# Felix Cardona Jr. vs. Samantha Nugent: votes, sponsorships, and money

[Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) (31st Ward) and [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/39) (39th Ward), side by side.

- They voted the same way on **86.7%** of the 90 divided roll calls both voted on, and split on [12](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/felix-cardona-jr-vs-samantha-nugent#where-they-split)
- Share **2** committees
- Share **39** campaign donors (4% overlap)

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> Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.

## Campaign money

|  | [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/felix-cardona-jr) | [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/samantha-nugent) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cash on hand | $69,681 | $335,591 |
| Raised this term | $346,695 | $614,238 |
| From registered lobbyists | $51,083 | $104,408 |

**Top donors to both**

| Donor | Felix Cardona Jr. | Samantha Nugent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | $45,965 | $31,313 |
| Michael Sacks | $7,300 | $20,000 |

## Where they split

| Date | Legislation | Felix Cardona Jr. | Samantha Nugent | Money near the vote |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 4-156 by defining and prohibiting the installation…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2026-0024076-defining-prohibiting-installation-use-sweepstakes-machines) | Yes | No | - |
| May 20, 2026 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Title 2 by adding new Chapter 2-200 titled The Reverend…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2026-0024036-title-2-adding-new-titled-reverend) | No | Yes | Samantha Nugent $250 |
| May 7, 2025 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-44 by adding new Section 2-44-170 establishing…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0015560-adding-new-not-profit-residential-investment) | No | Yes | - |
| Apr 7, 2025 | [Standing Committee member name changes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SR2025-0016380-chairmen-vice-chairmen-members-city-council) | No | Yes | - |
| Apr 7, 2025 | [Appointment of Alderperson Anthony Quezada (35th Ward)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A2025-0016379-appointment-alderperson-anthony-quezada-35th-ward) | No | Yes | - |
| Oct 9, 2024 | [Refunding of General Obligation/Sales Tax Securitization Corporation Bond, Series 2024](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0012442-refunding-general-obligation-sales-tax-securitization) | No | Yes | - |
| Oct 9, 2024 | [Issuance of City of Chicago Second Lien Wastewater Transmission Revenue Bonds, Project…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0012441-issuance-city-chicago-second-lien-wastewater) | No | Yes | - |
| Nov 15, 2023 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 3, 9, 11 and 14 (2024 Municipal Code Revenue…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0005293-titles-2-3-9-11-14) | No | Yes | - |
| Nov 15, 2023 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 18 regarding…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0005294-titles-1-2-3-4-7) | No | Yes | - |
| Nov 15, 2023 | [Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Cook County for…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2023-0005297-intergovernmental-agreement-chicago-transit-authority-cta) | No | Yes | - |
| Nov 7, 2023 | [Proposal of new tax rates for Chicago R.E. transfer tax to set aside for homeless housing](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2023-0004166-submission-public-question-referendum-chicago-voters) | No | Yes | Samantha Nugent $2,000 |
| Oct 6, 2023 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 6-105 by modifying Section 6-105-030 regarding…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0002995-modifying-regarding-minimum-hourly-wage-occupations) | Yes | No | - |

> Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote. "Money near the vote" is money from interests tied to that legislation in the year before it.

See also [closest allies](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/closest-allies) and the [Council network](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network).

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