Campaign Finance and Super PACs

AIPAC‑linked networks poured millions into Illinois Democratic primaries through groups such as Affordable Chicago Now, Elect Chicago Women and the Chicago Progressive Partnership—roughly $4.5 million to boost Donna Miller and millions more behind Melissa Bean—helping those centrists prevail. The same coordinated tactics (shared vendors, innocuous local branding, crypto/AI PAC ads, negative campaigns and vote‑splitting maneuvers) failed in other races, as AIPAC‑backed efforts lost in IL‑7 (Melissa Conyears‑Ervin) and IL‑9 (where Daniel Biss prevailed despite heavy outside spending).