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The 77 Committee is the name of the fledgling effort by Lightfoot allies to bolster the embattled first-term mayor in the Feb. 28 election — often in ways she may not legally be able to do herself.
Unlimited contributions to political action commitees exploit what campaign finance experts told WTTW News is a loophole in laws governing the role of money in Chicago’s elections.
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot remains close to several rivals in terms of cash on hand, including Jesús García, Brandon Johnson, Paul Vallas and Willie Wilson.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s campaign spent twice as much money as she raised in 2022's last three months as she launched ads aimed at rebuilding momentum in her reelection bid.
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The new fund can't coordinate with incumbent Lori Lightfoot but is raising money for her reelection bid largely outside limits imposed on direct donors.