Illinois Sunshine data was used in this article. Via – WTTW Chicago The March 20 primary race for governor concluded with Democratic nominee J.B. Pritzker winning comfortably, and incumbent Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner winning narrowly over his conservative challenger, state…
Read MoreICPR was mentioned in this article. Via – Madison St. Clair Record “Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan earned the title of longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history in 2017. He’s led the House of Representatives for 33 of the last 35 years….
Read MoreICPR was mentioned in this article. Via – The Chicago Tribune “Two things we learned from the 2018 Illinois primary election: Early voting is here to stay. Early voting is a steaming mess. Statewide, the number of voters who cast…
Read MoreICPR’s was mentioned in this post. Via – Capitol Fax “Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democrat J.B. Pritzker spent a combined $105.2 million to win their respective party nominations — the equivalent of more than $100 per vote cast in…
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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…
Read MoreICPR’s “Illinois Primary: What Happened & Why” forum was mentioned in this article. Via – Illinois News Network “There’s a growing push to change how Illinois handles early voting. The first day of early voting for the March 20th primary…
Read MoreICPR Executive Director Sarah Brune was quoted in this article. Via – ABC 7 Chicago “Big money will now be a big factor in the Chicago mayor’s race. A $100,000 donation to his own campaign by millionaire businessman Willie Wilson…
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