Chicago Mayoral Race 2019 | OpaVote Reform for Illinois is exploring ways we might change the way we vote to make it more democratic and accessible. Read more about Ranked Choice Voting, how it could help avoid the “strategic voting”,…
Read MoreAs we reported earlier this week, many Chicago mayoral candidates have been tapping wealthy donors to fill their campaign coffers. But several have another important income source – themselves. Willie Wilson, Jerry Joyce, and Bill Daley top the list of…
Read MoreAn analysis of contributions in the 2019 Chicago mayoral race shows that small donors – those who give $150 or less* to their favored candidate – make up a minuscule percentage of most candidates’ fundraising rosters. The numbers highlight the…
Read MoreFourth Quarter Campaign Finance Report: A Cash Divide in Mayoral Race Follows Rich Battle Over Governor’s Seat Illinois is known nationally for its political corruption. Now it’s earning another dubious distinction – the high cost to win public office. Recently released campaign…
Read MoreReform for Illinois (formerly the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform) was mentioned in this article. Via – Washington Post Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s decision not to seek a third term has given this city something it has never seen in its…
Read MoreReform for Illinois would like to thank everyone who donated in 2018. Ryan Adams Mary Ann Ahern Mary Alltop Sharon Alter Michael Alvarez Hon. Carol Ammons Judy & James Armstrong Lucy Ascoli Steve Baer Pamela Bailey Hon. Suzie Bassi Scott…
Read MoreDark money has reached Illinois politics, with voters increasingly finding themselves facing ads and mailers paid for by unknown sources with unknown motives. Nationally, spending on campaigns by groups who don’t disclose their donors has been rising for more than a…
Read MorePolicy Director Alisa Kaplan was quoted in this article. Via – The Chicago Sun-Times “No one has come close to raising as much as Emanuel has, with more than a week until the deadline to file petitions to get on…
Read MoreSummary State legislative leaders have been using Illinois’ self-fundingcampaign finance provision to get around contribution caps and funnel millions into party and candidate committees. October saw a flurry of last-minute megadonor activity capping a record-breaking election season. This election cycle has seen record-breaking…
Read MoreRFI advocates for reforms to make voting easier, more secure, and more accessible for everyone. We worked with lawmakers to pass the Voting Equipment Modernization Project this year and are exploring innovative ways to make our elections work better for administrators and voters alike….
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