2 large contributions ($7,640) reported on an A-1 after the deadline
A contribution of $1,000 or more must be reported to the State Board of Elections within 5 business days (2 in the last 30 days before an election the candidate is on the ballot for). The latest: $5,140 from Alissa Starzak, received 2026-02-16, reported 2026-04-18: 44 business days, 42 past the deadline.
What to check
- The receipt date is what the committee reported; a correction or a typo there changes the count.
- A contribution received and returned within the same quarterly period needn't be reported on an A-1.
- The Board decides on fines and can waive them (inadvertence, clerical error, days late).
The entries (2)
| Name | Date | A-1 filed | Business days | Allowed | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alissa Starzak | 2026-02-16 | 2026-04-18 | 44 | 2 | $5,140 |
| Diane Pappas | 2026-08-04 | 2026-09-13 | 27 | 5 | $2,500 |
Rule: Large contributions reported late
“A political committee shall file a report of any contribution of $1,000 or more electronically with the Board within 5 business days after receipt of the contribution, except that the report shall be filed within 2 business days after receipt if (i) the contribution is received 30 or fewer days before the date of an election”10 ILCS 5/9-10(c) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work