Elect Melinda Bales spent the most out of political committees within cities associated with Mecklenburg County during the second quarter of 2023.
It spent $12,212 on two vendors during the time period.
The largest expense was for Unspecified Expenses to Elect Melinda Bales, which is based in the Huntersville area.
The second largest political spend from a committee operating in a city within Mecklenburg County during the second quarter of 2023 came from Committee to Elect Jonathan Peebles. It spent $590 during the time period on one vendor.
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.
Political campaign financial data is often updated, leading to a sometimes incomplete picture of a committee or candidate’s finances.
| Committee | Expenditures | Paid Vendors |
|---|---|---|
| Elect Melinda Bales | $12,212 | 2 |
| Committee to Elect Jonathan Peebles | $590 | 1 |
