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What did the political committee based in city associated with Mason County spend during June?

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Curt Vanderwall for State Senate spent the most out of all the political committees based in cities associated with Mason County during June, 2021, according to the Michigan Department of State.

The committee paid $1,600 to Bright Spark Strategies for consulting (done in house).

The largest expense was $1,600 paid to Bright Spark Strategies based in Ludington for consulting (done in house).

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 Mason County During June, 2021

CommitteeExpendituresPaid Vendors
Curt Vanderwall for State Senate$1,6001

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