State GOP’s federal account, typically at $1M, barely staying afloat

Start

The Michigan Republican Party's (MRP) federal account – once a fund used to support federal races featuring Michigan candidates with campaign-related expenditures -- is now being used to cover day-to-day party expenses, the Mackinac Policy Conference and salaries, according to campaign finance documents released over the weekend. With $246,241 in the bank and $184,471 in debt, the fund is struggling to live hand-to-mouth as it limps into 2024. If it weren't for the $120,000 six presidential campaigns gave the MRP last year so their candidates could be considered at the March 2 presidential caucus/convention, this account would be in the


Sorry. Only premium subscribers to The Livingston Post have access to this content. Become a subscriber to read this and other premium content on our site.

If you'd like a 24-hour day pass for $1, click here.

If you are a subscriber, you can login below:

MIRS News.com

With more than 150 years combined experience, no one knows Michigan's Capitol better. Our team of journalists covers Michigan's politics, courts, legislature, agencies and congressional delegation like no one else.

DON’T MISS A BEAT

Sign up for our weekly newsletter

We don’t spam!

Top

Don't miss this post