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8 large contributions ($15,100) 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: $2,500 from United Association of Journeymen (Steamfitters Local 439 PAC Fund), received 2026-01-15, reported 2026-03-27: 48 business days, 43 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 (8)
| Name | Date | A-1 filed | Business days | Allowed | Amount |
|---|
| United Association of Journeymen (Steamfitters Local 439 PAC Fund) | 2026-01-15 | 2026-03-27 | 48 | 5 | $2,500 |
| Jeffery Smith | 2026-01-27 | 2026-03-27 | 41 | 5 | $2,500 |
| Teamster Volunteers in Politics | 2026-01-27 | 2026-03-27 | 41 | 5 | $2,500 |
| Southern Illinois Builders Association PAC | 2026-01-27 | 2026-03-27 | 41 | 5 | $1,000 |
| Heat & Frost Insulators& Allied Workes Union Local No 1 PF | 2026-01-27 | 2026-03-27 | 41 | 5 | $1,000 |
| William and Martha Fennoy | 2026-01-27 | 2026-03-27 | 41 | 5 | $2,100 |
| SWAC AFT Cope | 2026-02-04 | 2026-03-27 | 35 | 5 | $2,500 |
| Committee to Elect Jay Hoffman | 2026-02-10 | 2026-03-27 | 31 | 5 | $1,000 |
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
Context Late reports
2 contributions of $1,000 or more ($7,500) with no A-1 found
Each contribution of $1,000 or more must be reported on an A-1 within days of receipt, ahead of the quarterly report. These appear on a quarterly report, but no A-1 entry from the same contributor for the same amount within a week of the date was found. The largest: $5,000 from George McClellan on 2025-12-19.
What to check- The A-1 may list the contributor under another spelling or a different amount (a split check).
- A contribution received and returned within the same period needn't be reported on an A-1.
- Search the committee's A-1 filings on the State Board of Elections' site to confirm.
The entries (2)
| Name | Reported on | Date | Amount |
|---|
| George McClellan | Quarterly | 2025-12-19 | $5,000 |
| Friends for Senator Christopher Belt | Quarterly | 2025-12-19 | $2,500 |
Rule: Large contributions with no A-1 found
“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”10 ILCS 5/9-10(c) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Context Late reports
1 quarterly report filed late (up to 27 days)
Quarterly reports are due by the 15th of the month after each quarter. The report for the quarter ending 2025-12-31 was due 2026-01-15 and filed 2026-02-11.
What to check- A paper report postmarked 3 days before the deadline is on time; the Board records when it arrived.
- The Board assesses fines for late reports and may waive them.
The entries (1)
| Quarter ending | Due | Filed | Days late |
|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 2026-01-15 | 2026-02-11 | 27 |
Rule: Quarterly reports filed late
“A political committee shall file quarterly reports no later than the 15th day of the month following each period.”10 ILCS 5/9-10(b) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work
Campaign money
$141,208raised, 73 itemized contributions, plus $10,936 in small ones
$5,000from the candidate (incl. loans)
$28,712spent
$38,060cash on hand on September 30, 2026
$99,197 of it in 15 large contributions reported on A-1s since their last quarterly report (through September 30, 2026): $1,000 or more from one source must be reported within days, ahead of the next quarterly.
Democrats for the Illinois House $83,197 2026-10-02 · Illinois Trial Lawyers Association PAC $2,500 2026-10-03 · Iron Workers Local 392 $2,500 2026-08-22 · Southwerstern Ill Building & Construction Trade Council PAC $2,500 2026-08-06 · United Association of Journeymen PAC $2,500 2026-08-06 · Carpentry Advance PAC Fund $1,000 2026-08-22 · Downstate IL Laborers' PAC $1,000 2026-08-06 · IUPAT Political Action Together Legislative Education Committee $1,000 2026-08-22 · Justin Jackson $1,000 2026-08-22 · SWAC AFT Cope $1,000 2026-08-22
Where their money comes from (besides their own)
14%69%
IndividualsBusinessesTrade, professional and issue groupsLabor unionsParties and legislative caucusesOther candidates and officeholders
Plus $5,000 of their own money and from their other committees. Compare with all state candidates →
How it was spent: $28,712
Office, printing and supplies$14,399
Mail and literature$6,067
Other (as described)$5,330
Fundraising and events$1,910
Donations and sponsorships$395
Consultants and field$351
Contributions to other committees$260
Largest payees: Minuteman Press Chicago $6,500 Office, printing and supplies · Mailing Method $4,107 Mail and literature · Minuteman Press Edwardsville $4,040 Office, printing and supplies · Freeburg Printing $3,287 Office, printing and supplies · Snow Printing $2,959 Office, printing and supplies · S3T Enterprise $1,710 Fundraising and events · Illinois Board of Elections $1,651 Other (as described) · Doghouse of Sports $707 Office, printing and supplies
Grouped by the purpose each payment lists (“direct mail”, “consulting”), so the groups are approximate; a consultant's payments to others (ads, mail) show under the consultant.
| Top contributors | Type | Total |
|---|
Democrats for the Illinois House
Westchester | Business or group | $83,196.66 |
Committee to Elect Jay Hoffman
Belleville, IL, | Business or group | $7,361.56 |
George McClellan
Barnes Jewish Hospital · Registered Nurse · O'Fallon | Person | $5,000 |
SWAC AFT Cope
Fairview Heights | Committee | $3,500 |
Friends for Senator Christopher Belt
Belleville | Committee | $2,500 |
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association PAC
Springfield | Committee | $2,500 |
Iron Workers Local 392
East St Louis | Committee | $2,500 |
Jeffery Smith
Retired · Retired · Eureks | Person | $2,500 |
Southwerstern Ill Building & Construction Trade Council PAC
Collinsville | Committee | $2,500 |
Teamster Volunteers in Politics
Willow Springs | Committee | $2,500 |
United Association of Journeymen (Steamfitters Local 439 PAC Fund)
Caseyville | Committee | $2,500 |
United Association of Journeymen PAC
Caseyville | Committee | $2,500 |
William and Martha Fennoy
Retired · Retired · East Saint Louis | Person | $2,100 |
Toni and Nino Fennoy
Retired · Retired · East Saint Louis | Person | $1,500 |
Becker, Hoerner, Ysura PC Attorneys at Law
Belleville | Business or group | $1,000 |
Committee: Friends4George (every report they filed is on the State Board of Elections' site). Data current as of October 12, 2026.