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Spending Spree: Candidates Burn Millions for Votes

3/20/2026

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U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi spent $24 million to finish second in the Illinois Senate primary, about $60 per vote.
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton won the Senate primary, spending $2.8 million and under $6 per vote.
Republican nominee Don Tracy spent $462,000 for about 211,000 votes at $2 per vote.
In the 9th District, Kat Abughazaleh spent $3 million and lost 31,000 votes.
Neil Khot spent $1.8 million for 4,500 votes.

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Story summary

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi spent $24 million to finish second in the Illinois Senate primary, about $60 per vote.
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton won the Senate primary, spending $2.8 million and under $6 per vote.
Republican nominee Don Tracy spent $462,000 for about 211,000 votes at $2 per vote.
In the 9th District, Kat Abughazaleh spent $3 million and lost 31,000 votes.
Neil Khot spent $1.8 million for 4,500 votes.