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Emanuel, Allies Spent at Least $22.8 Million to Win

Via the Chicago Tribune

Rahm Emanuel and a supportive political action committee spent more than $22.8 million in the preliminary and runoff elections en route to the mayor winning a second term, new campaign finance reports show.

By contrast, challenger Jesus “Chuy” Garcia and his union allies spent at least $4.6 million, far behind Emanuel, who collected 56 percent of the vote last week.

The reports, filed with the State Board of Elections provide the first glimpse into how much and where candidates for mayor spent their money. The reporting period included all but the final week of spending in the runoff campaign.

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