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How did Calhoun County-based Matt Hall for State Representation become the biggest spender in Q2 2021?

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Matt Hall for State Representation spent the most out of all the political committees based in cities associated with Calhoun County during the second quarter of 2021, according to the Michigan Department of State.

The committee paid $31,500 to five vendors.

The largest expense was $31,000 paid to Lansing-based House Republican Campaign Committee for contribution.

The second largest political spend from a committee operating in a city within Calhoun County during the quarter came from Committee to Elect Dr. John Bizon. It spent $23,441 during the time period on four 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.

Top Expenditures from Michigan Political Committees based in cities associated with Calhoun County During Q2 2021

CommitteeExpendituresPaid Vendors
Matt Hall for State Representation$31,5005
Committee to Elect Dr. John Bizon$23,4414
Bizon Majority Fund$5,5813
Matt Hall Majority Fund$2,4835

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