Findings
Things worth a look on the 2026 candidates' campaign reports, checked against the Illinois Election Code. Each one quotes the rule it rests on and says what to check, including exceptions the reports can't show. They're prompts to look closer at public records, not conclusions.
In 2026, 67 of 321 candidates have something worth a look on their reports.
How the money was spent
Payments to the candidate, their home, and things the law restricts campaign money for.
Where the money came from
Sources over the contribution limit, contributions from abroad, and campaigns carried by party money.
Reporting
Reports and notices filed late or missing, and donor details left out.
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Context Missing details · Sara Feigenholtz State Senator District 6
41 of 47 donors giving over $500 listed with no employer or occupation
For anyone who gives more than $500 in a reporting period, a report must list their occupation and employer, or say the committee made a good-faith effort to find out. These list neither.
What to check- The committee may have filed an amendment adding them.
- A retiree or someone not employed should still be listed as such.
The entries (25 of 41)
| Name | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Jeff Aeder | 2025-11-24 | $5,000 |
| Brigid McGrath | 2026-04-09 | $5,000 |
| Sam Sanchez | 2025-08-09 | $5,000 |
| Leo Smith | 2025-12-03 | $5,000 |
| Mitchell Kaufman | 2025-09-30 | $3,500 |
| Fred Eychaner | 2025-09-23 | $2,500 |
| William Gold | 2025-08-09 | $2,500 |
| Peter Holsten | 2025-07-23 | $2,500 |
| Jay Keller | 2026-03-13 | $2,500 |
| Todd Stern | 2025-12-03 | $2,500 |
| Daniel Laytin | 2026-02-10 | $1,800 |
| Ben Caplan | 2026-03-13 | $1,500 |
| Peter Holsten | 2026-04-09 | $1,500 |
| Joey Letchinger | 2025-06-25 | $1,500 |
| Thomas Murphy | 2025-11-03 | $1,500 |
| Keith Lesnick | 2025-12-16 | $1,050 |
| Martin Cournane | 2026-02-21 | $1,000 |
| John Daley | 2025-08-09 | $1,000 |
| John Daley | 2025-11-24 | $1,000 |
| Michael Fassnacht | 2025-12-17 | $1,000 |
| David Gassman | 2025-08-09 | $1,000 |
| William Gold | 2025-12-03 | $1,000 |
| Mary Ellen Gornick | 2025-11-03 | $1,000 |
| Peter Holsten | 2025-11-24 | $1,000 |
| John Killpack | 2025-11-24 | $1,000 |
Rule: Donors with no employer or occupation
“if the contributor is an individual who contributed more than $500, the occupation and employer of the contributor or, if the occupation and employer of the contributor are unknown, a statement that the committee has made a good faith effort to ascertain this information”10 ILCS 5/9-11(a)(4) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context Missing details · Holly Kim Comptroller
13 of 74 donors giving over $500 listed with no employer or occupation
For anyone who gives more than $500 in a reporting period, a report must list their occupation and employer, or say the committee made a good-faith effort to find out. These list neither.
What to check- The committee may have filed an amendment adding them.
- A retiree or someone not employed should still be listed as such.
The entries (13)
| Name | Date | Amount |
|---|
| James Tyree | 2026-03-08 | $5,001 |
| Celeste Hammond | 2025-12-31 | $5,000 |
| Laurie Jun | 2026-01-30 | $5,000 |
| Jong H Jung | 2025-12-11 | $3,000 |
| Carolyn Kopel | 2025-12-29 | $1,150 |
| Fruman Jacobson | 2025-09-17 | $1,000 |
| Dong Wook Jung | 2026-02-07 | $1,000 |
| Judd Miner | 2025-10-26 | $1,000 |
| Samuel D. Park | 2025-12-31 | $1,000 |
| Mary Roberson | 2026-01-05 | $1,000 |
| Sheila Stocks-Smith | 2025-12-21 | $1,000 |
| Judith Chiarelli | 2026-03-14 | $850 |
| Shawn Killackey | 2025-12-23 | $600 |
Rule: Donors with no employer or occupation
“if the contributor is an individual who contributed more than $500, the occupation and employer of the contributor or, if the occupation and employer of the contributor are unknown, a statement that the committee has made a good faith effort to ascertain this information”10 ILCS 5/9-11(a)(4) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context Missing details · Kelly Cassidy State Representative District 14
7 of 23 donors giving over $500 listed with no employer or occupation
For anyone who gives more than $500 in a reporting period, a report must list their occupation and employer, or say the committee made a good-faith effort to find out. These list neither.
What to check- The committee may have filed an amendment adding them.
- A retiree or someone not employed should still be listed as such.
The entries (7)
| Name | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Leo Smith | 2026-07-02 | $5,030 |
| Leo Smith | 2025-08-27 | $2,500 |
| Heather Steans | 2025-06-19 | $2,500 |
| Heather Steans | 2025-12-18 | $2,500 |
| Ken Meija-Beal | 2025-06-19 | $1,000 |
| Lindsay Reichmann | 2026-09-03 | $1,000 |
| Leo Smith | 2025-12-18 | $1,000 |
Rule: Donors with no employer or occupation
“if the contributor is an individual who contributed more than $500, the occupation and employer of the contributor or, if the occupation and employer of the contributor are unknown, a statement that the committee has made a good faith effort to ascertain this information”10 ILCS 5/9-11(a)(4) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context Missing details · Seth Lewis State Senator District 24
5 of 7 donors giving over $500 listed with no employer or occupation
For anyone who gives more than $500 in a reporting period, a report must list their occupation and employer, or say the committee made a good-faith effort to find out. These list neither.
What to check- The committee may have filed an amendment adding them.
- A retiree or someone not employed should still be listed as such.
The entries (5)
| Name | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Ryan Christensen | 2026-08-18 | $5,000 |
| Eduardo Grecco | 2026-08-18 | $5,000 |
| J Basham & Lowder Consulting | 2025-08-29 | $2,000 |
| Frank Saverino | 2026-08-18 | $1,500 |
| Daniel Gunsteen | 2026-08-18 | $1,000 |
Rule: Donors with no employer or occupation
“if the contributor is an individual who contributed more than $500, the occupation and employer of the contributor or, if the occupation and employer of the contributor are unknown, a statement that the committee has made a good faith effort to ascertain this information”10 ILCS 5/9-11(a)(4) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context Missing details · Thaddeus Jones State Representative District 29
4 of 35 donors giving over $500 listed with no employer or occupation
For anyone who gives more than $500 in a reporting period, a report must list their occupation and employer, or say the committee made a good-faith effort to find out. These list neither.
What to check- The committee may have filed an amendment adding them.
- A retiree or someone not employed should still be listed as such.
The entries (4)
| Name | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Cassandra Holbert | 2025-02-03 | $6,500 |
| Omar Tahan | 2026-07-06 | $5,000 |
| Peter Kotsiovos | 2025-02-03 | $1,000 |
| Paul O'Grady | 2025-02-03 | $1,000 |
Rule: Donors with no employer or occupation
“if the contributor is an individual who contributed more than $500, the occupation and employer of the contributor or, if the occupation and employer of the contributor are unknown, a statement that the committee has made a good faith effort to ascertain this information”10 ILCS 5/9-11(a)(4) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context Missing details · Daniel Didech State Representative District 59
3 of 25 donors giving over $500 listed with no employer or occupation
For anyone who gives more than $500 in a reporting period, a report must list their occupation and employer, or say the committee made a good-faith effort to find out. These list neither.
What to check- The committee may have filed an amendment adding them.
- A retiree or someone not employed should still be listed as such.
The entries (3)
| Name | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Peter Lofgren | 2026-07-11 | $7,300 |
| Timothy Maxwell | 2026-08-05 | $3,100 |
| John Lowder | 2025-09-19 | $1,000 |
Rule: Donors with no employer or occupation
“if the contributor is an individual who contributed more than $500, the occupation and employer of the contributor or, if the occupation and employer of the contributor are unknown, a statement that the committee has made a good faith effort to ascertain this information”10 ILCS 5/9-11(a)(4) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context Missing details · Adriane Johnson State Senator District 30
10 of 38 donors giving over $500 listed with no employer or occupation
For anyone who gives more than $500 in a reporting period, a report must list their occupation and employer, or say the committee made a good-faith effort to find out. These list neither.
What to check- The committee may have filed an amendment adding them.
- A retiree or someone not employed should still be listed as such.
The entries (10)
| Name | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Steven Bills | 2026-07-07 | $1,500 |
| Daniel Ziegler | 2026-07-07 | $1,500 |
| Sylvia England | 2026-09-01 | $1,000 |
| Brandon Ewing | 2026-09-01 | $1,000 |
| Ronnel Ewing | 2026-08-24 | $1,000 |
| Ola Gardner | 2025-06-23 | $1,000 |
| Ola Gardner | 2026-05-23 | $1,000 |
| Tom Matzzie | 2026-09-22 | $1,000 |
| Gloria Moore | 2026-08-13 | $1,000 |
| Tammy Moore | 2026-07-14 | $1,000 |
Rule: Donors with no employer or occupation
“if the contributor is an individual who contributed more than $500, the occupation and employer of the contributor or, if the occupation and employer of the contributor are unknown, a statement that the committee has made a good faith effort to ascertain this information”10 ILCS 5/9-11(a)(4) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context Missing details · Mattie Hunter State Senator District 3
6 of 33 donors giving over $500 listed with no employer or occupation
For anyone who gives more than $500 in a reporting period, a report must list their occupation and employer, or say the committee made a good-faith effort to find out. These list neither.
What to check- The committee may have filed an amendment adding them.
- A retiree or someone not employed should still be listed as such.
The entries (6)
| Name | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Cornell Barnett | 2026-09-18 | $2,500 |
| Lakwan Nelson | 2025-07-11 | $2,500 |
| Arnette Hubbard | 2026-04-13 | $1,500 |
| Aaron Mallory | 2026-09-18 | $1,250 |
| Curt Bailey | 2025-07-11 | $1,000 |
| Pizer Howard | 2026-08-03 | $1,000 |
Rule: Donors with no employer or occupation
“if the contributor is an individual who contributed more than $500, the occupation and employer of the contributor or, if the occupation and employer of the contributor are unknown, a statement that the committee has made a good faith effort to ascertain this information”10 ILCS 5/9-11(a)(4) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context Missing details · Marcus C Evans Jr State Representative District 33
6 of 19 donors giving over $500 listed with no employer or occupation
For anyone who gives more than $500 in a reporting period, a report must list their occupation and employer, or say the committee made a good-faith effort to find out. These list neither.
What to check- The committee may have filed an amendment adding them.
- A retiree or someone not employed should still be listed as such.
The entries (6)
| Name | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Jack Wuest | 2025-09-03 | $1,500 |
| Jack Wuest | 2025-12-27 | $1,500 |
| Jeffrey Keating | 2026-07-24 | $1,000 |
| John P. Lowder | 2025-12-24 | $1,000 |
| David Rizner | 2026-07-24 | $1,000 |
| Leslie Rogers | 2025-09-19 | $1,000 |
Rule: Donors with no employer or occupation
“if the contributor is an individual who contributed more than $500, the occupation and employer of the contributor or, if the occupation and employer of the contributor are unknown, a statement that the committee has made a good faith effort to ascertain this information”10 ILCS 5/9-11(a)(4) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context Missing details · Kevin Olickal State Representative District 16
3 of 3 donors giving over $500 listed with no employer or occupation
For anyone who gives more than $500 in a reporting period, a report must list their occupation and employer, or say the committee made a good-faith effort to find out. These list neither.
What to check- The committee may have filed an amendment adding them.
- A retiree or someone not employed should still be listed as such.
The entries (3)
| Name | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Leo Smith | 2025-12-31 | $5,000 |
| Ameya Pawar | 2025-12-31 | $800 |
| Sam Kukadia | 2025-12-31 | $750 |
Rule: Donors with no employer or occupation
“if the contributor is an individual who contributed more than $500, the occupation and employer of the contributor or, if the occupation and employer of the contributor are unknown, a statement that the committee has made a good faith effort to ascertain this information”10 ILCS 5/9-11(a)(4) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context Missing details · Lynn LaPlante State Representative District 42
5 of 14 donors giving over $500 listed with no employer or occupation
For anyone who gives more than $500 in a reporting period, a report must list their occupation and employer, or say the committee made a good-faith effort to find out. These list neither.
What to check- The committee may have filed an amendment adding them.
- A retiree or someone not employed should still be listed as such.
The entries (5)
| Name | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Sheri Maali | 2026-02-01 | $3,000 |
| Kelli Allaway | 2026-01-31 | $1,000 |
| Brian Saunders | 2026-01-17 | $1,000 |
| Bassil Hussain | 2026-02-04 | $750 |
| Anne Gould | 2026-03-11 | $600 |
Rule: Donors with no employer or occupation
“if the contributor is an individual who contributed more than $500, the occupation and employer of the contributor or, if the occupation and employer of the contributor are unknown, a statement that the committee has made a good faith effort to ascertain this information”10 ILCS 5/9-11(a)(4) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context Missing details · Barbara Hernandez State Representative District 50
6 of 11 donors giving over $500 listed with no employer or occupation
For anyone who gives more than $500 in a reporting period, a report must list their occupation and employer, or say the committee made a good-faith effort to find out. These list neither.
What to check- The committee may have filed an amendment adding them.
- A retiree or someone not employed should still be listed as such.
The entries (6)
| Name | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Gabriel Lopez | 2025-08-19 | $1,500 |
| Victor Reyes | 2026-09-28 | $1,040 |
| Gabriel Lopez | 2026-08-12 | $1,040 |
| Nancy Martinez | 2026-08-12 | $1,040 |
| Steven Lee | 2025-08-20 | $1,000 |
| Nelson Rodriguez | 2025-08-14 | $520 |
Rule: Donors with no employer or occupation
“if the contributor is an individual who contributed more than $500, the occupation and employer of the contributor or, if the occupation and employer of the contributor are unknown, a statement that the committee has made a good faith effort to ascertain this information”10 ILCS 5/9-11(a)(4) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context Missing details · Liz Bishop State Representative District 76
5 of 25 donors giving over $500 listed with no employer or occupation
For anyone who gives more than $500 in a reporting period, a report must list their occupation and employer, or say the committee made a good-faith effort to find out. These list neither.
What to check- The committee may have filed an amendment adding them.
- A retiree or someone not employed should still be listed as such.
The entries (5)
| Name | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Jamie Kummer | 2026-09-17 | $2,500 |
| Deborah Dahl | 2026-07-22 | $1,000 |
| Deborah Dahl | 2026-09-17 | $1,000 |
| Kathy Salvi | 2026-10-03 | $1,000 |
| Lana Fay Trustee | 2025-12-12 | $550 |
Rule: Donors with no employer or occupation
“if the contributor is an individual who contributed more than $500, the occupation and employer of the contributor or, if the occupation and employer of the contributor are unknown, a statement that the committee has made a good faith effort to ascertain this information”10 ILCS 5/9-11(a)(4) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context Missing details · Erin Chan Ding State Representative District 52
3 of 15 donors giving over $500 listed with no employer or occupation
For anyone who gives more than $500 in a reporting period, a report must list their occupation and employer, or say the committee made a good-faith effort to find out. These list neither.
What to check- The committee may have filed an amendment adding them.
- A retiree or someone not employed should still be listed as such.
The entries (3)
| Name | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Dominic Green | 2026-02-13 | $2,200 |
| Jessica Green | 2026-02-13 | $2,200 |
| Erin Chan Ding | 2025-12-31 | $1,615 |
Rule: Donors with no employer or occupation
“if the contributor is an individual who contributed more than $500, the occupation and employer of the contributor or, if the occupation and employer of the contributor are unknown, a statement that the committee has made a good faith effort to ascertain this information”10 ILCS 5/9-11(a)(4) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context Missing details · Maria Peterson State Representative District 52
5 of 48 donors giving over $500 listed with no employer or occupation
For anyone who gives more than $500 in a reporting period, a report must list their occupation and employer, or say the committee made a good-faith effort to find out. These list neither.
What to check- The committee may have filed an amendment adding them.
- A retiree or someone not employed should still be listed as such.
The entries (5)
| Name | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Equal Opportunity Now | 2026-06-25 | $1,001 |
| Jennifer Lucas | 2025-12-11 | $1,000 |
| Jennifer Lucas | 2026-05-18 | $1,000 |
| Jennifer Lucas | 2026-09-03 | $1,000 |
| Jennifer Lucas | 2026-03-11 | $750 |
Rule: Donors with no employer or occupation
“if the contributor is an individual who contributed more than $500, the occupation and employer of the contributor or, if the occupation and employer of the contributor are unknown, a statement that the committee has made a good faith effort to ascertain this information”10 ILCS 5/9-11(a)(4) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context Missing details · Tracy Katz Muhl State Representative District 57
3 of 27 donors giving over $500 listed with no employer or occupation
For anyone who gives more than $500 in a reporting period, a report must list their occupation and employer, or say the committee made a good-faith effort to find out. These list neither.
What to check- The committee may have filed an amendment adding them.
- A retiree or someone not employed should still be listed as such.
The entries (3)
| Name | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Victor Feldman | 2026-09-08 | $2,500 |
| Joe & Marilyn Davis | 2025-09-04 | $1,000 |
| Elaine Nekritz | 2026-08-12 | $1,000 |
Rule: Donors with no employer or occupation
“if the contributor is an individual who contributed more than $500, the occupation and employer of the contributor or, if the occupation and employer of the contributor are unknown, a statement that the committee has made a good faith effort to ascertain this information”10 ILCS 5/9-11(a)(4) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context Missing details · Sally Turner State Senator District 44
4 of 16 donors giving over $500 listed with no employer or occupation
For anyone who gives more than $500 in a reporting period, a report must list their occupation and employer, or say the committee made a good-faith effort to find out. These list neither.
What to check- The committee may have filed an amendment adding them.
- A retiree or someone not employed should still be listed as such.
The entries (4)
| Name | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Brian Huff | 2026-09-16 | $2,603 |
| Desi Anderson | 2025-06-19 | $521 |
| Mason Boyer | 2025-02-15 | $521 |
| Don Everhart | 2026-03-01 | $521 |
Rule: Donors with no employer or occupation
“if the contributor is an individual who contributed more than $500, the occupation and employer of the contributor or, if the occupation and employer of the contributor are unknown, a statement that the committee has made a good faith effort to ascertain this information”10 ILCS 5/9-11(a)(4) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context Missing details · Christopher Davidsmeyer State Representative District 100
3 of 13 donors giving over $500 listed with no employer or occupation
For anyone who gives more than $500 in a reporting period, a report must list their occupation and employer, or say the committee made a good-faith effort to find out. These list neither.
What to check- The committee may have filed an amendment adding them.
- A retiree or someone not employed should still be listed as such.
The entries (3)
| Name | Date | Amount |
|---|
| PCI PCI Gaming Authority | 2025-10-10 | $1,500 |
| PCI PCI Gaming Authority | 2026-07-22 | $1,500 |
| inc Aqua Illinois | 2025-11-06 | $1,000 |
Rule: Donors with no employer or occupation
“if the contributor is an individual who contributed more than $500, the occupation and employer of the contributor or, if the occupation and employer of the contributor are unknown, a statement that the committee has made a good faith effort to ascertain this information”10 ILCS 5/9-11(a)(4) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context Missing details · Napoleon Harris State Senator District 15
3 of 4 donors giving over $500 listed with no employer or occupation
For anyone who gives more than $500 in a reporting period, a report must list their occupation and employer, or say the committee made a good-faith effort to find out. These list neither.
What to check- The committee may have filed an amendment adding them.
- A retiree or someone not employed should still be listed as such.
The entries (3)
| Name | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Tony Sherman | 2025-06-13 | $1,200 |
| Annette Alexander | 2026-06-20 | $1,000 |
| Levon Stone | 2026-06-12 | $1,000 |
Rule: Donors with no employer or occupation
“if the contributor is an individual who contributed more than $500, the occupation and employer of the contributor or, if the occupation and employer of the contributor are unknown, a statement that the committee has made a good faith effort to ascertain this information”10 ILCS 5/9-11(a)(4) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context Missing details · Norine Hammond State Representative District 94
3 of 16 donors giving over $500 listed with no employer or occupation
For anyone who gives more than $500 in a reporting period, a report must list their occupation and employer, or say the committee made a good-faith effort to find out. These list neither.
What to check- The committee may have filed an amendment adding them.
- A retiree or someone not employed should still be listed as such.
The entries (3)
| Name | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Lois McMahon | 2025-09-30 | $1,000 |
| Vernon Thomson Jr Trust | 2025-08-04 | $1,000 |
| Jansen Baker | 2025-06-16 | $600 |
Rule: Donors with no employer or occupation
“if the contributor is an individual who contributed more than $500, the occupation and employer of the contributor or, if the occupation and employer of the contributor are unknown, a statement that the committee has made a good faith effort to ascertain this information”10 ILCS 5/9-11(a)(4) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context Missing details · Patrick Sheehan State Representative District 37
3 of 15 donors giving over $500 listed with no employer or occupation
For anyone who gives more than $500 in a reporting period, a report must list their occupation and employer, or say the committee made a good-faith effort to find out. These list neither.
What to check- The committee may have filed an amendment adding them.
- A retiree or someone not employed should still be listed as such.
The entries (3)
| Name | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Antonio Munoz | 2026-06-22 | $1,000 |
| Anthony Nardo | 2026-06-20 | $1,000 |
| Al Auriemma | 2026-06-29 | $600 |
Rule: Donors with no employer or occupation
“if the contributor is an individual who contributed more than $500, the occupation and employer of the contributor or, if the occupation and employer of the contributor are unknown, a statement that the committee has made a good faith effort to ascertain this information”10 ILCS 5/9-11(a)(4) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work