Leadership Funds Raising, Distributing Significantly

The PACs controlled by those maneuvering for House and Senate leadership positions in the new Legislature have both raised and distributed significant funds heading into Tuesday’s general election.

Beginning in the House, State Representative Al Pscholka (R-Stevensville) raised $98,350 for his Pscholka Results PAC between July 21^st and October 20^th, bringing his total for the year to $148,650. He spent $128,111 during the same period, leaving him with $67,414 in cash on hand.

The other leading Republican positioning himself for the Speaker’s office, assuming Republicans maintain their majority in the House of Representatives, is Representative Kevin Cotter of Mt. Pleasant. Representative Cotter’s Vision for Victory PAC raised $42,150 during the July – October period, and $116,250 total year-to-date. He spent $61,500 during the period and is left with $56,190 cash on hand.

On the Senate side, Senate Majority Floor Leader Arlan Meekhof (R-West Olive) and Senator Jim Ananich (D-Flint) are considered strong favorites for their respective caucus’ leadership roles, and their PAC fundraising efforts reflect as much.

The Moving Michigan Forward PAC, controlled by Senator Meekhof, raised $119,750 for the period of July 21^st – October 20^th, spent $246,306 and is left with $122,414 cash on hand. $181,500 of the disbursements went to the Moving Michigan Forward II PAC, also controlled by Senator Meekhof. The 2^nd PAC raised an additional $10,000 from another source for a total of $191,500 and spent $97,169 during the period.

Senator Ananich likewise posted impressive numbers for the period for the two PACs he controls. The Ananich Senate Majority Fund raised $91,559 and spent $85,225 during the quarter while the Ananich Future Fund raised $54,244 for the period but spent $170,025 from July – October.

posted by PAA Online , Friday, October 31, 2014 10:04 AM
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