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How did Livingston County-based Bob Bezotte for State Representative become the biggest spender in March?

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Bob Bezotte for State Representative spent the most out of all the political committees based in cities associated with Livingston County during March, 2021, according to the Michigan Department of State.

The committee paid $358 to Nip and Sip Catering for catering.

The largest expense was $358 paid to Nip and Sip Catering based in Howell for catering.

The second largest political spend from a committee operating in a city within Livingston County during the month came from Run Michigan Right Fund. It spent $269 during that period on two 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.

The amount raised and spent by candidates in the 2020 election cycle paled in comparison to the amounts raised in the 2016 election. Data from Transparency USA showed candidates in 2020 spent only roughly one-quarter ($136 million) of what was spent in 2016 ($445 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 Livingston County During March, 2021

CommitteeExpendituresPaid Vendors
Bob Bezotte for State Representative$3581
Run Michigan Right Fund$2692
Ann Bollin for State Representative$1001

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