Michigan Republican Party spent $1.1M on independent expenditures in the 2022 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2022). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 0% ended up on the winning side ($0 won, $1.1M lost).
Outside spending
$1.1M
On the winning side
0%
$0
On the losing side
$1.1M
Supporting vs attacking
100% / 0%
$1.1M for, $0 against
Where the money went
Biggest targets, with whether each one paid off.
✓ Backed the winner or attacked the loser ✗ Backed the loser or attacked the winner Result not matched
| Candidate | Race | Spending | Amount | Paid off? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Barrett | Michigan 7th District | Supporting | $644K | ✗ No |
| John Gibbs | Michigan 3rd District | Supporting | $413K | ✗ No |
| Paul Junge | Michigan 8th District | Supporting | $2K | ✗ No |
Questions people ask
- How much did Michigan Republican Party spend in 2022, and did it win?
- Michigan Republican Party spent $1.1M on independent expenditures in the 2022 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2022). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 0% ended up on the winning side ($0 won, $1.1M lost).
- Which candidates did Michigan Republican Party spend the most on in 2022?
- for Tom Barrett (Michigan 7th District, $644K, lost); for John Gibbs (Michigan 3rd District, $413K, lost); for Paul Junge (Michigan 8th District, $2K, lost).