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Michigan saw John Roth for State Representative Committee in cities associated with Grand Traverse County spend the most during October

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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 October, 2021, according to the Michigan Department of State.

The committee paid $5,141 to eight vendors.

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

The second largest political spend from a committee operating in a city within Grand Traverse County during the month came from Northwest Michigan United for Racial Equity. It spent $714 during that period on four 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 Grand Traverse County During October, 2021

CommitteeExpendituresPaid Vendors
John Roth for State Representative Committee$5,1418
Northwest Michigan United for Racial Equity$7144

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