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How did Wes Barr spend campaign funds in the first quarter?

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Republican Wes Barr's election campaign committee, Friends of Wes Barr, spent $718 in the first quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Barr's committee spent the most on sponsorships in the quarter, with 50.2% of this total ($250) going to Central Illinois Rebels in Springfield. Table 1 below shows the distribution of how Barr's committee spent its money in the first quarter.

Table 1: First-quarter spending by purpose
Purpose
Amount
Percent of total spending
Sponsorships
$498
69.4%
Annual dues
$220
30.6%

Table 2 below shows the top 3 largest single expenditures during the quarter.

Table 2: Largest expenses of the first quarter
Recipient
Date
Amount
Purpose
Central Illinois Rebels
2017-02-09
$250
Sponsorships
Miles T shirts LLC
2017-03-24
$248
Sponsorships
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce
2017-03-07
$220
Annual dues

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