The cost of the 2018 Gubernatorial Election already makes it the most expensive campaign in Illinois history and it’s well on its way to becoming the most expensive gubernatorial election in US history. While mega donors played a significant role…
Read MoreWith the election still over nine months away, all eyes are focused on who will be elected Chicago’s next Mayor in 2019. Money is already flowing into the race, with incumbent Rahm Emanuel’s campaign reporting $2.8 million in contributions for…
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Since 2006, the use of Early Voting in Illinois Primary Elections has been steadily increasing. The 2018 Primary saw record turnout, with 22% of ballots cast before Election Day, compared to 18% in 2016. Early Voting in Illinois General Elections is…
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Pritzker Spends More Than Other Gubernatorial Candidates Combined After an unprecedentedly expensive Primary Election, candidates are already setting their sights on November, and in some cases, February of 2019. Candidates for Illinois Governor spent a combined $65.9 million in 2018…
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After contentious Primary Elections for congressional seats on both sides of the aisle came to a close last month, all eyes turned to the newly-minted contests that will make national headlines in November. From a Time Magazine-profiled newcomer candidate in the…
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It’s a well-known story at this point: people are leaving Illinois, and taking their tax dollars with them. The state’s population has continually declined for the past four years, and Illinois was the most moved-from state in the U.S. in…
Read MoreIn recent years, the integrity and security of state election procedures has become a focal point for voters and advocacy groups alike. To ensure transparency, trust, and accountability in Illinois elections processes, the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform (ICPR) and the League of Women Voters of…
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Illinois politics is making national news this year for what could be the most expensive gubernatorial election in U.S. history. The $163 million raised in this year’s race for Illinois governor outpaced the $161 million raised in California in 2010, the current nationwide record-holder…
Read MoreWho were the individuals and special interests behind some of Illinois’ most expensive local and statewide elections this year? We know that JB Pritzker self-funded his campaign to the tune of $70 million, and Governor Rauner dropped $50 million into his…
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The 2018 Gubernatorial Primary Election in Illinois, which ended in victory for self-funded candidates Bruce Rauner (R) and JB Pritzker (D), was the most expensive Primary in Illinois history. Full candidate spending data will not be available until quarterly reports to…
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