Democratic Party candidate Kelli Wegener, set on defeating Republican McHenry County Board Chairman Mike Buehler, has hit a stumbling block.
She failed to report a $1,000 or larger contribution within the five days required by law.
In fact, she was forty-nine days late.
Marengo Republican Marty Mohr took notice and filed a complaint with the Illinois State Board of Elections.
A hearing was held in late August in Chicago before the Illinois State Board of Elections,.
Board General Counsel Marni Malowitz concurred with the recommendation of the Hearing Officer, Clintion J. Jenkins.
Hearing Officer Jenkins found “this allegation to be found to have been filed upon justifiable grounds as the Respondent admits to the late filing.”
Ms. Malowitz further recommended that the Board refer the matter to staff for assessment of penalties.
The Board voted unanimously to agree with the recommendation of General Counsel.
