Giannoulias Rakes in $9M Amid Mayoral Buzz
February 26, 2026·about 3 hours ago·via Politico

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias banks $9 million in fundraising amid buzz for a mayoral run, raising eyebrows on big-money influence in local politics. This cash haul fuels skepticism of establishment players prioritizing donor agendas over taxpayers. In state-local races, such moves highlight the need for America-first leaders who fight bureaucratic overreach, not feed it. Watchdogs demand transparency as patriots demand accountability.




