The proposal comes amid a surge in outside spending in Illinois political races during the current election cycle. According to campaign finance reports cited by Ventura, the American Future PAC alone has spent about $2.6 million on legislative races. #elections #corporate #amendment
“We posted this website so that every voter in the 2nd District can learn the facts about Donna Miller before they cast their ballot.” #donors #website #politics
“This is everything wrong with our politics,” Palecek said, arguing that gambling corporations and what she described as a “MAGA billionaire” are attempting to sway the race because her campaign cannot be influenced by large donors. #campaign #poltiics #donors
Peters has joined End Citizens United’s “Unrig Washington” campaign, which requires candidates to oppose dark money in elections and support a ban on members of Congress trading individual stocks. #endorsement #pac
The proposal does not expand what data is reported but aims to resolve long-standing inconsistencies among Illinois’ 108 election authorities in how that information is submitted to the state. #voter #election
Election officials warn that the policy shift could result in ballots being postmarked after Election Day, even if voters mailed them on time. #primaryelection #ballots #postmark
In addition to the downtown Joliet site, voters will be able to cast ballots at 23 early voting satellite locations throughout Will County starting March 2. #earlyvoting #primaryelection
Belcher said Kelly’s endorsement was a significant boost as the campaign enters the final stretch before Election Day. #endrosement #election #kianabelcher
In its decision, the court found that Aquino failed to properly serve the State Board of Elections as required under the Illinois Election Code, a procedural error that proved fatal to the appeal. #appeal #candidate