According to quarterly campaign statements filed with Michigan’s Secretary of State, the following reason was given for the expenditure: 'gala tickets'.
The committee has spent about $21,253 total since the beginning of the year, 0.9 percent of which has gone to NMU Foundation.
The following table lists the 100 largest payments the committee has made this year.
| Rank | Payee | Reason | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mary Wardell | Bookkeeping | $1,250 | 2019-07-22 |
| 1 | Mary Wardell | Bookkeeping | $1,250 | 2019-07-17 |
| 3 | Michigan House Democratic Fund | Contribution | $1,000 | 2019-06-04 |
| 3 | State of Michigan | Laborers contribution filing fee | $1,000 | 2019-03-13 |
| 3 | Landmark Inn | Food for event | $1,000 | 2019-02-18 |
| 6 | Donckers | Congratulatory items for colleagues | $863 | 2019-08-13 |
| 7 | City of Marquette | Pavillion rental deposit beer & wine license | $565 | 2019-06-28 |
| 8 | Econo Foods | Fundraiser supplies | $512 | 2019-02-15 |
| 9 | Mary Wardell | Bookkeeping - accounting services | $500 | 2019-05-17 |
| 10 | Landmark Inn | Room cost | $465 | 2019-02-16 |
| 11 | Best Buy | Laptop for campaign work | $456 | 2019-06-20 |
| 12 | Inn on Mackinac | Lodging mackinac conference | $447 | 2019-02-02 |
| 13 | Holiday Inn of Marquette | Lodging for staff | $446 | 2019-02-17 |
| 14 | Weathertech | Vehicle supplies | $337 | 2019-08-22 |
| 15 | UPS Store | Stamps | $310 | 2019-08-05 |
| 16 | Mary Wardell | Bookkeeping | $300 | 2019-08-06 |
| 17 | Pride Printing | Mailing | $252 | 2019-08-05 |
| 17 | Piedmont Restaurant | Food for group | $252 | 2019-02-16 |
| 19 | Mary Wardell | Bookkeeping - accounting services | $250 | 2019-04-30 |
| 19 | Special Olympics Michigan | Donation for polar plunge 2019 event | $250 | 2019-03-19 |
| 21 | Cafe Bodega | Catering | $240 | 2019-08-21 |
| 21 | Landmark Inn | Service charge for event | $240 | 2019-02-17 |
| 23 | Walmart | Parade candy | $231 | 2019-07-04 |
| 24 | Holiday Marquette | Gas cards and fill-up | $223 | 2019-03-03 |
| 24 | Holiday Inn of Marquette | Lodging for staff | $223 | 2019-02-16 |
| 26 | Cambensy for Michigan Leadership Fund | Reimbursement | $200 | 2019-06-20 |
| 26 | NMU Foundation | Gala tickets | $200 | 2019-09-01 |
| 26 | Holiday Gas Station Ishpeming | 2 $100 gas cards for staff | $200 | 2019-02-11 |
| 26 | Holiday Gas Wetmore | Gas cards for staff | $200 | 2019-01-29 |
| 30 | Pink Pony | Food and drink | $199 | 2019-05-31 |
| 31 | Whole Foods Market | Food for office | $183 | 2019-08-27 |
| 32 | Econo Foods | Fundraiser supplies | $182 | 2019-08-20 |
| 33 | Da Yoopers Tourist Trap and Rock Shop | Iron ore pellets - congratulatory item for legislators | $175 | 2019-08-12 |
| 33 | State of Michigan | Late filing fee | $175 | 2019-02-20 |
| 35 | Verizon | Cell phone bill | $162 | 2019-05-25 |
| 36 | Apple Eastwood Towne Center | Cell phone | $160 | 2019-04-16 |
| 37 | Holiday Inn | Lodging | $146 | 2019-06-21 |
| 38 | Target-Marquette | Food/snacks for office | $138 | 2019-04-27 |
| 38 | Target-Marquette | Office supplies | $138 | 2019-04-05 |
| 40 | Verizon | Phone bill | $136 | 2019-08-25 |
| 41 | Verizon | Phone bill | $135 | 2019-07-24 |
| 41 | Verizon | Cell phone bill | $135 | 2019-06-25 |
| 41 | Ladolce Video and Design | Campaign website maintenance | $135 | 2019-05-15 |
| 41 | Auto Armor Auto SPA | Vehicle maintenance | $135 | 2019-01-04 |
| 45 | Holiday Inn | Lodging | $134 | 2019-06-08 |
| 46 | Pride Printing | Mailing | $129 | 2019-08-05 |
| 47 | Michigan Democratic Party | Contribution | $120 | 2019-08-13 |
| 47 | Michigan Democratic Party | Membership | $120 | 2019-07-23 |
| 49 | Whole Foods Market | Food for office | $117 | 2019-08-01 |
| 50 | Steinhaus | Meal | $109 | 2019-07-16 |
| 51 | Office Max | Campaign office supplies | $101 | 2019-03-31 |
| 52 | Jon Hoadley for Congress | Direct contribution | $100 | 2019-08-27 |
| 52 | Negaunee Irontown Association | Parade donation | $100 | 2019-08-13 |
| 52 | Gwinn Lions Club | Donation | $100 | 2019-07-28 |
| 52 | Munising 4th of July Committee | Parade donation | $100 | 2019-07-11 |
| 52 | Marquette County Democratic Party | MCDP century club donation | $100 | 2019-07-01 |
| 52 | Great Lakes Recovery Centers | GLRC john kivela legacy fund donation | $100 | 2019-06-17 |
| 52 | Committee to Elect Henry Yanez | Contribution for city council race | $100 | 2019-06-11 |
| 52 | Michigan Legislative Labor Caucus | Member dues | $100 | 2019-05-24 |
| 52 | Whole Foods Market | Gift | $100 | 2019-04-24 |
| 52 | Marquette County Democratic Party | Ticket for summer sizzle event | $100 | 2019-04-22 |
| 52 | Police Officers Association of Michigan | Table sponsorship | $100 | 2019-03-14 |
| 52 | Exxon Mobil | 2 $50 gas cards for staff | $100 | 2019-02-11 |
| 52 | Progressive Women's Caucus | 2019 membership fee | $100 | 2019-01-29 |
| 65 | Target-Marquette | Office supplies | $96 | 2019-05-18 |
| 66 | Donckers | Meal | $93 | 2019-05-14 |
| 67 | Huron Mountain Bakery | Food | $92 | 2019-06-18 |
| 68 | Verizon | Cell phone bill | $88 | 2019-04-24 |
| 69 | Yooper Shirts | Campaign t-shirts | $87 | 2019-02-02 |
| 70 | Target-Marquette | Office supplies | $83 | 2019-01-19 |
| 71 | Target-Marquette | Parade candy - pioneer days negaunee | $78 | 2019-07-10 |
| 72 | Marquette Food Co-Op | Food for fundraiser | $77 | 2019-08-19 |
| 73 | Target-Marquette | Office supplies | $75 | 2019-05-12 |
| 73 | Target-Marquette | Gift for constituent | $75 | 2019-03-31 |
| 75 | Cafe Bodega | Meals | $73 | 2019-06-29 |
| 75 | Trenary Home Bakery | Food | $73 | 2019-06-07 |
| 75 | Comerica Inc. | The d shop detroit tigers memorabilia for office | $73 | 2019-06-06 |
| 78 | Jason Chapman | Payment | $70 | 2019-07-30 |
| 78 | Cafe Bodega | Meals for meeting | $70 | 2019-07-11 |
| 78 | Meijer Lansing | Office supplies | $70 | 2019-06-04 |
| 78 | League of Women Voters of Michigan | Membership fee | $70 | 2019-05-30 |
| 78 | Tavern and Tap | Meals | $70 | 2019-05-23 |
| 83 | Target-Marquette | Office supplies/snacks | $66 | 2019-07-21 |
| 83 | Target-Marquette | Parade candy | $66 | 2019-07-20 |
| 85 | Steinhaus | Meals | $63 | 2019-08-23 |
| 86 | Soup Spoon Cafe | Meals | $61 | 2019-04-26 |
| 87 | Cafe Bodega | Meals | $60 | 2019-05-11 |
| 87 | Cafe Bodega | Meal | $60 | 2019-04-05 |
| 87 | Target-Marquette | Event supplies | $60 | 2019-02-17 |
| 90 | Holiday Gas Station Ishpeming | Gas | $58 | 2019-05-30 |
| 91 | Cafe Bodega | Meal | $56 | 2019-08-03 |
| 92 | Michigan State Capitol Commission | State seals and frames | $54 | 2019-06-05 |
| 93 | Holiday Gas Wetmore | Gas | $53 | 2019-05-17 |
| 93 | Touch of Finland | Gift for constituent | $53 | 2019-02-26 |
| 95 | Holiday Gas Station Ishpeming | Gas | $52 | 2019-06-03 |
| 95 | Cafe Bodega | Meals for meeting | $52 | 2019-07-10 |
| 97 | Towners Pastry and Chocolate Shoppe | Coffee for legislative coffee hour | $51 | 2019-07-28 |
| 98 | Biden for President | Direct contribution | $50 | 2019-08-18 |
| 99 | Holiday Gas Station Ishpeming | Gas | $48 | 2019-05-13 |
| 100 | Holiday Station-Harvey | Gas | $47 | 2019-03-30 |
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