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| Contributor Type | Per Election Limit | Primary + General | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual | $3,500 | $7,000 | Per candidate, per election. Indexed for inflation. |
| Multicandidate PAC | $5,000 | $10,000 | Must be registered 6+ months, 50+ contributors, made contributions to 5+ candidates. |
| Non-multicandidate PAC | $3,500 | $7,000 | Same as individual limit. |
| National Party (NRSC) | $62,000* | — | *NRSC and Senate campaign committee may contribute up to $62,000 combined per campaign to each Senate candidate. 110.2(e). Plus separate coordinated expenditure limits. |
| State Party (ILGOP) | $5,000 | $10,000 | Same as multicandidate PAC. |
| Corporations / Unions | PROHIBITED | Cannot make direct contributions. May fund separate PACs. | |
| Foreign Nationals | PROHIBITED | Any person not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. | |
| Federal Contractors | PROHIBITED | Individuals or entities under federal contracts. | |
| Cash Contributions | $100 max | — | Over $100 must be by check, credit card, or electronic transfer. |
| Report Type | Trigger | Deadline | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48-Hour Contribution Report | Contribution of $1,000+ received after close of books for last pre-election report | Within 48 hours of receipt | 20 days before election through election day |
| 48-Hour IE Report | Independent expenditure of $10,000+ any time; $1,000+ within 20 days of election | Within 48 hours of expenditure | Any time during cycle |
| 24-Hour IE Report | IE of $1,000+ within 24 hours of election | Within 24 hours | Final day before election |
| Electioneering Communication | Broadcast ad naming federal candidate within 30 days of primary or 60 days of general | Within 24 hours of broadcast | 30/60-day windows |