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How did Leelanau County-based John Roth for State Representation Committee become the biggest spender in Q2 2021?

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John Roth for State Representation Committee spent the most out of all the political committees based in a city associated with Leelanau County during the second quarter of 2021, according to the Michigan Department of State.

The committee paid $14,559 to eight vendors.

The largest expense was $5,000 paid to Lansing-based House Republican Campaign Committee for donation.

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 $1,097 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.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan accounted for the largest expenditures among the state candidates, surpassing $33 million in total.

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 a city associated with Leelanau County During Q2 2021

CommitteeExpendituresPaid Vendors
John Roth for State Representation Committee$14,5598
Friends of Dan Oneil$1,0973
Vote Blue Michigan$231

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