Alexi Giannoulias

Democratic · IL · Secretary of State of Illinois

Alexi Giannoulias is the Democratic Secretary of State of Illinois, in office since 2023 and seeking a second term. He previously served as Illinois State Treasurer.

Campaign Finance Information · Secretary of State · November 3, 2026

Data last updated July 27, 2026

Raised: $3,378,201
Spent: $302,220
Cash on hand: $6,345,963
Debts: $2,282,150

Top disclosed occupations of direct donors

CEO$1,301,300
President$604,700
Principal$513,300
Executive Director$509,300

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Philanthropist$257,300

Direct contributions by size

$5,000+$10,420,100
$1,000-$4,999$449,018
$500-$999$65,750
$250-$499$16,350
$100-$249$1,300

Source: Illinois State Board of Elections · 2026 cycle · elections.il.gov

Track record

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Anti-Corruption

· 2 records

Giannoulias established an audit system and additional safeguards for law-enforcement access to Illinois automatic-license-plate-reader data.
June 12, 2025For
Source: apnews.com · researched July 13, 2026
Giannoulias asked the Illinois Attorney General's office to investigate unlawful access to Illinois automatic-license-plate-reader data.
June 12, 2025For
Source: apnews.com · researched July 13, 2026

Government Efficiency

· 7 records

Giannoulias launched a pilot placing DMV Fast Lane self-service kiosks in grocery stores and other retail locations.
July 13, 2026For
Source: alexiforus.com · researched July 13, 2026
Giannoulias launched a DMV on Wheels unit to provide license, Real ID, and vehicle services in communities outside permanent facilities.
July 13, 2026For
Source: alexiforus.com · researched July 13, 2026
Giannoulias introduced text reminders allowing DMV customers to confirm or cancel appointments and reduce unused appointment slots.
January 11, 2024For
Source: apnews.com · researched July 13, 2026
Giannoulias opened specialized DMV service stations for seniors and for customers requiring road tests.
January 11, 2024For
Source: apnews.com · researched July 13, 2026
Giannoulias expanded remote driver-license and vehicle-registration renewal through online, mail, and telephone channels.
January 11, 2024For
Source: apnews.com · researched July 13, 2026
Giannoulias added an online portal that guides customers to the correct Secretary of State service and required steps.
January 11, 2024For
Source: apnews.com · researched July 13, 2026
Giannoulias launched the Skip the Line program combining statewide DMV appointments with expanded online transactions.
September 1, 2023For
Source: alexiforus.com · researched July 13, 2026

Data Privacy

· 3 records

Giannoulias established an audit system and additional safeguards for law-enforcement access to Illinois automatic-license-plate-reader data.
June 12, 2025For
Source: apnews.com · researched July 13, 2026
After an unlawful abortion-related license-plate-data search, Giannoulias directed the network operator to cut off access for the out-of-state authorities involved.
June 12, 2025For
Source: apnews.com · researched July 13, 2026
Giannoulias initiated legislation barring the sharing or sale of Illinois license-plate-reader data to track people seeking legal abortion care.
July 1, 2023For
Source: alexiforus.com · researched July 13, 2026

Civil Rights

· 5 records

Giannoulias supports bipartisan legislation raising Illinois's routine mandatory road-testing age to 87.
July 13, 2026For
Source: alexiforus.com · researched July 13, 2026
Giannoulias opened specialized DMV service stations for seniors and for customers requiring road tests.
January 11, 2024For
Source: apnews.com · researched July 13, 2026
Giannoulias created dedicated Secretary of State telephone lines for seniors and teenagers.
January 11, 2024For
Source: apnews.com · researched July 13, 2026
Giannoulias initiated legislation barring the sharing or sale of Illinois license-plate-reader data to track people seeking legal abortion care.
July 1, 2023For
Source: alexiforus.com · researched July 13, 2026
As Illinois's chief librarian, Giannoulias championed legislation withholding state grants from public and school libraries that remove materials for partisan or personal disapproval.
June 12, 2023For
Source: alexiforus.com · researched July 13, 2026

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