Press Release: Fundraising Caps Blown as Outside Money Floods 6th District State Senate Race
For Immediate Release
March 12, 2026
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Uniejewski: Fundraising Caps Blown as Outside Money Floods 6th District State Senate Race
Uniejewski called out incumbent Sara Feigenholtz and the Democratic Party for pouring massive outside money into 6th District.
Chicago, IL – Nick Uniejewski, Democratic candidate for State Senator in Illinois’ 6th District, today condemned incumbent Sara Feigenholtz and the Democratic Party for the flood of outside spending that has triggered an official notice from the Illinois State Board of Elections that fundraising caps in the race have been blown.
“Outside Super PACs, dark money groups, and corporate interests have poured more than $100,000 into this race, and the State Board of Elections has formally notified campaigns that the caps are gone because of it,” said Uniejewski. “That includes over $187,000 from the Democratic Party, $25,000 from the Illinois Realtors, and ad buys from Super PACs including American Future and Common Ground Collective. Because of that outside money, Illinois’ contribution limits no longer apply. That’s not democracy—that’s a system that rewards dark money.”
A longtime community organizer, Uniejewski criticized the party’s priorities: “The Democratic Party should be organizing year‑round with everyday voters, not dumping massive funds into protecting an incumbent who refuses to show up, cancels appearances, won’t debate her opponent, and has been called to resign for racist and Islamophobic remarks. If Democrats want to win, they need to start aligning with the people, not protecting the status quo.”
“Our campaign is 100% grassroots,” Uniejewski added. “We’ve knocked on over 75,000 doors and hosted 250 salons and community events while my opponent hides from her constituents. On March 17, voters can send a clear message: the 6th District is not for sale—and the Democratic Party should be fighting for people, not protecting an out-of-touch incumbent.”
The Democratic Primary is March 17. To view the full email from the Illinois State Board of Elections, click here.
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