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Which political committee based in cities associated with Washtenaw County spent the most during January?

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Wave Michigan (Super PAC) spent the most out of all the political committees based in cities associated with Washtenaw County during January, 2021, according to the Michigan Department of State.

The committee paid $5,000 to Rela2ve Inc. for technology fees.

The largest expense was $5,000 paid to Rela2ve Inc. based in Ann Arbor for technology fees.

The second largest political spend from a committee operating in a city within Washtenaw County during the month came from Felicia Brabec for State Representative. It spent $1,490 during that 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.

The amount raised and spent by candidates in the 2020 election cycle paled in comparison to the amounts raised in the 2016 election. Data from Transparency USA showed candidates in 2020 spent only roughly one-quarter ($136 million) of what was spent in 2016 ($445 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 January, 2021

CommitteeExpendituresPaid Vendors
Wave Michigan (Super PAC)$5,0001
Felicia Brabec for State Representative$1,4903
Michigan Democratic Party Anishinaabek Caucus$1,2182
Lasinski for Michigan PAC$84911
Liberty And Justice for All$3973
Ronnie Peterson Committee$1591

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