The committee paid $16,000 to two vendors.
The largest expense was $15,000 paid to Marshall-based Matt Hall Majority Fund for direct contributions.
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 $1,574 during the time 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.
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 | $16,000 | 2 |
| Committee to Elect Padma Kuppa | $1,574 | 6 |
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