Election board ruling reveals loophole in Illinois’ campaign finance laws

A recent decision by the Illinois State Board of Elections dismissing a complaint stemming from the 2022 governor election has revealed a potentially serious loophole in state law regarding campaign finance and a special type of political action committee.

Board members voted 7-1 earlier this week to dismiss a complaint filed by Democrats against Dan Proft, a right-wing radio talk show host and political operative who ran an independent expenditure PAC, and unsuccessful Republican governor candidate Darren Bailey.