Between Jan 1, 2018 and Jan. 31 2019, the 14 candidates for Chicago mayor reported receiving a total of $20,615,097 in campaign funds, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Democrat Bill Daley has raised the most in that time period, bringing in $5,608,014. Of that, none of the money came from loans. John Kozlar, a South Side lawyer, raised the least amount, reporting no contributions.
Willie Wilson and Jerry Joyce, both Democrats, each reported more than $1 million in campaign receipts, but the majority of the money came from loans. Wilson reported $1,302,581 in funds received with 94 percent of that amount coming from loans. Joyce claimed $1,516,210 with 86 percent borrowed.
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Total Fundraising by Candidate Jan. 1, 2018 to Jan. 31, 2019
Rank | Candidate | Total Raised | % Loans |
1 | Bill Daley | $5,608,014 | 0% |
2 | Toni Preckwinkle | $3,573,326 | 0% |
3 | Gery Chico | $2,140,199 | 0% |
4 | Susana Mendoza | $1,904,300 | 0% |
5 | Jerry Joyce | $1,516,210 | 86% |
6 | Willie Wilson | $1,302,581 | 94% |
7 | Garry McCarthy | $1,137,281 | 0% |
8 | Lori Lightfoot | $1,324,082 | 0% |
9 | Paul Vallas | $732,920 | 16% |
10 | Amara Enyia | $633,137 | 0% |
11 | Bob Fioretti | $561,500 | 0% |
12 | Neal Sales-Griffin | $113,954 | 7% |
13 | La Shawn Ford | $67,593 | 0% |
14 | John Kozlar | $0 | N/A |