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Every contribution — big or small — helps us reach more voters and share Artie's vision for a stronger Cairo. Your support powers a campaign rooted right here in our community.

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Every gift moves this campaign forward. Pick a tier — or enter your own amount on the secure Anedot form.

$25

Every dollar keeps the campaign moving.

$50

Covers print materials for a day of door-knocking.

$100

Funds a town hall or community event.

$250

Sponsors a full week of campaign outreach.

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Artie McBride

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Where It Goes

Your Donation at Work

This is a grassroots campaign — every dollar goes back into reaching voters across Cairo.

Door-to-Door

Volunteers visiting neighbors, block by block.

Town Halls & Events

Real conversations with Cairo residents.

Yard Signs

Neighbors showing their support on every street.

Communications

Digital outreach, website, and printing.

Other Ways to Help

Can't Donate? Give Your Time.

Campaigns win on people power. Door-knocking, phone banking, hosting a yard sign, showing up to events — every hand helps build a new Cairo.

Compliance & Reporting

Paid for by Friends of Artie McBride for Mayor. Contributions to this committee are not tax-deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes. Contributions from corporations, and any other source prohibited under Illinois law, cannot be accepted.

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Building Cairo Together

Your Gift, Your Future, Our Cairo

Make your secure contribution today — and let's keep building a city that works for everyone.