Illinois State Board Of Elections Contribution Limits

State board of elections and if applicable the county clerk.

Illinois state board of elections contribution limits. With the passage of sb 1466 in illinois just four states remain without limits on contributions. Contact the illinois state board of elections. Limits on contributions to candidates. Board members springfield illinois 62704 4503 william j.

Contribution limits per election cycle effective 1 1 19 i. 800 424 9530 toll free or 202 694 1100. If expenditures of 1 000 or more are made during that time an electronic report must be filed with the illinois state board of elections within five days. Apply where the caps are blown such.

Even in city races where the limits set by the illinois election code do not. Candidate political committee a. Are considered in kind contributions so their value counts against contribution limits. Mayoral executive orders.

The data comes from the illinois state board of elections which has been collecting this data electronically since 1994. These limits apply to all types of contributions except contributions made from a candidate s personal funds. The federal election campaign act the act provides specific limitations with respect to political campaign contributions. An individual who makes independent expenditures supporting or opposing a particular candidate does not qualify as a committee but is required to file a special written disclosure with the board if the independent expenditures total more than 3 000 in a 12 month period.

If contributions of over 1 000 are received during that time an electronic report must be filed with the illinois state board of elections within two days of receipt. Limits on contributions to candidates. Mayoral executive orders 2011 2 3 and. Earlier in 2009 new mexico enacted limits bringing that number down to five.

Illinois sunshine is a tool by reform for illinois for browsing political contributions in the state of illinois. For the past decade illinois has been one of just six states that did not limit contributions to candidates. Donations of food beverages office supplies printing or other services furniture etc. Fri august 28 2020 illinois surpasses 1 million requests for vote by mail ballots.

Fri may 15 2020 new party and independent candidates will have a july 20 deadline to file nominating petitions under a revised court order. State board of elections state of illinois 2329 s. The below table provides an overview of the contribution limits for the 2018 federal elections. Limits on contributions to candidates.

5 800 from an individual. As the race for mayor in february and april 2019 these city limitations still apply. Fri june 12 2020 state board elections office to reopen to public with limited staffing beginning monday june 15. Limits on contributions to candidates.