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Wavey Lester ll R

Republican candidate for State Senator District 57

June 28, 2022 primary · November 8, 2022 general

Worth a look

Context How the money was spent

$599 in payments described as a vehicle purchase, lease or payment

The Election Code bars campaign money for club and gym dues, clothing, vehicles not used mainly for the campaign, and tuition, each with exceptions. These payments' descriptions name one of those.

What to check
  • Club: renting a club for a specific campaign event is allowed; dues aren't.
  • Clothing: costumes or items worn to advertise the campaign are allowed.
  • Vehicle: allowed when used primarily for the campaign or government duties.
  • Tuition: allowed for education directly tied to the official's duties.
The entries (1)
NameKindPurpose (as reported)DateAmount
Chrysler Capitala vehicle purchase, lease or paymentCar lease payment2022-10-03$599
Rule: Car leases and other restricted spending
“For membership or club dues charged by organizations, clubs, or facilities that are primarily engaged in providing health, exercise, or recreational services”10 ILCS 5/9-8.10(a)(7) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how findings work

Campaign money

$39,600raised, 25 itemized contributions, plus $890 in small ones
$0from the candidate (incl. loans)
$19,573spent
$6,460cash on hand on December 31, 2022; $7,500 in debts
Where their money comes from (besides their own)

IndividualsBusinessesTrade, professional and issue groupsLabor unionsParties and legislative caucusesOther candidates and officeholders

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How it was spent: $19,573

Office, printing and supplies$10,287
Other (as described)$9,205
Travel and meals$81

Largest payees: Lester Sara $7,500 Other (as described) · O.R. Pechman Sign Co. $5,429 Office, printing and supplies · VistaPrint.com $1,027 Office, printing and supplies · 4 All Promos $984 Office, printing and supplies · Home Depot $718 Office, printing and supplies · AnyPromo.com $702 Office, printing and supplies · Chrysler Capital $599 Other (as described) · Sam's Club $541 Travel and meals

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 contributorsTypeTotal
Senate Republican Victory Fund
Springfield
Business or group$16,599.67
Illinois Republican Party
Chicago
Business or group$9,479.60
Committee to Elect Terri Bryant
Murphysboro
Business or group$5,000
Friends of Sue Rezin
Morris
Business or group$2,500
DeWitte for IL Senate
St Charles
Business or group$2,000
Friends of John Curran
Business or group$1,000
Richard Votrain
Retired · Swansea
Person$970.70
NAPA
belleville
Business or group$500
Denise Votrain
Swansea
Person$500
Jim Wilson
Swansea
Person$500
Kathleen Szewczyk
Swansea
Person$300
Jim Venier
Shiloh
Person$250

Committee: Friends of Wavey Lester for State Senate (every report they filed is on the State Board of Elections' site). Data current as of October 12, 2026.

Their donors also gave to

Their largest donors who also funded other 2022 state candidates.

DonorTo themCandidates fundedBy party
Senate Republican Victory Fund
Party or caucus committee · Springfield
$16,60027
Illinois Republican Party
Party or caucus committee · Chicago
$9,48049
Committee to Elect Terri Bryant
Candidate or officeholder committee · Murphysboro
$5,00011
Friends of Sue Rezin
Candidate or officeholder committee · Morris
$2,50013
DeWitte for Illinois Senate
Candidate or officeholder committee · St. Charles
$2,00013
Friends of John Curran
Candidate or officeholder committee
$1,00010
Jim Wilson
Swansea
$5002