The primary election in Illinois saw a mixed performance for special interest groups, with more than $50 million spent on various races across the state to influence voters. While gaming companies and tech giants saw mixed returns, a fund backed by billionaire Gov. JB Pritzker won big. The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) saw some of its biggest investments in the state pay off, including $1.4 million for Jesse Jackson Jr. in the 2nd Congressional District and $1 million for Melissa Bean in the 8th. However, Making Our Tomorrow, a committee backed by Facebook's parent company Meta, saw a disappointing performance, backing four state legislative races worth $750,000. At least five PACs related to AIPAC tried to influence five congressional races, with two victories. However they fared worse in the 9th District, where they failed to significantly impact the election.