Is Dold Seeking 2014 Rematch With Schneider?

Though former Rep. Robert Dold (R-Kenilworth) has not indicated he will seek a 2014 rematch against Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Deerfield), evidence is mounting he may try to regain his 10th Congressional District seat.

Dold, who reported raising no money in the quarter ending March 31, according to the Federal Election Commission, is starting to solicit funds, according to an email from the Schneider campaign and a flyer which Patch recently obtained.

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“We just got word that former Republican Congressman Bob Dold has decided to run again,” an email sent today to Schneider supporters soliciting funds for the current Congressman’s campaign, said.

A form Dold for Congress attached to this article indicates the maximum an individual can contribute is $5,200.00 of which $2,600.00 would be for a primary election and another $2,600.00 for the general campaign. These are the amounts allowed under federal law for the 2014 election. The amount was less in 2012.

Dold did not respond to a call or email from Patch to comment on whether he will run or not. He did tell Journal & Topics Newspapers April 18 he had been encouraged to run by the National Republican Campaign Committee (NRCC). The article reported he did not rule out being a candidate.

“No one works harder for his constituents than Bob Dold,” NRCC spokesperson Katie Prill said. “The NRCC is hopeful Mr. Dold will make a decision in the coming days to run for his seat again in 2014 because Illinois families deserve his independent voice back in the 10th.” 

Schneider is currently in Israel leading a mission for the Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago and could not be reached for comment. Schneider narrowly defeated Dold to win the seat in November.