Whitmer blows past campaign finance limits thanks to legal loophole
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The push by some Republicans in Michigan to recall Gov. Gretchen Whitmer may be backfiring – and helping to fuel fundraising for her reelection effort next year.
A good chunk of the governor’s change came from some top-dollar donors who were able to give more than the normal legal limit, due to a caveat. Michigan law dictates that the maximum amount an individual donor can contribute to a gubernatorial campaign committee is $7,150. But Whitmer’s been able to circumvent the legal limits due to a 1984 state ruling that says contribution limits didn’t apply to governors – such as Whitmer – who are defending themselves against recall efforts.More Related News