The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois as of week ending Aug. 17, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).
Top Campaign Contributions as of Week Ending Aug. 17 in Illinois
| Campaign Committee | Candidate | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JB for Governor | Jb Pritzker | $13,000,000 |
| The People for Emanuel “Chris” Welch | Emanuel Chris Welch | $390,500 |
| Friends of John Curran | John Curran | $126,000 |
| Friends of Nicholas Smith | Nicholas Smith | $100,000 |
| Jones for State Representative | Thaddeus Jones | $85,000 |
| Mary for Illinois | Mary Edly-Allen | $71,500 |
| Friends of Billy Morgan | Billy. Morgan | $34,000 |
| Friends of Dave Koehler | David M. Koehler | $32,300 |
| Committee to Elect Robert J Lovero | Robert J. Lovero | $28,250 |
| Friends of Willie Preston | Willie Preston | $28,000 |
| Friends of LaToya N Greenwood | Latoya N. Greenwood | $22,115 |
| Citizens for Seth Lewis | Seth Lewis | $18,500 |
| Citizens for Marcus C Evans Jr | Marcus C. Evans Jr. | $18,500 |
| Martin McLaughlin For State Representative | Martin McLaughlin | $18,000 |
| Friends for State Rep Anthony DeLuca | Anthony Deluca | $16,500 |
| Friends of Robyn Gabel | Robyn Gabel | $15,500 |
| Friends of Suzy Glowiak | Suzanne Glowiak | $14,000 |
| Friends of Bill Cunningham | Bill Cunningham | $13,250 |
| Citizens for Bob Berlin | Robert Bob Berlin | $12,750 |
| Friends for Katie Stuart | Katie Stuart | $11,695 |
| Citizens to Elect Mark W Szula | Mark W. Szula | $11,500 |
| Friends of Joyce Mason | Joyce Mason | $11,500 |
| Friends of Stephanie Kifowit | Stephanie Kifowit | $10,500 |
| Committee to Elect Judge Rudolf | Heinz M. Rudolf | $10,000 |
| Friends of Monica Gordon | Monica Gordon | $10,000 |
| Jil Tracy for State Senate | Jil Tracy | $9,000 |
| Friends for David B Guerin | David B. Guerin | $8,680 |
| Friends of Mattie Hunter | Mattie Hunter | $8,250 |
| Nagel for Illinois Senate 40 | Philip Nagel | $7,542 |
| Friends of Laura Fine | Laura Fine | $5,000 |
| Committee to Elect Andrew J Gleeson | Andrew J. Gleeson | $5,000 |
| Friends of Desi | Desi Anderson | $5,000 |
| Friends of David Gonzalez | David Gonzalez | $4,500 |
| Friends of Duffy Blackburn | Kevin Duffy Blackburn | $4,500 |
| Ellman for IL Senate D21 | Laura Ellman | $4,000 |
| Citizens for Cassidy | Kelly Cassidy | $4,000 |
| Friends of Michelle Mussman | Michelle Mussman | $3,500 |
| Friends of Jawaharial Omarr Williams | Jawaharial Williams | $3,500 |
| Citizens for Hammond | Norine Hammond | $3,500 |
| Cunningham Campaign Committee | Samuel Cunningham | $3,500 |
| Friends of Travis Weaver | Travis Weaver | $3,500 |
| Daniel Didech Campaign Committee | Daniel Didech | $3,000 |
| Friends of Anthony Napolitano | Anthony Napolitano V | $2,500 |
| Mendrick for Sheriff | James Mendrick | $2,500 |
| Citizens for Bradley J Fritts | Bradley J. Fritts | $2,500 |
| Friends of Jason House | Jason House | $2,250 |
| Citizens For Suzanne Ness | Suzanne Ness | $2,009 |
| Citizens for Amy Elik | Amy Elik | $2,000 |
| Friends of Sue Rezin | Sue Rezin | $2,000 |
| Friends of Michael D Rodriguez | Michael D. Rodriguez | $2,000 |
| Western Illinois Democrats PAC | Rick Camp | $2,000 |
| Committee to Elect Judge O’Gara | John O’Gara | $2,000 |
| Friends to Elect Patty Gustin | Patricia Patty Gustin | $1,500 |
| Friends of Sheila Chalmers- Currin | Sheila Chalmers-Currin | $1,000 |
| Schmidt for Illinois | Kevin Schmidt | $1,000 |
| Keith For Mayor | Keith Pekau | $1,000 |
| Friends of Lakesia | Lakesia Collins | $1,000 |
| Committee to Elect Zina Cruse | Zina Cruse | $1,000 |
| Committee to Elect Terri Bryant | Terri Bryant | $1,000 |
| Citizens to Elect Tom Weber | Tom Weber | $1,000 |
| Friends of Kristen Chiaro | Kristen Chiaro | $1,000 |
| Friends of Dan Swanson | Dan Swanson | $1,000 |
| Citizens for Waguespack | Scott Waguespack | $1,000 |
| Friends of Dan Brady | Dan Brady | $1,000 |
| Chesney for Illinois | Andrew S. Chesney | $1,000 |
| Neighbors for Daniel La Spata | Daniel La Spata | $1,000 |
| Citizens For Michele Hunter | Michele Hunter | $1,000 |
