Tree Raises $101,000 in Fourth Quarter

Democratic Congressional candidate a Long Grove business owner and Air Force Reserve colonel, raised $101,000 for his campaign for the quarter that ended Dec. 31 and has approximately $80,000 on hand, according to spokesperson Ken Snyder.

Tree, who became a candidate Nov. 10, is one of five Democrats facing off in the March 20 primary to earn the right to challenge in the Nov. 6 general election.

The other Democratic contenders are Deerfield management consultant , Waukegan community organizer , Mundelein attorney and Hainesville mathematician .

Neither Dold nor the other Democrats have disclosed the results of their fundraising efforts. Reports are due to the Federal Election Commission on Jan. 31.

As of the end of the third quarter on Sept. 30, Dold had $994,632.94 cash on hand, Schneider had $417,016.43 in the bank, Sheyman had $141,513.65 remaining and Bavda had $28,619.85 left to spend. Rutagwbira joined the race later and did not file a report in September.

Tree also announced the endorsement of former Democratic National Committee Chairman David Wilhelm, Wheeling Township Democratic Chair Kathleen Sances and Palatine Township Democratic Chair Sue Walton. Sheyman and Schneider have their share of endorsements as well.

Schneider has the backing of Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD), the Democratic Congressional whip; former Rep. Melissa Bean (D-Barrington); state Sen. Susan Garrett (D-Lake Forest); and state Sen. Jeff Schoenberg (D-Evanston).

Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. (D-Chicago); Rep. Danny Davis (D-Chicago); Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ); and Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) are backing Sheyman.