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 How the money was spent · Wayne A Rosenthal State Representative District 108
$30,168.56 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (14)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Wayne Rosenthal | the candidate | Mileage 7/1-9/30 | 2026-09-30 | $4,705 |
| Wayne Rosenthal | the candidate | Mileage 4/1 - 6/30 5815 Miles | 2026-06-30 | $4,216 |
| Wayne Rosenthal | the candidate | Mileage 10/1-12/31 6122 Miles | 2025-01-14 | $4,133 |
| Wayne Rosenthal | the candidate | Mileage 4/1-6/30/25 5086 miles | 2025-06-30 | $4,062 |
| Wayne Rosenthal | the candidate | Mileage 7/1-9/30/25 | 2025-09-30 | $3,573 |
| Wayne Rosenthal | the candidate | Mileage 1/1-3/31/25 3868 Miles | 2025-04-27 | $2,708 |
| Wayne Rosenthal | the candidate | Mileage 1/1/26 - 3/31/26 (3665 miles) | 2026-03-31 | $2,657 |
| Wayne Rosenthal | the candidate | Mileage !0/1 - 12/31 | 2025-12-31 | $2,646 |
| Wayne Rosenthal | the candidate | Mileage Tahoe 860 Miles | 2026-06-30 | $624 |
| Wayne Rosenthal | the candidate | Mileage Tahoe Shaumburg 485 Miles | 2025-04-27 | $340 |
| Wayne Rosenthal | the candidate | Mileage Tahoe | 2025-03-22 | $336 |
| Wayne Rosenthal | the candidate | Mileage (Tahoe) | 2025-07-23 | $88 |
| Wayne Rosenthal | the candidate | Parking (STL7/8 & 12) | 2025-07-14 | $50 |
| Wayne Rosenthal | the candidate | Parking (Soldier Field) | 2025-07-14 | $32 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Tony M McCombie State Representative District 89
$21,182.29 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment. Not counted: $100,001 repaying the candidate's loans to the campaign or returning their money, which the law allows.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (15)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Tony McCombie | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-03-17 | $2,185 |
| Tony McCombie | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-09-16 | $2,147 |
| Tony McCombie | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-10-02 | $1,898 |
| Tony McCombie | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-11-30 | $1,857 |
| Tony McCombie | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-08-13 | $1,751 |
| Tony McCombie | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-07-28 | $1,650 |
| Tony McCombie | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-04-14 | $1,589 |
| Tony McCombie | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-03-03 | $1,536 |
| Tony McCombie | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-04-06 | $1,423 |
| Tony McCombie | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-02-03 | $1,335 |
| Tony McCombie | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-12-31 | $1,090 |
| Tony McCombie | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-10-31 | $1,051 |
| Tony McCombie | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-05-12 | $682 |
| Tony McCombie | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-06-01 | $510 |
| Tony McCombie | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-06-05 | $479 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Charles Meier State Representative District 109
$18,809.56 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (21)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Charles E. Meier | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-03-13 | $1,702 |
| Charles E. Meier | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-08-18 | $1,665 |
| Charles E. Meier | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-09-11 | $1,531 |
| Charles E. Meier | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-09-08 | $1,357 |
| Charles E. Meier | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-08-16 | $1,226 |
| Charles E. Meier | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-04-10 | $1,147 |
| Charles E. Meier | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-11-03 | $1,135 |
| Charles E. Meier | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-01-05 | $998 |
| Charles E. Meier | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-02-17 | $968 |
| Charles E. Meier | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-04-04 | $906 |
| Charles E. Meier | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-12-05 | $881 |
| Charles E. Meier | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-07-12 | $848 |
| Charles E. Meier | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-02-10 | $776 |
| Charles E. Meier | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-01-09 | $722 |
| Charles E. Meier | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-05-25 | $714 |
| Charles E. Meier | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-03-17 | $670 |
| Charles E. Meier | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-11-11 | $365 |
| Charles E. Meier | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-06-17 | $348 |
| Charles E. Meier | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-06-22 | $307 |
| Charles E. Meier | the candidate | Lodging - candidate | 2026-08-22 | $284 |
| Charles E. Meier | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-05-10 | $260 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Neil Anderson State Senator District 47
$18,231 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (21)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Neil Anderson | the candidate | | 2025-10-03 | $1,603 |
| Neil Anderson | the candidate | | 2025-04-15 | $1,485 |
| Neil Anderson | the candidate | | 2025-09-05 | $1,369 |
| Neil Anderson | the candidate | Mileage Reimbursement | 2026-09-03 | $1,221 |
| Neil Anderson | the candidate | | 2025-03-03 | $1,220 |
| Neil Anderson | the candidate | | 2025-07-07 | $1,187 |
| Neil Anderson | the candidate | | 2025-02-03 | $1,149 |
| Neil Anderson | the candidate | | 2025-08-04 | $1,034 |
| Neil Anderson | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-02-02 | $993 |
| Neil Anderson | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-01-08 | $765 |
| Neil Anderson | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-07-01 | $742 |
| Neil Anderson | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-08-04 | $726 |
| Neil Anderson | the candidate | | 2025-05-06 | $662 |
| Neil Anderson | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-03-17 | $649 |
| Neil Anderson | the candidate | | 2025-01-02 | $565 |
| Neil Anderson | the candidate | | 2025-06-11 | $558 |
| Neil Anderson | the candidate | | 2025-11-04 | $545 |
| Neil Anderson | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-04-06 | $542 |
| Neil Anderson | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-05-01 | $463 |
| Neil Anderson | the candidate | | 2025-12-02 | $425 |
| Neil Anderson | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-07-01 | $328 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Christopher Davidsmeyer State Representative District 100
$17,416.28 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (9)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Christopher D. Davidsmeyer | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-01-28 | $3,717 |
| Christopher D. Davidsmeyer | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-07-30 | $3,368 |
| Christopher D. Davidsmeyer | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-07-30 | $2,630 |
| Christopher D. Davidsmeyer | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-10-29 | $2,430 |
| Christopher D. Davidsmeyer | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-07-30 | $2,404 |
| Christopher D. Davidsmeyer | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-04-13 | $1,929 |
| Christopher D. Davidsmeyer | the candidate | Air fare - candidate | 2025-12-05 | $801 |
| Christopher D. Davidsmeyer | the candidate | Supplies | 2026-06-26 | $83 |
| Christopher D. Davidsmeyer | the candidate | Meals | 2026-02-06 | $54 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Dave Syverson State Senator District 35
$13,698.18 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (13)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Dave Syverson | the candidate | Mileage Jan-Dec 2024 | 2025-01-11 | $5,500 |
| Dave Syverson | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-01-02 | $1,594 |
| Dave Syverson | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-06-10 | $996 |
| Dave Syverson | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-05-02 | $764 |
| Dave Syverson | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-11-08 | $669 |
| Dave Syverson | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-12-15 | $639 |
| Dave Syverson | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-08-23 | $633 |
| Dave Syverson | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-07-03 | $631 |
| Dave Syverson | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-07-03 | $604 |
| Dave Syverson | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-08-23 | $490 |
| Dave Syverson | the candidate | Mileage Jan-Feb 2025 | 2025-03-01 | $432 |
| Dave Syverson | the candidate | Mileage March | 2025-04-05 | $381 |
| Dave Syverson | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-03-01 | $366 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Steve McClure State Senator District 54
$13,632.09 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (4)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Steve McClure | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-11-21 | $4,698 |
| Steve McClure | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-01-14 | $4,245 |
| Steve McClure | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-01-15 | $2,661 |
| Steve McClure | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-01-14 | $2,028 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Ann Williams State Representative District 11
$8,772.80 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (3)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Ann Williams | the candidate | Mileage Reimbursement | 2025-06-05 | $4,608 |
| Ann Williams | the candidate | Mileage Reimbursement | 2026-06-08 | $3,588 |
| Ann Williams | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-11-19 | $577 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Joe Sosnowski State Representative District 69
$8,193.59 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (19)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Joe Sosnowski | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-11-24 | $918 |
| Joe Sosnowski | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-06-04 | $690 |
| Joe Sosnowski | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-10-03 | $615 |
| Joe Sosnowski | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-08-03 | $584 |
| Joe Sosnowski | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-07-22 | $567 |
| Joe Sosnowski | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-06-12 | $552 |
| Joe Sosnowski | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-03-04 | $533 |
| Joe Sosnowski | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-12-31 | $464 |
| Joe Sosnowski | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-12-10 | $457 |
| Joe Sosnowski | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-04-07 | $428 |
| Joe Sosnowski | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-07-08 | $412 |
| Joe Sosnowski | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-10-24 | $366 |
| Joe Sosnowski | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-01-16 | $291 |
| Joe Sosnowski | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-04-01 | $264 |
| Joe Sosnowski | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-06-13 | $257 |
| Joe Sosnowski | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-03-04 | $229 |
| Joe Sosnowski | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-05-04 | $210 |
| Joe Sosnowski | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-03-03 | $197 |
| Joe Sosnowski | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-08-31 | $159 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Andrew Chesney State Senator District 45
$8,052.65 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (7)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Andrew Chesney | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-01-01 | $2,046 |
| Andrew Chesney | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-10-01 | $1,418 |
| Andrew Chesney | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-01-01 | $1,201 |
| Andrew Chesney | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-07-02 | $1,005 |
| Andrew Chesney | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-04-01 | $916 |
| Andrew Chesney | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-07-01 | $777 |
| Andrew Chesney | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-04-01 | $690 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Jeff Keicher State Representative District 70
$8,031.59 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (12)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Jeff Keicher | the candidate | Mileage Aug 26 | 2026-09-04 | $1,125 |
| Jeff Keicher | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-12-05 | $895 |
| Jeff Keicher | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-08-03 | $822 |
| Jeff Keicher | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-10-05 | $786 |
| Jeff Keicher | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-03-13 | $729 |
| Jeff Keicher | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-02-03 | $691 |
| Jeff Keicher | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-01-03 | $691 |
| Jeff Keicher | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-04-02 | $659 |
| Jeff Keicher | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-05-05 | $556 |
| Jeff Keicher | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-11-24 | $463 |
| Jeff Keicher | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-06-02 | $416 |
| Jeff Keicher | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-06-30 | $199 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Ted Dabrowski Governor
$8,000 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment. Not counted: $250,000 repaying the candidate's loans to the campaign or returning their money, which the law allows.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (1)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Ted Dabrowski | the candidate | Campaign staff | 2026-07-08 | $8,000 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Norine Hammond State Representative District 94
$7,876.35 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (13)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Norine Hammond | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-04-30 | $1,951 |
| Norine Hammond | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-03-02 | $1,790 |
| Norine Hammond | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-02-03 | $924 |
| Norine Hammond | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-09-09 | $884 |
| Norine Hammond | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-07-10 | $701 |
| Norine Hammond | the candidate | Travel | 2026-08-18 | $404 |
| Norine Hammond | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-06-08 | $266 |
| Norine Hammond | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-10-31 | $254 |
| Norine Hammond | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-08-22 | $207 |
| Norine Hammond | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-09-22 | $138 |
| Norine Hammond | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-11-30 | $129 |
| Norine Hammond | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-07-24 | $126 |
| Norine Hammond | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-06-30 | $103 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Chapin Rose State Senator District 51
$7,331.38 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (10)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Chapin Rose | the candidate | mileage reimbursement | 2025-09-30 | $1,870 |
| Chapin Rose | the candidate | mileage reimbursement | 2025-12-22 | $1,286 |
| Chapin Rose | the candidate | mileage reimbursement | 2025-03-31 | $949 |
| Chapin Rose | the candidate | mileage reimbursement | 2025-09-30 | $750 |
| Chapin Rose | the candidate | mileage reimbursement | 2026-03-31 | $742 |
| Chapin Rose | the candidate | mileage reimbursement | 2025-06-30 | $731 |
| Chapin Rose | the candidate | mileage reimbursement | 2025-05-24 | $413 |
| Chapin Rose | the candidate | mileage reimbursement | 2025-07-10 | $256 |
| Chapin Rose | the candidate | mileage reimbursement | 2026-06-30 | $189 |
| Chapin Rose | the candidate | mileage reimbursement | 2026-02-06 | $146 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Jennifer Sanalitro State Representative District 48
$6,227.72 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (1)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Jennifer Sanalitro | the candidate | Mileage reimbursement | 2025-01-01 | $6,228 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Adam Niemerg State Representative District 102
$5,456.15 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (6)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Adam Niemerg | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-06-30 | $1,509 |
| Adam Niemerg | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-06-02 | $1,166 |
| Adam Niemerg | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-10-29 | $1,141 |
| Adam Niemerg | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-12-31 | $735 |
| Adam Niemerg | the candidate | Mileage Q2 Q3 | 2026-09-30 | $471 |
| Adam Niemerg | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-03-03 | $434 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Brad Halbrook State Representative District 107
$4,579.54 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (6)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Brad Halbrook | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-10-08 | $3,380 |
| Brad Halbrook | the candidate | Air fare - candidate | 2025-10-08 | $293 |
| Brad Halbrook | the candidate | Transportation | 2025-10-08 | $293 |
| Brad Halbrook | the candidate | Membership | 2025-10-08 | $250 |
| Brad Halbrook | the candidate | Air fare - candidate | 2025-09-10 | $222 |
| Brad Halbrook | the candidate | Office equipment | 2025-11-26 | $142 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Patrick Sheehan State Representative District 37
$4,300.43 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (7)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Patrick Sheehan | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-01-15 | $1,411 |
| Patrick Sheehan | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-09-30 | $1,368 |
| Patrick Sheehan | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-04-21 | $510 |
| Patrick Sheehan | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-07-14 | $430 |
| Patrick Sheehan | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-03-31 | $245 |
| Patrick Sheehan | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-04-01 | $245 |
| Patrick Sheehan | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-03-08 | $92 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Ram Villivalam State Senator District 8
$3,913.05 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (1)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Ram Villivalam | the candidate | Travel for Germany Trip | 2025-01-08 | $3,913 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Craig Wilcox State Senator District 32
$3,714.49 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment. Not counted: $732.32 repaying the candidate's loans to the campaign or returning their money, which the law allows.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (7)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Craig Wilcox | the candidate | Rent | 2025-06-30 | $1,560 |
| Craig Wilcox | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-10-05 | $632 |
| Craig Wilcox | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-04-02 | $512 |
| Craig Wilcox | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-01-13 | $391 |
| Craig Wilcox | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-01-20 | $350 |
| Craig Wilcox | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-06-30 | $185 |
| Craig Wilcox | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-04-14 | $85 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Justin Cochran State Representative District 55
$3,455 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (4)
| Name | Who | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Justin Cochran | the candidate | 2025-12-08 | $1,000 |
| Justin Cochran | the candidate | 2025-12-26 | $1,000 |
| Justin Cochran | the candidate | 2026-02-08 | $955 |
| Justin Cochran | the candidate | 2026-01-04 | $500 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Stephanie Kifowit Comptroller
$3,119.15 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (2)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Stephanie Kifowit | the candidate | Mileage Reimbursement | 2025-09-29 | $1,737 |
| Stephanie Kifowit | the candidate | Mileage Reimbursement | 2025-11-13 | $1,382 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Dan Ugaste State Representative District 65
$3,083.72 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment. Not counted: $5,000 repaying the candidate's loans to the campaign or returning their money, which the law allows.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (7)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Dan Ugaste | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-03-31 | $977 |
| Dan Ugaste | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-09-30 | $762 |
| Dan Ugaste | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-12-29 | $588 |
| Dan Ugaste | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-06-30 | $433 |
| Dan Ugaste | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-03-31 | $309 |
| Dan Ugaste | the candidate | Tolls | 2025-03-31 | $9 |
| Dan Ugaste | the candidate | Tolls | 2025-09-30 | $7 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Michael W Halpin State Senator District 36
$2,546.42 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (2)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Mike Halpin | the candidate | Mileage Reimbursement | 2025-11-24 | $1,323 |
| Mike Halpin | the candidate | Mileage Reimbursement | 2025-02-05 | $1,223 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Sue Rezin State Senator District 38
$1,997.34 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (14)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Sue Rezin | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-08-15 | $438 |
| Sue Rezin | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-09-28 | $328 |
| Sue Rezin | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-08-22 | $265 |
| Sue Rezin | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-03-08 | $172 |
| Sue Rezin | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-10-18 | $154 |
| Sue Rezin | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-05-16 | $147 |
| Sue Rezin | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-12-19 | $136 |
| Sue Rezin | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-09-08 | $78 |
| Sue Rezin | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-04-25 | $78 |
| Sue Rezin | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-12-06 | $49 |
| Sue Rezin | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-05-25 | $44 |
| Sue Rezin | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-11-11 | $43 |
| Sue Rezin | the candidate | Mileage | 2026-03-05 | $34 |
| Sue Rezin | the candidate | Mileage | 2025-10-09 | $31 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Graciela Guzman State Senator District 20
$1,943.92 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (5)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Graciela Guzman | the candidate | Reimbursement | 2026-01-12 | $700 |
| Graciela Guzman | the candidate | Reimbursement | 2025-10-27 | $500 |
| Graciela Guzman | the candidate | Reimbursement | 2026-06-22 | $375 |
| Graciela Guzman | the candidate | Reimbursement - Rental | 2025-08-25 | $250 |
| Graciela Guzman | the candidate | Reimbursement | 2026-03-17 | $119 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Dagmara Avelar State Representative District 85
$1,462.34 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (2)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Dagmara Avelar | the candidate | Reimbursement - Back to School Supplies | 2025-07-25 | $834 |
| Dagmara Avelar | the candidate | Reimbursement - Lodging | 2025-12-10 | $628 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context How the money was spent · Amy Elik State Representative District 111
$1,445.90 paid by the campaign to the candidate
Campaign money may go to a candidate or their family only as pay for work actually done; reimbursing campaign costs they paid out of pocket (mileage, travel, supplies) is common and allowed. The purposes the campaign wrote are listed with each payment.
What to check- Whether each payment is a reimbursement for campaign costs, or pay for work done.
- Family is matched by last name and the home address on file with the Board; relatives elsewhere aren't found.
The entries (2)
| Name | Who | Purpose (as reported) | Date | Amount |
|---|
| Amy Elik | the candidate | Mileage-various | 2025-10-18 | $846 |
| Amy Elik | the candidate | Mileage-political | 2026-03-22 | $600 |
Rule: Mileage, reimbursements and pay to the candidate
“For payments to a public official or candidate or his or her family member unless for compensation for services actually rendered by that person.”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(11) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work