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Chicago’s mayoral election is still several months away, but the campaigns are already in full swing, with candidates raising money across the city. And when it comes to their campaign coffers, the amounts vary widely.
The amount of cash on hand differs significantly among the candidates. Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias leads the pack with $19,152,632, according to the most recent D-2 Quarterly Report on the Illinois State Board of Elections website, covering the third quarter from July 1 through Sept. 30.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has significantly less campaign cash, with $379,471 reported during the same period.
Johnson’s campaign account has declined throughout the year, dropping from $813,125.19 in the first quarter to $631,309.34 in the second quarter.
Third-quarter cash-on-hand totals for a number of candidates are listed below:
Alexi Giannoulias – $19,152,632
John Kelly – $2,522,825
Susana Mendoza – $1,728,015
Joe Holberg – $1,059,551
Brandon Johnson – $379,471
Mike Quigley – $343,482
Bill Quinlan – $204,215
George Cardenas – $106,174
Liam Stanton – $91,869.79
Dr. Lisa Nee – $50,697.51
Willie Wilson – $48,453
