Fundraising Update – Michigan Legislature

House Democrats have surpassed House Republicans in political action committee (PAC) fundraising, according to reports filed Monday. Senate Republicans, however, have outraised Senate Democrats.

House Democrats have almost double the PAC funds that Republicans have garnered, but are relatively even in cash on hand. The Michigan House Democratic Fund raised $230,447 and spent $83,398 with $760,448 cash on hand. Top donors include House Minority Leader Tim Greimel (D-Auburn Hills), the International Brotherhood for Electrical Workers PAC, and the Michigan Education Association. The House Republican Campaign Committee raised $125,900 and spent $83,398 with $770,115 cash on hand. Top donors include the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, and DTE Energy.

The Senate Republican Campaign Committee (SRCC) has reported more money on hand than the Senate Democratic Fund, however the two committees raised similar funds for the reporting period. The SRCC reported $201,044 raised for the period with $40,355 spent and $801,254 on hand. Top contributors include the DeVos and Van Andel families, Marty Knollenberg for Senate, and O’Brien for Senate. The Senate Democratic Fund reported $152,785 for this period with $68,800 spent and $358,092 on hand. Top contributors include the IBEW PAC Voluntary Fund, the Michigan Association for Justice, and the UAW Michigan V-PAC.

posted by PAA Online , Friday, October 30, 2015 10:42 AM
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