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

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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 May, 2021, according to the Michigan Department of State.

The committee paid $1,491 to 11 vendors.

The largest expense was $10 paid to Vantiv based in Ann Arbor for 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 $750 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.

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 May, 2021

CommitteeExpendituresPaid Vendors
Lasinski for Michigan PAC$1,49111
Felicia Brabec for State Representative$7501
Ronnie Peterson Committee$4143
Pursuit of Justice$3856
Kelly Tebay for MSU$3613
Liberty And Justice for All$2674

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