Overview
- Illinois Future PAC confirmed receiving $5 million from Gov. JB Pritzker in December, and the group says it has now raised more than $10 million after continuing to fundraise in 2026.
- Pritzker’s cousin Jennifer Pritzker and her spouse contributed another $1.1 million last year, and the super PAC reported $6.3 million raised in 2025, with additional 2026 donors due to be disclosed in March.
- The pro-Stratton PAC has spent about $1.4 million on TV ads with another roughly $320,000 booked, compared with Krishnamoorthi’s $20.5 million in TV spending since July and $3.3 million more reserved.
- End-of-2025 filings show Krishnamoorthi with $15.2 million cash on hand, while Stratton reported $1.1 million and Robin Kelly $1.6 million, underscoring a persistent resource gap.
- Two debates last week fueled messaging over issues like abolishing ICE and confirmations under President Trump, with coverage casting Stratton as the aggressor, and early voting begins Thursday with more debates set.