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What did the political committee based in city associated with Otsego County spend during August?

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Committee to Elect Ken Borton spent the most out of all the political committees based in cities associated with Otsego County during August, 2021, according to the Michigan Department of State.

The committee paid $100 to Bright Spark Strategies for bookkeeping (done in house).

The largest expense was $100 paid to Bright Spark Strategies based in Gaylord for bookkeeping (done in house).

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 Otsego County During August, 2021

CommitteeExpendituresPaid Vendors
Committee to Elect Ken Borton$1001

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