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Which political committee based in cities associated with Buncombe County spent the most during January?

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Brian Turner for North Carolina House spent the most out of political committees within cities associated with Buncombe County during January.

It spent $4,957 on seven vendors during the time period.

The largest expense was for Consulting to Cheryl H. Atkins, which is based in Weaverville.

The second largest political spend from a political committee operating in a city associated with Buncombe County during January came from Manheimer for Mayor. It spent $2,500 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.

Top Expenditures from North Carolina Political Committees based in cities associated with Buncombe County during January
CommitteeExpendituresPaid Vendors
Brian Turner for North Carolina House$4,9577
Manheimer for Mayor$2,5001

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