"Krishnamoorthi has vastly outraised - and outspent - his two primary opponents: Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and Rep. Robin Kelly. Krishnamoorthi has spent more than $28 million, according to AdImpact. Stratton and Kelly have each spent around $1 million."
"Fairshake, a crypto PAC, has spent $7.7 million on TV ads, according to AdImpact. The group, which played big in 2024, is sitting on close to $200 million. Most of those ads have been hammering Stratton, who has the endorsement of Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and appears to be the progressives' preferred candidate."
"Stratton has a super PAC, backed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, that has spent close to $13 million on her behalf. There's a massive disparity in campaign spending."
Krishnamoorthi has dramatically outpaced his primary opponents in fundraising and spending, with over $28 million compared to approximately $1 million each for Lt. Gov. Stratton and Rep. Kelly. Fairshake, a cryptocurrency PAC with close to $200 million in reserves, has injected $7.7 million into television advertising, primarily targeting Stratton. Stratton, endorsed by Senator Elizabeth Warren and favored by progressives, benefits from a super PAC backed by Governor Pritzker that has spent nearly $13 million on her behalf. The race features substantial financial disparities and external spending from well-funded groups.
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