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Which political committee based in a city associated with Grand Traverse County spent the most during July?

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John Roth for State Representative Committee spent the most out of all the political committees based in cities associated with Grand Traverse County during July, 2021, according to the Michigan Department of State.

The committee paid $14,123 to 12 vendors.

The largest expense was $500 paid to Marketing Resource Group LLC based in Traverse City for PR services.

The second largest political spend from a committee operating in a city within Grand Traverse County during the month came from Friends of Dan O'Neil. It spent $300 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.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer outspent her opponents by a wide margin, spending nearly $600,000 more than the second-highest spending candidate.

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 Grand Traverse County During July, 2021

CommitteeExpendituresPaid Vendors
John Roth for State Representative Committee$14,12312
Friends of Dan O'Neil$3001

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