Illinois does not impose independent filing obligations on individual donors who simply contribute to candidates or other political committees. However, if you receive contributions to donate to political committees or spend funds advocating for the support or defeat of a candidate or ballot ...

To help make sense of the current campaign finance system and how it came to resemble the Wild West, here are some answers to frequently asked questions.

October 23, 2023 - In no case may candidates use funds for their own personal use or make personal gifts to family members. But, laws often allow candidates to share their left-over campaign dollars with nonprofits. Bolder Advocacy often gets questions after the election from nonprofits who are wondering whether ...

Donate to a charity registered with the Secretary of State's office. Leave the surplus funds in the campaign account for use in a future election campaign. Return contributions to your contributors (using last in, first out rule) Transfer without limit to a political party or legislative caucus ...

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The federal contribution limits that apply to contributions made to a federal candidate's campaign for the U.S. House, U.S. Senate or U.S. President. Includes limits that apply to individual donations, as well as to contributions by political action committees (PACs) and party committees to ...

July 22, 2024 - Vice-president says she will do ‘everything in my power to unite’ the party; liberal political action committee ActBlue says $46.7m raised in hours since Biden withdrew

3 weeks ago - Political donations are public record. If you want to know whether (and how much) your family member, neighbor, employer, or favorite company has contributed to various political candidates, you can easily find this information.

If you've donated to a political organization or candidate, you may be wondering: are political contributions tax deductible?

November 7, 2014 - Former Petaluma council candidate Pam Torliatt has nearly $6,000 left in campaign chest that she raised before pulling out of race.

August 6, 2024 - Want to donate to Donald Trump or Kamala Harris? Here are five important things to know before making your first campaign contribution.

August 16, 2024 - Are your donations going directly to the Kamala Harris campaign or the Donald Trump campaign ahead of the 2024 election? ABC7 investigates.

November 1, 2023 - Elections are becoming more expensive as candidates vie for voters' attention. But there are strict rules about how money is raised, how it can be used and how to prove you're following the laws.

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1 week ago - Deciding to make a political donation is an important civic act, but it's important to understand the rules and implications before you contribute. Here are some key things to know.

November 13, 2023 - The decision comes as Scott continued to struggle in the polls in a field dominated by former President Donald Trump. Scott, the Senate’s only Black Republican, entered the race with more cash than any other Republican candidate but couldn’t find a way to break through.

February 28, 2020 - The 42 members of Congress plan to retire or have already resigned ahead of November’s midterm election, and their campaign committee war chests boast a combined $50 million cash-on-hand.

April 14, 2024 - Americans are increasingly likely to make political donations, with the share of adults who say they have donated directly to candidates doubling since 1992.