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Betsy DeVos-founded, Republican-funded school choice group backs Vallas campaign for Chicago mayor

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The Illinois Federation for Children PAC is an affiliate of the conservative 501(c)(4) group. The PAC reported sending $59,385 late last week to Virginia-based GOP political consulting firm Go BIG Media and designated the funds for digital media work in support of Vallas' campaign. Vallas has already received financial backing from charter school interests.

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Betsy DeVos-founded, Republican-funded school choice group backs Vallas campaign for Chicago mayor

The political committee’s contribution is a drop in the bucket of dollars pouring into the race in its final days. But it’s an indication that school privatization champions see an opportunity with Vallas’ candidacy.

1 year ago·Chicago, United States

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