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Michigan saw Rodney Wakeman for State Representative in cities associated with Saginaw County spend the most during July

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Rodney Wakeman for State Representative spent the most out of all the political committees based in cities associated with Saginaw County during July, 2021, according to the Michigan Department of State.

The committee paid $750 to Jolt Credit Union for refund of 7-13 contribution.

The largest expense was $750 paid to Jolt Credit Union based in Saginaw for refund of 7-13 contribution.

The second largest political spend from a committee operating in a city within Saginaw County during the month came from Martin Blank for State Senate. It spent $660 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.

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 Saginaw County During July, 2021

CommitteeExpendituresPaid Vendors
Rodney Wakeman for State Representative$7501
Martin Blank for State Senate$6601
Committee to Elect Carly Hammond$1141

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