The committee paid $47,000 to three vendors.
The largest expense was $22,000 paid to Farmington Hills-based Chaldean Chamber PAC for direct contribution.
The second largest political spend from a committee operating in a city within Newaygo County during the quarter came from Committee to Elect Padma Kuppa. It spent $3,897 during the time period on nine 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.
Total political expenditures made by candidates in the 2022 elections amounted to $147 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A Better Michigan | $47,000 | 3 |
| Committee to Elect Padma Kuppa | $3,897 | 9 |
| Committee to Elect Kelly Smith | $2,773 | 6 |
| Padma for the People PAC | $1,300 | 3 |
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