Sabo for Michigan spent the most out of all the political committees based in cities associated with Muskegon County during the second quarter of 2021, according to the Michigan Department of State.
The committee paid $1,263 to three vendors.
The largest expense was $1,000 paid to Lansing-based Michigan House Democratic Fund for contribution.
The second largest political spend from a committee operating in a city within Muskegon County during the quarter came from Friends of Greg Vanwoerkom. It spent $405 during the time period on seven 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.
Total political expenditures made by candidates in the 2022 elections amounted to $147 million.
Political campaign financial data is often updated, leading to a sometimes incomplete picture of a committee or candidate’s finances.
| Committee | Expenditures | Paid Vendors |
|---|---|---|
| Sabo for Michigan | $1,263 | 3 |
| Friends of Greg Vanwoerkom | $405 | 7 |
| Committee to Elect Jason Kolkema for District Court Judge | $120 | 1 |
