What’s more, the top two donors gave more than all of the at least 1,601 small donors combined. Contributions greater than $1,000 account for more than 86% of the money contributed to the five Chicago mayoral candidates, while less than 2% of the money contributed comes from contributions of less than $150. The Illinois PIRG Education Fund’s report found that big donations completely eclipse small donations to the five mayoral campaigns. The need for Chicago’s Fair Elections ballot question was underscored today by a stunning new report detailing the outrageous number of large contributions coming from donors outside Chicago to the city’s mayoral candidates. Report on Extreme Influence of Big Money in Mayor's Race Leaves No Doubt
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