Governor-elect JB Pritzker now tops Donald Trump as the richest politician in America. Pritzker’s wealth has led to more questions about the role of money in politics, and led critics to question how much the Democrat’s personal wealth may have influenced his election win against Gov. Bruce Rauner.

Illinois Public Media is providing Illinois citizens with Voter’s Edge Illinois—a free, nonpartisan online voter guide. This service is made possible through a partnership with MapLight, a nonpartisan research organization that tracks money in politics.

Republicans' campaign accounts could get bi-annual infusions of cash from Gov. Rauner. The former private equity investor's personal wealth hasn't just fueled his own political ambitions; he's given heartily to the state Republican Party and to GOP legislators.