Both Rep. Robert Dold (R-Kenilworth) and Democratic challenger Brad Schneider of Deerfield broke fundraising records for the quarter ended Sept. 30, according to news releases today from the two campaigns.
Dold became the first candidate in 10th Congressional District history to raise more than $1 million for a quarter while Schneider posted the top dollar amount for a three-month period for a Democrat.
According to a release from the Dold Campaign, the North Shore Congressman will report collecting approximately $1,006,000 for the quarter by the time reports are due to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) Oct. 15. He has raised nearly $4 million since his election two years ago, according to FEC reports.
“At a time of growing uncertainty about the fiscal future of our country, I remain steadfast in my promise to tirelessly reach across the aisle to all members of Congress to continue to bring positive change to the District,” Dold said in the release.
Schneider will report picking up approximately $780,000 for the third quarter by the Oct. 15 FEC deadline which his campaign calls a new record for 10th District Democrats. According to filings with the FEC, his total amount collected is slightly under $3.3 million.
“We’re thrilled to see more and more people joining our campaign to stand up for marriage equality, a woman’s right to choose, protections for the Great Lakes, and affordable higher education,” Schneider said in the release.
Neither campaign disclosed the amount of cash on hand.
Voters in the 10th District will have their only opportunity to see Dold and Schneider debate live at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Lake Forest High School in a forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters from Lake Forest/Lake Bluff, Highland Park/Highwood and Deerfield. The forum is cosponsored by Patch and the Union League Club of Chicago.
Play by the rules or go,
Tribune issued a very strong endosement of Dold...even called Schneidr laughable regarding his gross fabrication of the facts... Look at his endorsements..its a who's ho of those that have helped ruin our state...unions, Madigan/John Cullerton. If you want more of the same fiscal mismanagement,,,Brad is your guy
If you think anyone reading your fabrications believes that Rose Pest Solution cares whether their employees eat lunch in their cars or in a fast food restaurant or wherever, I have several bridges across the Chicago River for sale.
Last I heard, over one million dollars in donations was far more than $780 thousand.
Want to get rid of public education Social security Medicare Vote for Dold He does as he is told
Wants to bankrupt Social Security Medicare Vote for Schneider when $5T to $6T in additional debt just isn't enough. Same thing.
Sorry your party only likes Americans who live on Sheridan rd GOP is bad for America and for the world Keep watching fox if it makes you happy