Losing Democrat Candidate Charges 13 Bucks For Water After Dumping $24,000,000 On Failed Bid

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Losing Democrat Candidate Charges 13 Bucks For Water After Dumping $24,000,000 On Failed Bid

1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026

Democratic Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois held an election night party that featured a cash bar charging nearly $13 for water and soda and over $20 for wine. The campaign of Krishnamoorthi, who lost the Democratic…

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