Schneider Raises $390,000 For Reelection Bid

Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Deerfield) will report raising more than $390,000 for a 2014 reelection bid while Washington sources indicate former Rep. Robert Dold (R-Kenilworth) is considering a rematch.

Schneider’s total is more than Dold collected in his first quarter after being elected in 2010, according to a release today from the Schneider campaign. Schneider narrowly defeated Dold in November.

While Republicans have been expressing the hope Dold will run in 2014 for some time, a report in The Hill today indicated Dold is considering a rematch. He did not return a call from Patch before this article was published.

Schneider believes his first quarter fundraising numbers are a reflection of the desire of people in the 10th Congressional District to support his efforts in Congress.

“I am thrilled to see so many people are joining us in our fight to strengthen our local businesses, expand the middle class, pass sensible new gun measures and ensure marriage equality for all Americans,” Schneider said in the release. “It's clear that voters are eager to get Congress working for them again." 

Schneider is required to file a complete report of his fundraising efforts with the Federal Election Commission my midnight Monday. If Dold has been raising money, he must report it then as well.