New Melissa Conyears-Ervin ad in Illinois’ 7th district race highlights federal campaign spending loophole

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date Jan. 21, 2026, 12:01 p.m.
Last Updated Jan. 21, 2026, 12:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/21/melissa-conyears-ervin-loophole-federal-campaign-spending/

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In a new TV ad, Democrat Melissa Conyears-Ervin declares to viewers she’s not “afraid to stand up to Donald Trump” and will “fight” for affordable health care and groceries. Various graphics beneath her name flash that she will “Fight Trump and MAGA” and “Protect Medicare, Medicaid and SNAP from Tr...