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2026 race · follow the money

Illinois U.S. House District 7

17 filings report $6.9M raised, and outside groups reported $8.6M in independent spending for or against them. Compare where each campaign's money came from and who spent to help or hurt it.

The count.

Checking the election sources…

Side by side.

Raised excludes transfers between a candidate's own committees. Shares are of that total. Filings appear in order of money raised; this includes primary candidates who are no longer running.

CandidateRaisedIndividualsPACsOwn moneySpentCashOutside forOutside against
Jason FriedmanDemocrat · Filed for an open seat$2.5M73%0.4%26%$2.1M$386K$348K$61K
Thomas FisherDemocrat · Filed for an open seat$917K89%5%6%$875K$53K$120K—
Melissa Conyears-ErvinDemocrat · Filed for an open seat$825K98%2%0.4%$823K$11K$5.0M$56K
La Shawn K FordDemocrat · Filed for an open seat$819K62%15%21%$726K$93K—$2.5M
Richard BoykinDemocrat · Filed for an open seat$454K44%0%56%$453K$0——
Reed ShowalterDemocrat · Filed for an open seat$368K85%2%12%$368K$288——
Anabel MendozaDemocrat · Filed for an open seat$294K86%0%14%$294K$176——
Anthony Driver Jr.Democrat · Filed for an open seat$249K71%23%5%$249K$0$538K—
Rory E. HoskinsDemocrat · Filed for an open seat$214K99.2%0.7%0%$219K$-3,292——
Danny K. DavisDemocrat · Filed as incumbent$101K49%27%6%$140K$485——
Chad KoppieRepublican · Filed for an open seat$60K4%0%93%$60K$42——
Kina I CollinsDemocrat · Filed for an open seat$55K83%0%16%$52K$2,413——
Jazmin J. RobinsonDemocrat · Filed for an open seat$21K23%0%77%$16K$4,899——
David EhrlichDemocrat · Filed for an open seat$12K16%0%84%$11K$0——
Danica David LeighDemocrat · Filed for an open seat$9,83049%0%51%$9,830$0——
John McCombsDemocrat · Filed for an open seat$9,31663%0%37%$9,316$0——
Felix TelloDemocrat · Filed for an open seat$8,41076%0%24%$1,898$6,512——

Who spent from outside.

The largest independent spenders in this race, summed from each candidate's five largest spenders on each side.

Each campaign.

  • Raised
    $2.5M
    Spent
    $2.1M
    Cash on hand
    $386K
    Debts
    $500K
    • Individuals 73% $1.8M
    • PACs & other committees 0.4% $11K
    • Candidate's own money & loans 26% $653K
    • Other receipts <0.1% $451

    Campaign totals through Feb 25, 2026.

    Outside groups: $348K supporting · $61K opposing

    Biggest spenders supporting

    1. STRONGER ILLINOIS PACSuper PACSpent mainly in primaries $348K

    Biggest spenders opposing

    1. UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT ('UDP')Super PACSpent mainly in primaries $60K
    2. THE PEOPLE'S LOBBYFiler that is not a political committee $1,166

    Largest direct PAC contributions

    1. AMERICAN HOTEL AND LODGING ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE ('HOTELPAC')Hybrid PAC (super PAC account) $2,500
    2. AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION PACUnion PAC · Air Line Pilots Association $2,500
    3. UNITED PILOTS PAC/UNITED AIRLINES MASTER EXECUTIVE COUNCILUnion PAC · United Airlines Master Executive Council (ualmec) $2,500

    Where the money went $2.1M in itemized spending

    • Advertising & outreach 61% $1.3M
    • Consultants & strategy 11% $234K
    • Staff & payroll 12% $256K
    • Fundraising & processing fees 4% $84K
    • Polling, research & data 7% $139K
    • Travel, meals & events 0.7% $15K
    • Office, technology & overhead 2% $44K
    • Legal & compliance 2% $46K
    • Contributions, transfers & refunds 0.1% $2,800

    Largest payees

    1. ADELSTEIN & ASSOCIATES $750K
    2. THE STRATEGY GROUP, LLC $496K
    3. GUSTO, INC. $253K
    4. BLUE RAVEN CAMPAIGNS $114K
    5. GLOBAL STRATEGY GROUP, LLC $87K

    Paid to individuals: $80K, such as staff, contractors and reimbursements. People who were paid are not named here.

    Payments dated Feb 10, 2025 to Feb 25, 2026, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (526 entries). Every payment on FEC.gov ↗

    Grouped by each campaign's own description of the payment, so the groups are approximate. Payments of $200 or less to one payee need not be itemized, detail filed only as memo entries counts under other or unclassified, and spending by the candidate's other committees or by outside groups is not included. A payment is not evidence of a favor or wrongdoing.

  • Raised
    $917K
    Spent
    $875K
    Cash on hand
    $53K
    Debts
    $48K
    • Individuals 89% $814K
    • PACs & other committees 5% $50K
    • Candidate's own money & loans 6% $54K

    Campaign totals through Jun 30, 2026. Excludes $11K moved between the candidate's own committees.

    Outside groups: $120K supporting · $0 opposing

    Biggest spenders supporting

    1. 314 ACTION FUNDHybrid PAC (super PAC account)Spent mainly in primaries $120K

    Largest direct PAC contributions

    1. AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEPAC with no sponsoring organization $5,000
    2. AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION PACTrade association PAC · American Hospital Association $5,000
    3. AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC INFORMATION ASSOCIATION - OSTEOPATHIC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEMembership group PAC · American Osteopathic Information Association $5,000

    Where the money went $819K in itemized spending

    • Advertising & outreach 71% $582K
    • Consultants & strategy 4% $29K
    • Staff & payroll 12% $96K
    • Fundraising & processing fees 0.7% $6,116
    • Polling, research & data 4% $36K
    • Travel, meals & events 1% $7,895
    • Office, technology & overhead 4% $34K
    • Legal & compliance 3% $28K
    • Other or unclassified <0.1% $322

    Largest payees

    1. LC MEDIA LLC $484K
    2. GUSTO $96K
    3. MOMENTUM CAMPAIGNS $47K
    4. MISSION CONTROL INC $45K
    5. ACTBLUE TECHNICAL SERVICES $31K

    Paid to individuals: $9,182, such as staff, contractors and reimbursements. People who were paid are not named here.

    Payments dated Aug 12, 2025 to Jun 29, 2026, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (278 entries). Every payment on FEC.gov ↗

    Grouped by each campaign's own description of the payment, so the groups are approximate. Payments of $200 or less to one payee need not be itemized, detail filed only as memo entries counts under other or unclassified, and spending by the candidate's other committees or by outside groups is not included. A payment is not evidence of a favor or wrongdoing.

  • Raised
    $825K
    Spent
    $823K
    Cash on hand
    $11K
    • Individuals 98% $808K
    • PACs & other committees 2% $14K
    • Candidate's own money & loans 0.4% $3,500
    • Other receipts <0.1% $1

    Campaign totals through Sep 30, 2026.

    Outside groups: $5.0M supporting · $56K opposing

    Biggest spenders supporting

    1. UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT ('UDP')Super PACSpent mainly in primaries $5.0M

    Biggest spenders opposing

    1. UNITED WE CANSuper PACSpent mainly in primaries $55K
    2. THE PEOPLE'S LOBBYFiler that is not a political committee $1,166

    Largest direct PAC contributions

    1. TO PROTECT OUR HERITAGE PACPAC with no sponsoring organization $5,000
    2. ELECT DEMOCRATIC WOMENPAC with no sponsoring organization $5,000
    3. SUN POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEPAC with no sponsoring organization $3,500

    Where the money went $798K in itemized spending

    • Advertising & outreach 62% $493K
    • Consultants & strategy 8% $63K
    • Staff & payroll 5% $38K
    • Fundraising & processing fees 11% $85K
    • Polling, research & data 9% $69K
    • Travel, meals & events 0.4% $3,368
    • Office, technology & overhead 1% $11K
    • Legal & compliance 4% $31K
    • Contributions, transfers & refunds 0.4% $3,500
    • Other or unclassified 0.1% $1,000

    Largest payees

    1. TKO BUYING LLC $334K
    2. DELIVER STRATEGIES LLC $103K
    3. GBAO $64K
    4. NC CONSULTING LLC $35K
    5. TKO POLITICAL LLC $34K

    Paid to individuals: $22K, such as staff, contractors and reimbursements. People who were paid are not named here.

    Payments dated Jan 21, 2025 to Sep 29, 2026, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (210 entries). Every payment on FEC.gov ↗

    Grouped by each campaign's own description of the payment, so the groups are approximate. Payments of $200 or less to one payee need not be itemized, detail filed only as memo entries counts under other or unclassified, and spending by the candidate's other committees or by outside groups is not included. A payment is not evidence of a favor or wrongdoing.

  • Raised
    $819K
    Spent
    $726K
    Cash on hand
    $93K
    Debts
    $175K
    • Individuals 62% $512K
    • PACs & other committees 15% $123K
    • Candidate's own money & loans 21% $175K
    • Other receipts 1% $9,373

    Campaign totals through Oct 14, 2026.

    Outside groups: $0 supporting · $2.5M opposing

    Biggest spenders opposing

    1. FAIRSHAKESuper PACSpent mainly in primaries $2.5M

    Largest direct PAC contributions

    1. CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERSUnion PAC · United Brotherhood Of Carpenters And Joiners Of America $5,000
    2. MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERSUnion PAC · International Association Of Machinists And Aerospace Workers $5,000
    3. SEIU COPE (SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION)Union PAC · Service Employees International Union $5,000

    Where the money went $595K in itemized spending

    These itemized payments cover $595K of the $726K the campaign reported spending through Oct 14, 2026. The FEC has not yet itemized the rest in its bulk file, which runs to Jun 30, 2026.

    • Advertising & outreach 72% $428K
    • Consultants & strategy 12% $70K
    • Fundraising & processing fees 3% $17K
    • Polling, research & data 0.8% $5,000
    • Travel, meals & events 2% $8,678
    • Office, technology & overhead 4% $26K
    • Legal & compliance 5% $28K
    • Other or unclassified 2% $12K

    Largest payees

    1. BREAKER PRESS COMPANY $146K
    2. FOREMOST STRATEGY LLP $67K
    3. EC GROUP $34K
    4. ACUITY POLITICS LLC $28K
    5. ABC 7 $23K

    Paid to individuals: $60K, such as staff, contractors and reimbursements. People who were paid are not named here.

    Payments dated Jul 13, 2025 to Jun 30, 2026, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (284 entries). Every payment on FEC.gov ↗

    Grouped by each campaign's own description of the payment, so the groups are approximate. Payments of $200 or less to one payee need not be itemized, detail filed only as memo entries counts under other or unclassified, and spending by the candidate's other committees or by outside groups is not included. A payment is not evidence of a favor or wrongdoing.

  • Raised
    $454K
    Spent
    $453K
    Cash on hand
    $0
    • Individuals 44% $201K
    • Candidate's own money & loans 56% $253K

    Campaign totals through Jun 30, 2026. Excludes $2,489 moved between the candidate's own committees.

    No independent expenditures for or against this filing are itemized in the bulk file.

    Largest direct PAC contributions

    1. AMERICAN BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AKA AMERICAN BEVERAGE PAC)Trade association PAC · American Beverage Association $1,000
    2. ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEMembership group PAC · Academy Of Nurition And Dietetics $1,000

    Where the money went $452K in itemized spending

    • Advertising & outreach 59% $265K
    • Consultants & strategy 1% $5,942
    • Staff & payroll 27% $124K
    • Polling, research & data 6% $25K
    • Travel, meals & events 2% $6,922
    • Office, technology & overhead 4% $19K
    • Legal & compliance 1% $5,000
    • Contributions, transfers & refunds 0.1% $550

    Largest payees

    1. WGN-TV $100K
    2. GTO STRATEGIES LLC $35K
    3. WIN MARKETING $29K
    4. META $21K
    5. FOX TELEVISION STATIONS WFLD TV $20K

    Paid to individuals: $149K, such as staff, contractors and reimbursements. People who were paid are not named here.

    Payments dated Jul 26, 2025 to Apr 21, 2026, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (239 entries). Every payment on FEC.gov ↗

    Grouped by each campaign's own description of the payment, so the groups are approximate. Payments of $200 or less to one payee need not be itemized, detail filed only as memo entries counts under other or unclassified, and spending by the candidate's other committees or by outside groups is not included. A payment is not evidence of a favor or wrongdoing.

  • Raised
    $368K
    Spent
    $368K
    Cash on hand
    $288
    Debts
    $79K
    • Individuals 85% $313K
    • PACs & other committees 2% $5,750
    • Candidate's own money & loans 12% $46K
    • Other receipts 0.9% $3,422

    Campaign totals through Sep 30, 2026.

    No independent expenditures for or against this filing are itemized in the bulk file.

    Largest direct PAC contributions

    1. PEOPLE OVER MONOPOLIESHybrid PAC (super PAC account) $3,500
    2. NATIONAL GROCERS ASSOCIATION GROCERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEETrade association PAC · National Grocers Association $1,000
    3. THE CENTER FOR FREETHOUGHT EQUALITY PACMembership group PAC · The Center For Freethought Equality $250

    Where the money went $362K in itemized spending

    • Advertising & outreach 2% $8,458
    • Consultants & strategy 49% $178K
    • Staff & payroll 23% $85K
    • Fundraising & processing fees 12% $43K
    • Polling, research & data 4% $15K
    • Office, technology & overhead 6% $20K
    • Legal & compliance 3% $12K

    Largest payees

    1. GROUNDSWELL PUBLIC STRATEGIES, INC. $71K
    2. DIGITAL STRATEGY GROUP $66K
    3. FH STRATEGIES LLC $28K
    4. GUSTO $26K
    5. BLUE STATE $14K

    Paid to individuals: $87K, such as staff, contractors and reimbursements. People who were paid are not named here.

    Payments dated Sep 21, 2025 to Sep 29, 2026, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (181 entries). Every payment on FEC.gov ↗

    Grouped by each campaign's own description of the payment, so the groups are approximate. Payments of $200 or less to one payee need not be itemized, detail filed only as memo entries counts under other or unclassified, and spending by the candidate's other committees or by outside groups is not included. A payment is not evidence of a favor or wrongdoing.

  • Raised
    $294K
    Spent
    $294K
    Cash on hand
    $176
    • Individuals 86% $253K
    • Candidate's own money & loans 14% $41K
    • Other receipts <0.1% $10

    Campaign totals through Jul 1, 2026.

    No independent expenditures for or against this filing are itemized in the bulk file.

    Where the money went $290K in itemized spending

    • Advertising & outreach 30% $88K
    • Consultants & strategy 44% $128K
    • Fundraising & processing fees 8% $23K
    • Polling, research & data 4% $11K
    • Travel, meals & events 3% $7,328
    • Office, technology & overhead 6% $17K
    • Legal & compliance 5% $16K
    • Other or unclassified 0.2% $453

    Largest payees

    1. ORANGE HAT INNOVATION $102K
    2. AYA POLITICAL CONSULTING LLC $20K
    3. LINWOOD CONSULTING $20K
    4. MAKKAH SIGNS & PRINTING $16K
    5. SIX TWELVE STRATEGIES $15K

    Paid to individuals: $49K, such as staff, contractors and reimbursements. People who were paid are not named here.

    Payments dated Sep 3, 2025 to Jun 16, 2026, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (190 entries). Every payment on FEC.gov ↗

    Grouped by each campaign's own description of the payment, so the groups are approximate. Payments of $200 or less to one payee need not be itemized, detail filed only as memo entries counts under other or unclassified, and spending by the candidate's other committees or by outside groups is not included. A payment is not evidence of a favor or wrongdoing.

  • Raised
    $249K
    Spent
    $249K
    Cash on hand
    $0
    • Individuals 71% $177K
    • PACs & other committees 23% $57K
    • Party committees 0.8% $2,000
    • Candidate's own money & loans 5% $13K
    • Other receipts <0.1% $2

    Campaign totals through Jun 30, 2026.

    Outside groups: $538K supporting · $0 opposing

    Biggest spenders supporting

    1. UNITED WE CANSuper PACSpent mainly in primaries $538K
    2. SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTIONSuper PAC $10

    Largest direct PAC contributions

    1. CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERSUnion PAC · United Brotherhood Of Carpenters And Joiners Of America $5,000
    2. MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERSUnion PAC · International Association Of Machinists And Aerospace Workers $5,000
    3. SEIU COPE (SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION)Union PAC · Service Employees International Union $5,000

    Where the money went $232K in itemized spending

    • Advertising & outreach 31% $72K
    • Consultants & strategy 18% $43K
    • Staff & payroll 17% $39K
    • Fundraising & processing fees 7% $16K
    • Polling, research & data 0.9% $2,000
    • Travel, meals & events 7% $16K
    • Office, technology & overhead 6% $13K
    • Legal & compliance 11% $26K
    • Other or unclassified 2% $5,377

    Largest payees

    1. NINETEEN SIXTY CAMPAIGNS $39K
    2. MINUTEMEN PRESS $15K
    3. POLITICAL COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES $14K
    4. PAYCHEX $13K
    5. LAME DUCK STRATEGIES $12K

    Paid to individuals: $93K, such as staff, contractors and reimbursements. People who were paid are not named here.

    Payments dated Jul 16, 2025 to Jun 29, 2026, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (235 entries). Every payment on FEC.gov ↗

    Grouped by each campaign's own description of the payment, so the groups are approximate. Payments of $200 or less to one payee need not be itemized, detail filed only as memo entries counts under other or unclassified, and spending by the candidate's other committees or by outside groups is not included. A payment is not evidence of a favor or wrongdoing.

  • Raised
    $214K
    Spent
    $219K
    Cash on hand
    $-3,292
    Debts
    $5,250
    • Individuals 99.2% $213K
    • PACs & other committees 0.7% $1,600

    Campaign totals through Jun 30, 2026. Excludes $1,000 moved between the candidate's own committees.

    No independent expenditures for or against this filing are itemized in the bulk file.

    Largest direct PAC contributions

    1. MICHIGAN INDEPENDENT POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEETrade association PAC $2,000

    Where the money went $212K in itemized spending

    • Advertising & outreach 14% $30K
    • Consultants & strategy 32% $68K
    • Fundraising & processing fees 19% $40K
    • Office, technology & overhead 11% $23K
    • Legal & compliance 22% $47K
    • Other or unclassified 2% $5,020

    Largest payees

    1. DC DISTRIBUTION & CONSULTING LLC $39K
    2. KNI COMMUNICATIONS $34K
    3. GRAY'S CONSULTING SERVICES LLC $23K
    4. UNION SIGNS & PRINTING $6,053
    5. ACTBLUE TECHNICAL SERVICES $5,055

    Paid to individuals: $88K, such as staff, contractors and reimbursements. People who were paid are not named here.

    Payments dated Jul 27, 2025 to Jun 29, 2026, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (118 entries). Every payment on FEC.gov ↗

    Grouped by each campaign's own description of the payment, so the groups are approximate. Payments of $200 or less to one payee need not be itemized, detail filed only as memo entries counts under other or unclassified, and spending by the candidate's other committees or by outside groups is not included. A payment is not evidence of a favor or wrongdoing.

  • Sitting member of Congress · Danny K. Davis

    In the U.S. House (IL-7) since 1997 · current term ends Jan 3, 2027

    • Recorded yea or nay on 24 of the 24 key House floor votes captured in Hugin's snapshot
    • 1 committee: Ways and Means · 2 subcommittees
    • 13 committees reported contributions to them this cycle

    Linked to this filing by its exact FEC candidate ID (H4IL07037) in the congress-legislators roster of Oct 21, 2026. Votes are one key floor vote per bill on bills named in contractor lobbying reports (Oct 29, 2026); committee seats are the roster as of Oct 24, 2026; money counts are FEC reports for 2026 as of Oct 24, 2026. These are what Hugin's snapshots captured, not complete records, and none of them is a score or evidence of motive.

    Raised
    $101K
    Spent
    $140K
    Cash on hand
    $485
    Debts
    $68K
    • Individuals 49% $49K
    • PACs & other committees 27% $27K
    • Candidate's own money & loans 6% $6,000
    • Other receipts 19% $19K

    Campaign totals through Oct 14, 2026.

    No independent expenditures for or against this filing are itemized in the bulk file.

    Largest direct PAC contributions

    1. CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERSUnion PAC · United Brotherhood Of Carpenters And Joiners Of America $5,000
    2. MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERSUnion PAC · International Association Of Machinists And Aerospace Workers $5,000
    3. AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY & MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES P E O P L EUnion PAC · American Federation Of State, County And Municipal Employees, Afl-Cio $2,500

    Where the money went $112K in itemized spending

    These itemized payments cover $112K of the $140K the campaign reported spending through Oct 14, 2026. The FEC has not yet itemized the rest in its bulk file, which runs to Jun 15, 2026.

    • Advertising & outreach 5% $5,945
    • Consultants & strategy 1% $1,600
    • Fundraising & processing fees 1% $1,098
    • Polling, research & data 0.1% $150
    • Travel, meals & events 8% $8,882
    • Office, technology & overhead 23% $25K
    • Other or unclassified 62% $69K

    Largest payees

    1. CAPITOLONE SPARK BUSINESS CARD. $64K
    2. MARIOS BUTCHER SHOP $8,000
    3. MIDWAY BROADCASTING $1,750
    4. COM ED $1,630
    5. NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CLUB $1,524

    Paid to individuals: $30K, such as staff, contractors and reimbursements. People who were paid are not named here.

    Payments dated Jan 2, 2025 to Jun 15, 2026, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (100 entries). Every payment on FEC.gov ↗

    Grouped by each campaign's own description of the payment, so the groups are approximate. Payments of $200 or less to one payee need not be itemized, detail filed only as memo entries counts under other or unclassified, and spending by the candidate's other committees or by outside groups is not included. A payment is not evidence of a favor or wrongdoing.

  • Raised
    $60K
    Spent
    $60K
    Cash on hand
    $42
    • Individuals 4% $2,119
    • Candidate's own money & loans 93% $56K
    • Other receipts 4% $2,338

    Campaign totals through Oct 14, 2026.

    No independent expenditures for or against this filing are itemized in the bulk file.

    Where the money went $57K in itemized spending

    • Advertising & outreach 83% $47K
    • Consultants & strategy 9% $4,875
    • Polling, research & data 0.2% $87
    • Travel, meals & events 4% $2,470
    • Office, technology & overhead 0.8% $462
    • Legal & compliance 4% $2,063

    Largest payees

    1. HURST AND ASSOCIATES $9,858
    2. NXT GEN $8,800
    3. VOTERPING $3,438
    4. CBS BROADCAST CENTER $3,400
    5. AWESOME CAMPAIGNS $2,707

    Paid to individuals: $25K, such as staff, contractors and reimbursements. People who were paid are not named here.

    Payments dated Jan 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (42 entries). Every payment on FEC.gov ↗

    Grouped by each campaign's own description of the payment, so the groups are approximate. Payments of $200 or less to one payee need not be itemized, detail filed only as memo entries counts under other or unclassified, and spending by the candidate's other committees or by outside groups is not included. A payment is not evidence of a favor or wrongdoing.

  • Raised
    $55K
    Spent
    $52K
    Cash on hand
    $2,413
    Debts
    $6,872
    • Individuals 83% $46K
    • Candidate's own money & loans 16% $8,807
    • Other receipts 0.5% $276

    Campaign totals through Feb 25, 2026.

    No independent expenditures for or against this filing are itemized in the bulk file.

    Where the money went $47K in itemized spending

    These itemized payments cover $47K of the $52K the campaign reported spending through Feb 25, 2026. The FEC has not yet itemized the rest in its bulk file, which runs to Feb 25, 2026.

    • Advertising & outreach 68% $32K
    • Consultants & strategy 8% $3,700
    • Fundraising & processing fees 4% $1,945
    • Travel, meals & events 7% $3,328
    • Office, technology & overhead 7% $3,059
    • Other or unclassified 6% $2,910

    Largest payees

    1. DEMETER MEDIA LL SALE $9,894
    2. MINUTEMAN PRSS CHICAGO $3,649
    3. FACEBOOK $2,881
    4. MINUTEMAN PRESS $2,823
    5. RUN! WEBSITE $2,150

    Paid to individuals: $19K, such as staff, contractors and reimbursements. People who were paid are not named here.

    Payments dated Oct 1, 2025 to Feb 25, 2026, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (104 entries). Every payment on FEC.gov ↗

    Grouped by each campaign's own description of the payment, so the groups are approximate. Payments of $200 or less to one payee need not be itemized, detail filed only as memo entries counts under other or unclassified, and spending by the candidate's other committees or by outside groups is not included. A payment is not evidence of a favor or wrongdoing.

  • Raised
    $21K
    Spent
    $16K
    Cash on hand
    $4,899
    Debts
    $16K
    • Individuals 23% $4,895
    • Candidate's own money & loans 77% $16K

    Campaign totals through Dec 31, 2025.

    No independent expenditures for or against this filing are itemized in the bulk file.

    Where the money went $14K in itemized spending

    These itemized payments cover $14K of the $16K the campaign reported spending through Dec 31, 2025. The FEC has not yet itemized the rest in its bulk file, which runs to Dec 30, 2025.

    • Advertising & outreach 35% $5,065
    • Polling, research & data 39% $5,589
    • Office, technology & overhead 8% $1,203
    • Legal & compliance 10% $1,402
    • Other or unclassified 8% $1,127

    Largest payees

    1. DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF ILLINOIS $5,145
    2. MINUTEMAN PRESS CHICAGO $2,726
    3. 99DESIGNS (BY VISTA) $1,599
    4. LAVELLE LAW $1,202
    5. OPENAI, LLC $1,110

    Payments dated Aug 6, 2025 to Dec 30, 2025, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (29 entries). Every payment on FEC.gov ↗

    Grouped by each campaign's own description of the payment, so the groups are approximate. Payments of $200 or less to one payee need not be itemized, detail filed only as memo entries counts under other or unclassified, and spending by the candidate's other committees or by outside groups is not included. A payment is not evidence of a favor or wrongdoing.

  • Raised
    $12K
    Spent
    $11K
    Cash on hand
    $0
    • Individuals 16% $1,915
    • Candidate's own money & loans 84% $9,775

    Campaign totals through Mar 31, 2026.

    No independent expenditures for or against this filing are itemized in the bulk file.

    Where the money went $8,332 in itemized spending

    These itemized payments cover $8,332 of the $11K the campaign reported spending through Mar 31, 2026. The FEC has not yet itemized the rest in its bulk file, which runs to Mar 19, 2026.

    • Advertising & outreach 65% $5,377
    • Polling, research & data 16% $1,350
    • Office, technology & overhead 13% $1,100
    • Other or unclassified 6% $505

    Largest payees

    1. RUN! DESIGNED TO RUN $550
    2. RUN! DESIGNEDTORUN $550
    3. INDEED $505
    4. HOTCARDS $210

    Paid to individuals: $6,517, such as staff, contractors and reimbursements. People who were paid are not named here.

    Payments dated Oct 23, 2025 to Mar 19, 2026, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (11 entries). Every payment on FEC.gov ↗

    Grouped by each campaign's own description of the payment, so the groups are approximate. Payments of $200 or less to one payee need not be itemized, detail filed only as memo entries counts under other or unclassified, and spending by the candidate's other committees or by outside groups is not included. A payment is not evidence of a favor or wrongdoing.

  • Raised
    $9,830
    Spent
    $9,830
    Cash on hand
    $0
    • Individuals 49% $4,830
    • Candidate's own money & loans 51% $5,000

    Campaign totals through Sep 29, 2025.

    No independent expenditures for or against this filing are itemized in the bulk file.

    Where the money went $4,274 in itemized spending

    These itemized payments cover $4,274 of the $9,830 the campaign reported spending through Sep 29, 2025. The FEC has not yet itemized the rest in its bulk file, which runs to Sep 22, 2025.

    • Advertising & outreach 34% $1,462
    • Office, technology & overhead 11% $450
    • Other or unclassified 55% $2,362

    Largest payees

    1. RUN! $2,100
    2. AMAZON $703
    3. EMERGE $362
    4. BONFIRE $345
    5. THE UPS STORE #2027 $265

    Paid to individuals: $500, such as staff, contractors and reimbursements. People who were paid are not named here.

    Payments dated Sep 15, 2025 to Sep 22, 2025, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (9 entries). Every payment on FEC.gov ↗

    Grouped by each campaign's own description of the payment, so the groups are approximate. Payments of $200 or less to one payee need not be itemized, detail filed only as memo entries counts under other or unclassified, and spending by the candidate's other committees or by outside groups is not included. A payment is not evidence of a favor or wrongdoing.

  • Raised
    $9,316
    Spent
    $9,316
    Cash on hand
    $0
    • Individuals 63% $5,887
    • Candidate's own money & loans 37% $3,429

    Campaign totals through Oct 17, 2025.

    No independent expenditures for or against this filing are itemized in the bulk file.

    Where the money went $6,209 in itemized spending

    These itemized payments cover $6,209 of the $9,316 the campaign reported spending through Oct 17, 2025. The FEC has not yet itemized the rest in its bulk file, which runs to Oct 12, 2025.

    • Advertising & outreach 29% $1,813
    • Fundraising & processing fees 0.8% $52
    • Office, technology & overhead 36% $2,202
    • Legal & compliance 31% $1,943
    • Contributions, transfers & refunds 3% $200

    Largest payees

    1. RUN! WEBSITE BUILDER $2,200
    2. GREENBERGTRAURIG $1,943
    3. GOOGLE $272
    4. BABS COMEDY CLUB $200
    5. ACTBLUE TECHNICAL SERVICES $54

    Paid to individuals: $1,500, such as staff, contractors and reimbursements. People who were paid are not named here.

    Payments dated Jun 6, 2025 to Oct 12, 2025, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (19 entries). Every payment on FEC.gov ↗

    Grouped by each campaign's own description of the payment, so the groups are approximate. Payments of $200 or less to one payee need not be itemized, detail filed only as memo entries counts under other or unclassified, and spending by the candidate's other committees or by outside groups is not included. A payment is not evidence of a favor or wrongdoing.

  • Raised
    $8,410
    Spent
    $1,898
    Cash on hand
    $6,512
    • Individuals 76% $6,410
    • Candidate's own money & loans 24% $2,000

    Campaign totals through Sep 30, 2025.

    No independent expenditures for or against this filing are itemized in the bulk file.

    Where the money went $1,898 in itemized spending

    • Polling, research & data 8% $150
    • Travel, meals & events 64% $1,205
    • Office, technology & overhead 29% $543

    Largest payees

    1. FELIX TELLO CANDIDATE EXPENSES $1,355
    2. STAPLES $543

    Payments dated Sep 30, 2025 to Sep 30, 2025, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (3 entries). Every payment on FEC.gov ↗

    Grouped by each campaign's own description of the payment, so the groups are approximate. Payments of $200 or less to one payee need not be itemized, detail filed only as memo entries counts under other or unclassified, and spending by the candidate's other committees or by outside groups is not included. A payment is not evidence of a favor or wrongdoing.

Also registered for this seat, with no campaign summary or outside spending in the bulk file: Kamaria Kali, Tekita Martinez, Nathan E Billips, William Volny, Anita Rao, Patricia P Rae Easley, Jabari L Taylor.

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FEC bulk data read November 4, 2026. Campaign totals come from each filing's own FEC summary through its latest processed report. Outside spending is independent expenditures itemized in committee reports in the FEC bulk files, primaries included; late 24- and 48-hour reports, party coordinated spending, communication costs and groups that do not report to the FEC are not included. Outside spending is, by law, made without coordinating with the candidate, and it is not the candidate's money. A contribution or expenditure is not evidence of a vote, favor or wrongdoing.