Michigan Action spent the most out of all the political committees based in cities associated with Wayne County during the second quarter of 2021, according to the Michigan Department of State.
The committee paid $292,000 to three vendors.
The largest expense was $40,000 paid to Detroit-based Kingfish LLC for issue advertising develop & distribute.
The second largest political spend from a committee operating in a city within Wayne County during the quarter came from Detroit United Unitehere Local 24 (Super PAC). It spent $20,325 during the time 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Action | $292,000 | 3 |
| Detroit United Unitehere Local 24 (Super PAC) | $20,325 | 3 |
| Shri Thanedar for Michigan | $16,634 | 10 |
| Stephanie Chang for Senate | $13,895 | 10 |
| Laurie Pohutsky for HD 19 | $13,412 | 9 |
| Committee to Elect Joseph Tate | $12,732 | 6 |
| Leaders Engaged Actively in Democracy | $9,853 | 13 |
| Friends to Elect Marshall Bullock | $9,836 | 7 |
| Committee to Elect Tyrone Carter | $8,095 | 4 |
| Adam J. Hollier Committee | $8,040 | 17 |
| Committee to Elect Matt Koleszar | $7,339 | 13 |
| Santana for Michigan | $5,318 | 2 |
| Committee to Elect Tullio Liberati | $4,693 | 6 |
| Committee to Elect Karen Whitsett for State Representation | $3,933 | 7 |
| Friends of Abdullah Hammoud | $3,723 | 9 |
| Sherry Gay-Dagnogo Strong Women Lead PAC | $3,700 | 8 |
| Dayna Polehanki for State Senate | $3,591 | 11 |
| Michigan Leaders of Tomorrow | $3,500 | 1 |
| Helena Scott for Michigan PAC | $2,867 | 3 |
| Kevin Coleman for Michigan | $2,638 | 10 |
| Alex Garza for State Representation | $2,441 | 10 |
| Camilleri for Michigan | $2,120 | 2 |
| Cynthia A. Johnson Stands Up for All of Detroit | $1,954 | 7 |
| Stand Tall PAC | $1,566 | 3 |
| Friends of Cara Clemente | $1,545 | 4 |
| Friends of Henry Ford College PAC | $1,400 | 1 |
| Stephanie A. Young for State Representation | $1,312 | 7 |
| Friends of Erika Geiss | $1,255 | 8 |
| Dearborn Heights Professional Fire Fighters Union PAC | $1,200 | 5 |
| Jewell Jones for State Representation | $1,082 | 6 |
| Livonia Republican Club | $465 | 2 |
| Committee to Elect Betty Alexander | $398 | 3 |
| Sylvia Santana for Senate | $375 | 2 |
| Livonia Citizens for Progress | $300 | 3 |
| Pohutsky for Michigan Fund | $200 | 1 |
| Committee to Elect Eva Garza Dewaelsche for Wayne State University | $150 | 2 |
| Promote the Vote | $111 | 1 |
| Committee to Elect Roslyn Ogburn for State Representation 9hd | $102 | 1 |
