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How did Washtenaw County-based Liberty And Justice for All become the biggest spender in July?

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Liberty And Justice for All spent the most out of all the political committees based in cities associated with Washtenaw County during July, 2021, according to the Michigan Department of State.

The committee paid $10,484 to six vendors.

The largest expense was $7,500 paid to Michigan House Democratic Fund based in Ypsilanti for contribution.

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 $6,585 during that period on seven 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.

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 Washtenaw County During July, 2021

CommitteeExpendituresPaid Vendors
Liberty And Justice for All$10,4846
Felicia Brabec for State Representative$6,5857
Lasinski for Michigan PAC$5,2667
Kelly Tebay for MSU$2,5251
Jeff Irwin for State Senate$1,1422
Pursuit of Justice$86810
Mandy Grewal for State Representative$5332
Ronnie Peterson Committee$5321
Jason Morgan for State Representative$5133
Brabec Equity Fund$3003

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