Whitmer blows past donor limits, raises more than 9 GOP candidates combined

LANSING — Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer continues to utilize a unique loophole in Michigan campaign finance law to blow by traditional contribution limits and amass a massive war chest ahead of the 2022 election.

New campaign finance disclosures filed with the state on Monday show Whitmer’s campaign raised $3.1 million between July 21 and Oct. 20. That was more than the top nine Republican candidates combined, who collectively reported raising $2.3 million.

Whitmer ended the reporting period with more than $12.6 million in cash reserves, dwarfing her nearest Republican foe. Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig of Detroit reported less than $1 million in cash on hand after spending roughly a third of the $1.4 million he had raised.

But Whitmer's fundraising haul was boosted by an unusual maneuver, and she may ultimately be required to return or donate nearly $4 million early next year.

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