The committee paid $528 to two vendors.
The largest expense was $180 paid to Traverse City-based Great Lakes Potato Chips for chips for caucus.
The second largest political spend from a committee operating in a city within Leelanau County during the quarter came from Friends of Dan Oneil. It spent $348 during the time period on two 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.
| Committee | Expenditures | Paid Vendors |
|---|---|---|
| John Roth for State Representation Committee | $528 | 2 |
| Friends of Dan Oneil | $348 | 2 |
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