect Charles Berschback Municipal Judge. It spent $519 during that period on two 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 Macomb County During November, 2021

CommitteeExpendituresPaid Vendors
Charissa Potts for Judge$6201
Committee to Elect Charles Berschback Municipal Judge$5192

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