Muskegon County Conservative Womens Caucus spent the most out of all the political committees based in cities associated with Muskegon County during the third quarter of 2021, according to the Michigan Department of State.
The committee paid $4,598 to five vendors.
The largest expense was $3,455 paid to Muskegon-based Lake House Shoreline Inn for event space and food.
The second largest political spend from a committee operating in a city within Muskegon County during the quarter came from Sabo for Michigan. It spent $4,311 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 in the 2022 elections amounted to more than $444 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Muskegon County Conservative Womens Caucus | $4,598 | 5 |
| Sabo for Michigan | $4,311 | 7 |
| Friends of Greg Vanwoerkom | $2,765 | 5 |
| Committee to Elect Jason Kolkema for District Court Judge | $500 | 1 |
