More than $50 million from more than 40 outside groups paired with record spending on advertising is driving the race for U.S. Senate to be the most expensive Michigan has seen. read more

posted on 10/01/2020

Since the presidential primary in March, Michigan has seen an unprecedented blitz of traditional political advertising across. Far more is on the way. read more

posted on 08/31/2020

Michigan’s 2018 race for governor attracted about $93.4 million, and it spurred record spending by groups that can accept unlimited contributions while operating outside of the candidates’ campaigns. Both outcomes point to larger trends: more money in races; and more money coming from spenders that are allegedly “independent” of the candidates. read more

posted on 03/11/2019