While no races were as expensive as the most competitive in 2018, costs were were up. read more

posted on 06/21/2021

"Election season" or not, advertising spending in Michigan has increased explosively in the runup to in-person voting. And it’s not because Michiganders are generously contributing to their preferred candidates. Outside groups and dark money organizations are outspending campaigns two-to-one. read more

posted on 10/21/2020

Talking points and footage left available by campaigns turns making political ads into paint-by-numbers for dark money groups. read more

posted on 10/16/2020