Read more about the article Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi outraises and outspends opponents consecutivelyUS House Office of Photography
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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi outraises and outspends opponents consecutively

Krishnamoorthi’s total receipts for this upcoming cycle weigh in at over $6 million. This is a subsequent increase from 2016’s $3.56 million and 2018’s $5.24 million. Brian Gaines, professor of political science at the University of Illinois commented, said over email that nearly all incumbents outspend their challengers every cycle.

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Read more about the article Rep. Bill Foster continues contributions to other democratic campaignsBill Foster's official website
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Rep. Bill Foster continues contributions to other democratic campaigns

Democratic U.S. Representative Bill Foster’s top expenditure this election cycle has been distributing his campaign money to help other democratic candidates win their elections. 

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Rep. Jan Schakowsky continues targeting fundraising, salaries

Although the 2021-2022 cycle is still in its early stages, Illinois’s 9th Congressional District Rep. Jan Schakowsky continues to spend most of her disbursements to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC). 

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Rep. Mike Quigley’s campaign spending drops, Democratic party still benefits

As Quigley seeks reelection for the seventh time to represent Illinois’ 5th district, he is planning to follow the winning strategy he’s developed: supporting the Democratic party, utilizing fundraising consultants and events and saving up for future contested elections. 

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Rep. Brad Schneider of Illinois's 10th district.

Rep. Brad Schneider decreases campaign spending so far from last election

Democratic congressional incumbent Brad Schneider has sharply decreased his campaign spending from $3,024,001 in 2019-2020 to a spending just a little over half a…

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Read more about the article Big donations, decreased spending for 9th District Rep. Jan Schakowsky’s 2020 campaignSchakowsky's website
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Big donations, decreased spending for 9th District Rep. Jan Schakowsky’s 2020 campaign

Long-standing Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky allocated about 75 percent of her spending during the 2019-20 election cycle so far on salaries, fundraising and a contribution of $292,632 to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Her spending habits have remained consistent throughout her political career, with her annual Women’s Power Lunch as the biggest individual expense every year.

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