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Dold's War Chest Nears $1 Million

Congressman raised $367,665 for the quarter that ended Sept. 30.

has nearly $1 million in the bank to finance his reelection campaign as of Sept. 30, according to a report filed Thursday with the Federal Election Commission (FEC). 

Dold raised $367,665 for the quarter that ended Sept. 30, according to the FEC. He has collected $1,276,067.86 since he was elected less than a year ago. 

None of Dold’s potential Democratic opponents — or — have filed their reports yet. They are due Oct. 15 

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he had raised more than $140,000 from over 4,800 donors as of Sept. 30. For the entire campaign he has collected more than $250,000. Schneider’s donors gave him $321,085 for the quarter ending June 30. 

More than half of Dold’s haul ($182,166) came from organizations or political action committees including fellow members of Congress. He also garnered $170,185 from individuals, most from the 10th Congressional District. 

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Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) has not yet reported her fundraising totals. She does not have a Republican opponent. 

Check Patch on Monday (Oct. 17) for a complete report on Schakowsky, Dold, Schneider, Sheyman and Bavda.

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