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Pritzker, Illinois Democrats dominate third quarter fundraising

The governor spent more than $12.4 million on television ads from July through September.

Pritzker, Illinois Democrats dominate third quarter fundraising
Gov. JB Pritzker is flanked by Democratic Party of Illinois Chair Lisa Hernandez and Sen. Dick Durbin on stage at Governor's Day at the Illinois State Fairgrounds on August 19, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
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MOORE'S SUMMARY: This will come as no surprise to anyone who's flipped on the television, streamed a show or scrolled social media, but Illinois Democrats dominated political spending in the months leading up to the 2026 midterm elections, including nearly $23.8 million from Gov. JB Pritzker's campaign, quarterly campaign finance reports reveal.