High Country Times

Avery Democratic Party, based in cities associated with Avery County, was the only political committee in the county with expenses during the fourth quarter of 2022.

It spent $81 on five vendors during the time period.

The largest expense was for Other Expenses to Kilby Dalton Micheal, which is based in the Banner Elk area.

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
Avery Democratic Party	$81	5