- U.S. Eligibility: I am a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted permanent resident (i.e., green card holder).
- Age Requirement: If an individual, I am at least 18 years old.
- Personal or Entity Funds: This contribution is made from the personal funds of the individual or the general treasury of the corporation, labor organization, or association named above, and is not being made by one person in the name of another.
- Non-Deductibility: I understand that contributions to Team Cottingham are not tax-deductible for federal or state income tax purposes.
- No Public Funds: No part of this contribution is derived from public funds or the treasury of any unit of government.
- State Contractor Prohibition (Illinois Procurement Code Section 50-37): I certify that neither I, nor the entity making this contribution, nor any "affiliated person" or "affiliated entity" (as defined by 30 ILCS 500/50-37), is a state contractor or bidder with aggregate state contracts or bids exceeding $50,000 annually that would prohibit this contribution to a candidate for State Representative.
The maximum amount an individual may contribute is $7,300 per election. Your contribution (up to $7,300) will be designated for the primary election. The next $7,300 will be designated for the general election.
The maximum amount a corporation, labor organization, or association may contribute is $14,600 per election.
The maximum amount a Political Action Committee (PAC) may contribute is $72,800 per election.
State law requires us to report the name and address of all contributors whose aggregate contributions exceed $150.
State law also requires us to use our best efforts to collect and report the name, address, occupation, and employer of individuals whose contribution exceeds $500 in an election cycle.