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Where the gubernatorial candidates stand after fourth quarter fund-raising
Democratic gubernatorial front-runner J.B. Pritzker was far ahead of the large pack of candidates for governor in fourth quarter fund-raising after raising $21 million. Even prolific fund-raiser Governor Bruce Rauner only raised $2.9 million, but he still has significantly more money in the bank than Pritzker, with $55.6 million compared to Pritzker’s $7.86 million. Democrats Chris Kennedy and Daniel Biss are the only two other candidates who raised more than $1 million during the quarter. [Tribune]
