$22,500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Ellis | the candidate | Reimbursement | 2022-06-23 | $20,000 |
| Ronald Ellis | the candidate | Reimbursement | 2022-08-02 | $2,500 |
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