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Which political committee based in cities associated with Bay County spent the most during July?

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Pending: Beson Timothy spent the most out of all the political committees based in cities associated with Bay County during July, 2021, according to the Michigan Department of State.

The committee paid $7,142 to 23 vendors.

The largest expense was $1,500 paid to Bay Area Chamber of Commerce based in Bay City for golf outing hole sponsorship.

The second largest political spend from a committee operating in a city within Bay County during the month came from Committee to Elect Celia Young-Wenkel 97th District. It spent $5,578 during that 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.

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 July, 2021

CommitteeExpendituresPaid Vendors
Pending: Beson Timothy$7,14223
Committee to Elect Celia Young-Wenkel 97th District$5,5783
Annette Glenn for Michigan$3173
Bill Schuette for Governor$41

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