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How did Bay County-based Friends of Sarah Schulz become the biggest spender in May?

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Friends of Sarah Schulz spent the most out of all the political committees based in cities associated with Bay County during May, 2021, according to the Michigan Department of State.

The committee paid $3,016 to Islamic Center of Midland for donation - dissolution.

The largest expense was $3,016 paid to Islamic Center of Midland based in Midland for donation - dissolution.

The second largest political spend from a committee operating in a city within Bay County during the month came from Pending: Beson Timothy. It spent $508 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 Bay County During May, 2021

CommitteeExpendituresPaid Vendors
Friends of Sarah Schulz$3,0161
Pending: Beson Timothy$5084
Annette Glenn for Michigan$1132
Committee to Elect Celia Young-Wenkel 97th District$111
Bill Schuette for Governor$41

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