While campaign finance is not the only factor in electoral outcomes, successful fundraising can provide a candidate with advantages during a campaign. Fundraising can also indicate party momentum.
Gretchen Whitmer for Governor
$49,856,782Total Contributions
$51,778,753Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
---|---|
$263,950.00 | Mark Bernstein |
$256,800.00 | Jay Pritzker |
$250,000.00 | Patricia Stryker |
$250,000.00 | Ronda Stryker |
$250,000.00 | Stacy Schusterman |
$182,000.00 | Michigan State Utility Workers Council AFL CIO PAC |
$144,650.00 | Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers State PAC |
$140,500.00 | Michigan Association for Justice Justice PAC |
$139,500.00 | American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees PEOPLE |
$139,500.00 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan PAC |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
---|---|
$28,366,730.77 | Gmmb Inc |
$5,393,705.32 | Paychex Inc |
$4,420,450.72 | Run the World Digital |
$3,846,092.36 | Democratic State Central Committee |
$1,077,551.55 | Impact Research |
$900,000.00 | Gretchen Whitmer |
$514,584.58 | Clark Hill Political Action Comm |
$482,814.71 | Cardmember Service |
$416,186.55 | Alg Research |
$407,547.34 | Capital Strategies Group |
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