Illinois Comptroller — Democratic Primary
State of Illinois
Four Democratic women compete to replace retiring Comptroller Susana Mendoza. The Comptroller pays Illinois's bills and is the last line of financial oversight — especially critical as Trump-era federal cuts threaten state budgets. Frontrunner Margaret Croke (Pritzker-endorsed) faces progressive challenger Karina Villa, veteran legislator Stephanie Kifowit, and Mendoza-endorsed Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim.
| Candidate | Party | Raised | Flags | → |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HK Holly Kim | Democratic | N/A | 🚩 0 | → |
KV Karina Villa | Democratic | N/A | 🚩 3 | → |
 | Democratic | $425,000 | 🚩 1 | → |
SK Stephanie Kifowit | Democratic | $237,172 | 🚩 0 | → |