The campaign money is rolling into campaigns in Adams County races, especially for sheriff and county treasurer. Pre-election disclosure reports filed with the Illinois State Board of Elections show how much money candidates have on hand as of Oct. 3. Candidates are also required to report contributions of $500 or more that were received 30 days prior to the election.
Democrat Sheriff Brent Fischer raised $3,017.27 between July 1 and Oct. 3. As of Oct. 3, his campaign had $11,516.34 cash on hand. Fischer received $267.27 form the Adams County Democrat Central Committee on Aug. 5. He also received a $1,000 donation from Mike McClain on Oct. 14.
Republican candidate for sheriff Jon McCoy raised $19,607 between July 6 and Oct. 3. His campaign had $2,121.09 cash on hand as of Oct. 3. McCoy has received nearly $8,000 from the Adams County Republican Central Committee. He reported a $2,000 contribution from the committee on Aug. 23, $2,000 on Oct. 14 and $3,995 on Oct. 23.
The race for Adams County treasurer is seeing a lot of money coming from the candidates themselves in an effort to replace Adams County Treasurer Jean Reddington, who is not seeking a third term.
Democratic candidate Reg Ankrom raised $13,166.64 between July 1 and Oct. 3. His campaign reported $3,217.56 cash on hand, as of Oct 3. Ankrom loaned his campaign $10,000 and reported receiving a $1,000 from McClain on Oct. 18. He also reported a $1,000 contribution and a $2,543.64 in-kind contribution from former Quincy Mayor Verne Hagstrom.
Republican candidate Terry Asher raised $21,985.34 between July 1 and Oct. 3. His campaign reported $7,775.25 cash on hand as of Oct. 3. Asher loaned his campaign $15,000 over the reporting reporting period. He also received two $2,000 contributions from the Adams County Republican Central Committee — one Aug. 5 and the other Oct. 11.
Both candidates for the vacancy in the 8th Judicial Circuit are also bringing in money.
Democratic candidate Chris Scholz raised $23,407.27 between July 1 and Oct. 3. His campaign reported $7,196.63 cash on hand as of Oct. 3. Scholz received a loan from Charles Simmons of Camp Point for $7,500 on Sept. 20, while contributing $1,000 on July 20. Scholz also gave his campaign $7,500 on Oct. 20.
Republican candidate Bob Adrian raised $17,484.91 between July 1 and Oct 3. His campaign reported $665.57 cash on hand as of Oct. 3. Adrian received three $2,000 contributions from the Adams County Republican Central Committee —Aug. 5, Aug. 13 and Oct.14. He also received a contribution of $5,000 from Nancy Smith of Lake Forest on Sept. 20 and $3,500 from himself on Oct. 1.
In the other countywide races:
• Democrat County Clerk/Recorder Georgia Volm raised $6,203 between July 1 and Oct. 3. Her campaign reported $686.77 cash on hand as of Oct. 3. Volm loaned her campaign $3,455.73.
• Republican candidate for county clerk/recorder raised $5,315 between Aug. 27 and Oct. 3. His campaign reported no cash on hand as of Oct. 3. Schaefer loaned his campaign $1,000. He also received two $2,000 contributions from the Adams County Republican Central Committee.
• Democrat candidate for regional superintendent of schools Donna Hildebrand-Veile raised $6,509.33 between July 1 and Oct. 3. Her campaign reported $4,096.41 cash on hand as of Oct. 3. Veile received $767.27 from herself and $780 from RP&G.
• Republican candidate for regional superintendent of schools Debbie Niederhauser raised $14,397.21 between July 1 and Oct 3. Her campaign reported $5,117.41 cash on hand as of Oct. 3. Niederhauser received a $3,000 contribution from the Southwest Area Council AFT Cope on Sept. 14 and two $2,000 contributions from the Adams County Republican Central Committee.
