AFSCME Illinois campaign contributions
The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council
31 is the 9th largest contributor to Illinois state candidates over the past
decade. AFSCME contributed $2.5 million to candidates between 1993 and 2003,
92.5% of it to Democrats.
AFSCME is also the 9th largest lifetime contributor to Gov. Rod Blagojevich,
having contributed $376,300 to his campaigns; the 5th largest lifetime contributor
to Senate President Emil Jones ($267,200); the 6th largest lifetime contributor
to House Speaker Michael J. Madigan ($333,700); and the 20th largest lifetime
contributor to Attorney General Lisa Madigan ($58,100).
Between January 1, 2001 and December 31, 2003, AFSCME contributed $1,197,440
to candidates, parties, and legislative caucus PACs.
Here is a breakdown:
| Constitutional Officers and Legislative Leaders | Total AFSCME Contributions 2001-2003 |
% of Total AFSCME Contributions |
| Gov. Rod Blagojevich | $376,000 | 31.4% |
| Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn | $2,800 | 0.2% |
| Attorney General Lisa Madigan | $56,500 | 4.7% |
| Secretary of State Jesse White | $6,500 | 0.5% |
| Comptroller Dan Hynes | $11,000 | 0.9% |
| Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka | $2,000 | 0.2% |
| House Spkr Michael J. Madigan* | $65,500 | 5.5% |
| House GOP Leader Tom Cross* | $10,500 | 0.9% |
| Senate President Emil Jones* | $110,000 | 9.2% |
| Sen. GOP Leader Frank Watson* | $1,200 | 0.1% |
* - Includes Caucus PACs