The committee paid $1,275 to five vendors.
The largest expense was $32 paid to NGP Van Inc. based in Troy for credit card fees.
The second largest political spend from a committee operating in a city within Newaygo County during the month came from Padma for the People PAC. It spent $100 during that period on one vendor.
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 Padma Kuppa | $1,275 | 5 |
| Padma for the People PAC | $100 | 1 |
| Committee to Elect Kelly Smith | $66 | 1 |
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