Springfield Standard

Parson for Missouri, based in among cities Polk County, was the only political committee in the county with expenses during the fourth quarter of 2023.

It spent $6,801 on 13 vendors during the time period.

The largest expense was for Computer & Office Expenses to Rachel Lightfoot, which is based in Polk.

In the previous quarter, Parson for Missouri was also the biggest spender.

What’s known as “dark money”, which comes from political non-profits and shell corporations, has greatly increased expenditures and donations in recent elections to record-breaking highs.

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

Committee	Expenditures	Paid Vendors
Parson for Missouri	$6,801	13