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How did Washtenaw County-based Lasinski for Michigan PAC become the biggest spender in Q2 2021?

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Lasinski for Michigan PAC spent the most out of all the political committees based in cities associated with Washtenaw County during the second quarter of 2021, according to the Michigan Department of State.

The committee paid $46,244 to 18 vendors.

The largest expense was $41,975 paid to Lansing-based Michigan House Democratic Fund for contribution.

The second largest political spend from a committee operating in a city within Washtenaw County during the quarter came from Felicia Brabec for State Representation. It spent $5,894 during the time period on three 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.

Top Expenditures from Michigan Political Committees based in cities associated with Washtenaw County During Q2 2021

CommitteeExpendituresPaid Vendors
Lasinski for Michigan PAC$46,24418
Felicia Brabec for State Representation$5,8943
Jason Morgan for State Representation$1,2325
Michigan Democratic Party Anishinaabek Caucus$1,1851
Pursuit of Justice$1,1698
Liberty and Justice for All$5723
Ronnie Peterson Committee$4143
Brabec Equity Fund$3741
Kelly Tebay for MSU$3612
Jeff Irwin for State Senate$471

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