The Wisconsin Legislature’s Four Campaign Committees Spent a Record $12.1 million

Sunday, January 31st, 2021 -- 10:58 AM

The Wisconsin Legislature’s four campaign committees spent a record $12.1 million in 2020, according to a report released Thursday.

The analysis from government watchdog group Wisconsin Democracy Campaign found the spending easily eclipsed the previous record of $8.4 million set in 2018.  The Republican Assembly Campaign Committee led the way, spending a little more than $5 million. The Assembly Democratic Campaign Committee spent $3.1 million.

The Committee to Elect a Republican Senate spent $2.3 million. The State Senate Democratic Committee spent $1.6 million.  Republicans retained control of both houses in November’s elections. (AP)

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