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How much did AFSCME Council 5 People Fund spend in October 2022 to be the biggest spender in a city within Dakota County?

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AFSCME Council 5 People Fund spent the most money among political committees within a city in Dakota County during October 2022, according to the Minnesota Campaign Finance Board.

The largest expense was for Mail & Postage to Postmaster - USPS, which is based in St. Paul.

The second largest political spend from a committee operating in a city within Dakota County during October 2022 came from Suburban School Emp Local 284 Political Act Fund. It spent $5,300 during the time period on 15 different vendors.

Political campaign financial data is often updated at the end of each quarter, leading to a sometimes incomplete picture of a committee or candidate's finances.

In 2022, Minnesotans donated nearly $59 million to political causes. This is significantly lower than donations contributed in 2020 when more than $136 million was donated.

Minnesota has a maximum political contribution limit of $4,000 over two years. The limit is highest for the Governor and Lieutenant Governor races and lower for the Attorney General and legislative races.

Top Expenditures from Minnesota Political Committees Based in Cities Within Dakota County During October 2022

CommitteeExpendituresPaid Vendors
AFSCME Council 5 People Fund$30,7092
Suburban School Emp Local 284 Political Act Fund$5,30015
DFL Senior Caucus$3,8864
RightTech, PAC$2,0001
CAR, Committee of Automotive Retailers$5011
Pine Bend, PAC$5001
Minn Seasonal Recreational Property Owners, PAC$3751
Minn Manufactured Home, PAC$421

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