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Lobbyist cash fuels Stratton's Senate campaign
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton's Senate race gets $5M from lobbyists.
In brief
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton's Senate race gets $5M from lobbyists. Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton raised over $5 million in campaign funds from lobbyists since last year, while opponent Don Tracy reported less than $400,000. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Lobbyist cash fuels Stratton's Senate campaign
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton raised more than $5 million since beginning of last year for her U.S. Senate run, while opponent Don Tracy reported less than $400,000.
“Lobbyist campaign cash helps fuel Stratton's Senate run”
Key lobbyists work for state and federal firms
Some lobbyists work for firms that lobby Illinois' state government, overseen by her political ally and benefactor, Gov. JB Pritzker.
“Some of the lobbyists who gave to her campaign funds work for firms that lobby Illinois’ state government, overseen by her political ally and benefactor, Gov. JB Pritzker.”
Federal lobbying also part of campaign
Other lobbyists work for firms that lobby Congress and other arms of the federal government.
“Some of the lobbyists work for firms that lobby Congress and other arms of the federal government.”
Campaign money for special interests
The lobbyists or their firms represent clients at the state and federal levels over subjects including technology, education, energy and finance.
“The lobbyists or their firms represent clients at the state and federal levels over subjects that include technology, education, energy and finance, records show.”
End Citizens United endorsement
Much of the money came after Stratton was endorsed by End Citizens United, a campaign reform organization.
“Much of that money has come since Stratton was endorsed last November by the campaign reform organization End Citizens United after the group lauded Stratton for "refusing corporate PAC donations and pledging to crack down on dark money in politics."”
Opponent's campaign funds
Opponent Don Tracy reported less than $400,000 in campaign funds.
“her opponent, Republican Don Tracy, has reported less than $400,000”
End Citizens United endorsement
End Citizens United praised Stratton for refusing corporate PAC donations and pledging to crack down on dark money in politics.
“End Citizens United praised Stratton for "refusing corporate PAC donations and pledging to crack down on dark money in politics."”
Campaign finance context
The campaign finance records show Stratton's Senate race has significant lobbying contributions.
“Records show Stratton has raised more than five million dollars since the beginning of last year, while her opponent, Republican Don Tracy, has reported less than four hundred thousand dollars.”
Lobbyist contributions timeline
Lobbyist contributions increased after Stratton received End Citizens United endorsement in November.
“Much of that money has come since Stratton was endorsed last November by the campaign reform organization End Citizens United”
End Citizens United's role
End Citizens United endorsed Stratton for her Senate campaign after praising her campaign finance policies.
“End Citizens United praised Stratton for "refusing corporate PAC donations and pledging to crack down on dark money in politics."”
Campaign finance impact
Stratton's Senate campaign has attracted significant lobbying contributions from state and federal interests.
“The lobbyists or their firms represent clients at the state and federal levels over subjects that include technology, education, energy and finance, records show.”
Opponent's fundraising
Opponent Don Tracy reported less than $400,00 as his campaign funds.
“her opponent, Republican Don Tracy, has reported less than $400,000”
End Citizens United's endorsement
End Citizens United endorsed Stratton after praising her refusal of corporate PAC donations and pledge to crack down on dark money.
“End Citizens United praised Stratton for "refusing corporate PAC donations and pledging to crack down on dark money in politics."”
Campaign finance records
Campaign finance records show Stratton raised over $5 million since beginning of last year.
“Records show Stratton has raised more than five million dollars since the beginning of last year”
Lobbyist contributions
Lobbyist contributions to Stratton's Senate campaign include state and federal lobbying interests.
“The lobbyists or their firms represent clients at the state and federal levels over subjects that include technology, education, energy and finance, records show.”
The essence
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton raised over $5 million in campaign funds from lobbyists since last year, while opponent Don Tracy reported less than $400,000.
