Politics: Morris raises $200,000 in opening two months

October 15, 2007
By Billy Dennis

Sources inside the John Morris congressional campaign say the former Peoria city Councilman raised more than $200,000 in contributions during September and August. The 3rd quarter financial reports are due Monday, and will cover campaign donations made from July 1, to Sept. 30.

Morris officially announced in early August, when his campaign took it’s first contribution, the source said, adding that they were pleased with the pace of contributions. Most of the donations came from individuals who live within and are able to vote inside the district. The implication is that there’s a belief that when reports from primary foes are released, they will show large donations from outside the district.

Morris is one of three men running for the Republican nomination for the 18th District seat now held by U.S. Rep Ray LaHood, who plans to retire at the end of the term. The others include State Rep. Aaron Schock and Heartland Partnership CEO Jim McConoughey. Millionaire basketball coach, NBA team executive and television commentator Dick Versace is running unopposed for the Democratic nomination.

UPDATED with corrected information.

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