2026 race · follow the money
Illinois U.S. House District 8
12 filings report $16M raised, and outside groups reported $6.4M 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.
| Candidate | Raised | Individuals | PACs | Own money | Spent | Cash | Outside for | Outside against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Raja KrishnamoorthiDemocrat · Filed as incumbent | $3.9M | 81% | 9% | 0% | $21M | $47K | — | $3,750 |
| Neil KhotDemocrat · Filed for an open seat | $3.1M | 15% | 0.2% | 85% | $3.1M | $635 | — | — |
| Melissa Luburich BeanDemocrat · Filed for an open seat | $2.4M | 67% | 20% | 13% | $2.2M | $302K | $5.5M | $60K |
| Jennifer DavisRepublican · Filed for an open seat | $1.8M | 43% | 1% | 56% | $1.5M | $280K | — | — |
| Junaid AhmedDemocrat · Filed for an open seat | $1.7M | 81% | 3% | 16% | $1.7M | $15K | $109K | $664K |
| Dan TullyDemocrat · Filed for an open seat | $728K | 31% | 0.8% | 68% | $706K | $22K | $96K | — |
| Kevin B. MorrisonDemocrat · Filed for an open seat | $661K | 90% | 9% | 1.0% | $657K | $3,857 | — | — |
| Yasmeen BankoleDemocrat · Filed for an open seat | $559K | 53% | 4% | 42% | $559K | $0 | — | — |
| Sanjyot DunungDemocrat · Filed for an open seat | $392K | 36% | 3% | 61% | $392K | $271 | — | — |
| Mark RiceRepublican · Filed for an open seat | $140K | 29% | 0% | 71% | $242K | $0 | — | — |
| Ryan VetticadDemocrat · Filed for an open seat | $123K | 35% | 0% | 65% | $123K | $0 | — | — |
| Christ KallasDemocrat · Filed for an open seat | $13K | 30% | 0% | 70% | $13K | $0 | — | — |
Who spent from outside.
The largest independent spenders in this race, summed from each candidate's five largest spenders on each side.
- ELECT CHICAGO WOMEN AKA ECW$4.0M for Melissa Luburich Bean
- NEW DEMOCRAT MAJORITY$935K for Melissa Luburich Bean
- CHICAGO PROGRESSIVE PARTNERSHIP$664K against Junaid Ahmed
- PROTECT PROGRESS$557K for Melissa Luburich Bean
- JUSTICE DEMOCRATS PAC$57K against Melissa Luburich Bean · $57K for Junaid Ahmed
- SERVANT-LEADER FUND, INC.$96K for Dan Tully
- CONGRESSIONAL PROGRESSIVE CAUCUS PAC$25K for Junaid Ahmed
- MEDICARE FOR ALL$25K for Junaid Ahmed
- ILLINOIS AGAINST MAGA$3,750 against S. Raja Krishnamoorthi
- THE PEOPLE'S LOBBY$2,194 against Melissa Luburich Bean
Each campaign.
Sitting member of Congress · Raja Krishnamoorthi
In the U.S. House (IL-8) since 2017 · current term ends Jan 3, 2027
- Recorded yea or nay on 24 of the 24 key House floor votes captured in Hugin's snapshot
- 3 committees: Oversight and Government Reform, Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party · 3 subcommittees
- 190 committees reported contributions to them this cycle · 7 committees reported outside spending for or against them
Linked to this filing by its exact FEC candidate ID (H6IL08147) 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
- $3.9M
- Spent
- $21M
- Cash on hand
- $47K
- Debts
- $11K
- Individuals 81% $3.2M
- PACs & other committees 9% $367K
- Other receipts 10% $386K
Campaign totals through Sep 30, 2026.
Outside groups: $0 supporting · $3,750 opposing
Biggest spenders opposing
- ILLINOIS AGAINST MAGA $3,750
Largest direct PAC contributions
Where the money went $1.8M in itemized spending
These itemized payments cover $1.8M of the $21M the campaign reported spending through Sep 30, 2026. The FEC has not yet itemized the rest in its bulk file, which runs to Sep 30, 2026.
- Advertising & outreach 14% $262K
- Consultants & strategy 21% $393K
- Staff & payroll 11% $203K
- Fundraising & processing fees 8% $148K
- Polling, research & data 14% $253K
- Travel, meals & events 0.2% $4,318
- Office, technology & overhead 12% $212K
- Legal & compliance 0.5% $9,255
- Contributions, transfers & refunds 14% $255K
- Other or unclassified 5% $97K
Largest payees
- LIFTOFF CAMPAIGNS LLC $261K
- RAJA FOR ILLINOIS $255K
- SAPPHIRE STRATEGIES $252K
- PAYLOCITY CORPORATE TAX $198K
- SPIROS CONSULTING $180K
Paid to individuals: $9,250, such as staff, contractors and reimbursements. People who were paid are not named here.
Payments dated Jan 2, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (277 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
- $3.1M
- Spent
- $3.1M
- Cash on hand
- $635
- Debts
- $2.6M
- Individuals 15% $471K
- PACs & other committees 0.2% $5,250
- Candidate's own money & loans 85% $2.7M
- Other receipts 0.2% $7,522
Campaign totals through Sep 30, 2026.
No independent expenditures for or against this filing are itemized in the bulk file.
Largest direct PAC contributions
Where the money went $3.1M in itemized spending
- Advertising & outreach 51% $1.6M
- Consultants & strategy 26% $797K
- Staff & payroll 8% $233K
- Fundraising & processing fees 4% $110K
- Polling, research & data 3% $92K
- Travel, meals & events 1% $36K
- Office, technology & overhead 3% $100K
- Legal & compliance 2% $75K
- Contributions, transfers & refunds 0.1% $2,000
- Other or unclassified 2% $72K
Largest payees
- HIGH POINT CAMPAIGNS $1.5M
- LC MEDIA $261K
- GUSTO $260K
- STRATEGIC POLITICAL MARKETING; SHUTTER PROOF $130K
- GOOGLE $116K
Paid to individuals: $41K, such as staff, contractors and reimbursements. People who were paid are not named here.
Payments dated May 11, 2025 to Sep 29, 2026, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (994 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
- $2.4M
- Spent
- $2.2M
- Cash on hand
- $302K
- Debts
- $391K
- Individuals 67% $1.6M
- PACs & other committees 20% $478K
- Candidate's own money & loans 13% $323K
- Other receipts 0.4% $9,256
Campaign totals through Oct 14, 2026. Excludes $14K moved between the candidate's own committees.
Outside groups: $5.5M supporting · $60K opposing ($10 of it designated for the general election)
Biggest spenders supporting
- ELECT CHICAGO WOMEN AKA ECW $4.0M
- NEW DEMOCRAT MAJORITY $935K
- PROTECT PROGRESS $557K
Biggest spenders opposing
Largest direct PAC contributions
Where the money went $1.9M in itemized spending
These itemized payments cover $1.9M of the $2.2M 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 56% $1.0M
- Consultants & strategy 6% $104K
- Staff & payroll 21% $385K
- Fundraising & processing fees 5% $98K
- Polling, research & data 4% $81K
- Travel, meals & events 3% $61K
- Office, technology & overhead 2% $42K
- Legal & compliance 2% $43K
- Other or unclassified 0.1% $2,115
Largest payees
- AL MEDIA $554K
- MISSION CONTROL, INC. $434K
- GUSTO $346K
- NEW BLUE INTERACTIVE $53K
- NORMINGTON PETTS $52K
Paid to individuals: $34K, such as staff, contractors and reimbursements. People who were paid are not named here.
Payments dated Sep 1, 2025 to Jun 30, 2026, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (445 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
- $1.8M
- Spent
- $1.5M
- Cash on hand
- $280K
- Debts
- $1.0M
- Individuals 43% $759K
- PACs & other committees 1% $23K
- Candidate's own money & loans 56% $1.0M
Campaign totals through Oct 14, 2026.
No independent expenditures for or against this filing are itemized in the bulk file.
Largest direct PAC contributions
Where the money went $744K in itemized spending
These itemized payments cover $744K of the $1.5M 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 43% $322K
- Consultants & strategy 26% $190K
- Fundraising & processing fees 12% $88K
- Polling, research & data 6% $41K
- Travel, meals & events 0.5% $3,939
- Office, technology & overhead 3% $21K
- Legal & compliance 2% $14K
- Contributions, transfers & refunds 1% $8,385
- Other or unclassified 8% $56K
Largest payees
- MATCHSTICK MEDIA $173K
- STORYTELLERS GROUP LLC $137K
- STRATEGY MANAGEMENT LLC $86K
- PRIMAL FUNDRAISING LLC $59K
- 1892, LLC $40K
Paid to individuals: $123K, such as staff, contractors and reimbursements. People who were paid are not named here.
Payments dated Sep 30, 2025 to Jun 30, 2026, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (106 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
- $1.7M
- Spent
- $1.7M
- Cash on hand
- $15K
- Debts
- $245K
- Individuals 81% $1.4M
- PACs & other committees 3% $50K
- Candidate's own money & loans 16% $272K
- Other receipts <0.1% $184
Campaign totals through Oct 14, 2026.
Outside groups: $109K supporting · $664K opposing
Biggest spenders supporting
Biggest spenders opposing
Largest direct PAC contributions
Where the money went $1.5M in itemized spending
These itemized payments cover $1.5M of the $1.7M the campaign reported spending through Oct 14, 2026. The FEC has not yet itemized the rest in its bulk file, which runs to Oct 5, 2026.
- Advertising & outreach 64% $939K
- Consultants & strategy 8% $119K
- Staff & payroll 14% $209K
- Fundraising & processing fees 6% $87K
- Polling, research & data 4% $54K
- Travel, meals & events 0.3% $4,735
- Office, technology & overhead 0.9% $14K
- Legal & compliance 3% $40K
- Contributions, transfers & refunds 0.2% $2,500
Largest payees
- GPS IMPACT $840K
- HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC $206K
- ARC STRATEGIES $45K
- ACTBLUE TECHNICAL SERVICES $39K
- GDA WINS $39K
Paid to individuals: $51K, such as staff, contractors and reimbursements. People who were paid are not named here.
Payments dated Jun 11, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (258 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
- $728K
- Spent
- $706K
- Cash on hand
- $22K
- Debts
- $341K
- Individuals 31% $226K
- PACs & other committees 0.8% $5,800
- Candidate's own money & loans 68% $492K
- Other receipts 0.6% $4,614
Campaign totals through Sep 30, 2026.
Outside groups: $96K supporting · $0 opposing
Biggest spenders supporting
Largest direct PAC contributions
Where the money went $535K in itemized spending
These itemized payments cover $535K of the $706K the campaign reported spending through Sep 30, 2026. The FEC has not yet itemized the rest in its bulk file, which runs to Jun 25, 2026.
- Advertising & outreach 28% $148K
- Consultants & strategy 6% $34K
- Staff & payroll 22% $115K
- Fundraising & processing fees 19% $101K
- Polling, research & data 8% $45K
- Travel, meals & events 2% $13K
- Office, technology & overhead 6% $30K
- Legal & compliance 9% $48K
- Contributions, transfers & refunds 0.2% $1,000
Largest payees
- GUSTO $115K
- DELIVER STRATEGIES LLC $104K
- NC CONSULTING, LLC $59K
- CAPITOL COMPLIANCE ASSOCIATES $44K
- GBAO STRATEGIES $41K
Paid to individuals: $8,786, such as staff, contractors and reimbursements. People who were paid are not named here.
Payments dated Jun 15, 2025 to Jun 25, 2026, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (291 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
- $661K
- Spent
- $657K
- Cash on hand
- $3,857
- Individuals 90% $597K
- PACs & other committees 9% $58K
- Candidate's own money & loans 1.0% $6,594
- Other receipts <0.1% $121
Campaign totals through Sep 30, 2026.
No independent expenditures for or against this filing are itemized in the bulk file.
Largest direct PAC contributions
- EQUALITY PROJECT PAC $7,500
- EQUALITY PAC $5,000
- LA BAMBA PAC $5,000
Where the money went $620K in itemized spending
- Advertising & outreach 27% $167K
- Consultants & strategy 7% $44K
- Staff & payroll 14% $84K
- Fundraising & processing fees 24% $145K
- Polling, research & data 20% $125K
- Travel, meals & events 3% $18K
- Office, technology & overhead 0.6% $3,447
- Legal & compliance 5% $32K
Largest payees
- MALBERT MEDIA $195K
- VAN NESS CREATIVE STRATEGIES $33K
- ROLLA GROUP LLC $30K
- CFO COMPLIANCE, LLC $29K
- NGP VAN, INC. $27K
Paid to individuals: $91K, such as staff, contractors and reimbursements. People who were paid are not named here.
Payments dated May 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (316 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
- $559K
- Spent
- $559K
- Cash on hand
- $0
- Individuals 53% $297K
- PACs & other committees 4% $23K
- Candidate's own money & loans 42% $236K
- Other receipts 0.4% $2,215
Campaign totals through May 18, 2026.
No independent expenditures for or against this filing are itemized in the bulk file.
Largest direct PAC contributions
Where the money went $415K in itemized spending
These itemized payments cover $415K of the $559K the campaign reported spending through May 18, 2026. The FEC has not yet itemized the rest in its bulk file, which runs to May 13, 2026.
- Advertising & outreach 29% $119K
- Consultants & strategy 9% $38K
- Staff & payroll 10% $42K
- Fundraising & processing fees 32% $131K
- Polling, research & data 1% $5,020
- Office, technology & overhead 8% $32K
- Legal & compliance 8% $33K
- Other or unclassified 4% $16K
Largest payees
- GOODMAN CAMPAIGNS LLC $144K
- GUSTO $42K
- ACUITY POLITICS, LLC $33K
- SWITCHBOARD $33K
- NGP VAN $29K
Paid to individuals: $56K, such as staff, contractors and reimbursements. People who were paid are not named here.
Payments dated May 20, 2025 to May 13, 2026, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (217 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
- $392K
- Spent
- $392K
- Cash on hand
- $271
- Debts
- $33K
- Individuals 36% $143K
- PACs & other committees 3% $10K
- Candidate's own money & loans 61% $238K
- Other receipts 0.2% $933
Campaign totals through Sep 30, 2026.
No independent expenditures for or against this filing are itemized in the bulk file.
Largest direct PAC contributions
- ASPIRE PAC $5,000
- HINDU AMERICAN POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE $5,000
Where the money went $373K in itemized spending
- Advertising & outreach 28% $103K
- Consultants & strategy 16% $60K
- Staff & payroll 31% $115K
- Fundraising & processing fees 4% $14K
- Polling, research & data 1% $5,000
- Travel, meals & events 1% $5,263
- Office, technology & overhead 9% $34K
- Legal & compliance 9% $33K
- Contributions, transfers & refunds 0.6% $2,220
Largest payees
- GUSTO $117K
- DOVER STRATEGY GROUP $34K
- THE MONEY WHEEL $26K
- THEMATIC CAMPAIGNS $22K
- SWITCHBOARD PUBLIC BENEFIT CORP $15K
Paid to individuals: $93K, such as staff, contractors and reimbursements. People who were paid are not named here.
Payments dated May 13, 2025 to Jun 2, 2026, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (271 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
- $140K
- Spent
- $242K
- Cash on hand
- $0
- Debts
- $153K
- Individuals 29% $40K
- Candidate's own money & loans 71% $100K
Campaign totals through Mar 31, 2026.
No independent expenditures for or against this filing are itemized in the bulk file.
Where the money went $137K in itemized spending
These itemized payments cover $137K of the $242K the campaign reported spending through Mar 31, 2026. The FEC has not yet itemized the rest in its bulk file, which runs to Mar 24, 2026.
- Advertising & outreach 27% $37K
- Consultants & strategy 4% $5,250
- Staff & payroll 52% $72K
- Fundraising & processing fees 3% $4,416
- Travel, meals & events 0.7% $997
- Office, technology & overhead 6% $7,978
- Contributions, transfers & refunds 2% $3,072
- Other or unclassified 5% $6,380
Largest payees
- IRS $8,490
- MINUTEMAN PRESS $5,851
- POLITICAL COMMUNICATIONS LLC $3,706
- AWESOMECAMPAIGNS INC. $3,503
- ARISTOTLE INT'L INC $2,818
Paid to individuals: $91K, such as staff, contractors and reimbursements. People who were paid are not named here.
Payments dated Jan 7, 2025 to Mar 24, 2026, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (161 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
- $123K
- Spent
- $123K
- Cash on hand
- $0
- Individuals 35% $43K
- Candidate's own money & loans 65% $80K
Campaign totals through Mar 31, 2026.
No independent expenditures for or against this filing are itemized in the bulk file.
Where the money went $33K in itemized spending
These itemized payments cover $33K of the $123K the campaign reported spending through Mar 31, 2026. The FEC has not yet itemized the rest in its bulk file, which runs to Mar 31, 2026.
- Advertising & outreach 32% $10K
- Consultants & strategy 6% $1,833
- Fundraising & processing fees 15% $4,949
- Polling, research & data 27% $8,970
- Travel, meals & events 3% $1,087
- Office, technology & overhead 4% $1,318
- Legal & compliance 14% $4,500
Largest payees
- NORTH SHORE STRATEGIES $9,265
- CARTER CONSULTING $6,333
- COVALENT STUDIOS $5,050
- HUSTLE, INC. $3,105
- WINDON STRATEGIES $2,500
Paid to individuals: $1,272, such as staff, contractors and reimbursements. People who were paid are not named here.
Payments dated Aug 11, 2025 to Mar 31, 2026, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (28 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
- $13K
- Spent
- $13K
- Cash on hand
- $0
- Individuals 30% $3,827
- Candidate's own money & loans 70% $8,899
Campaign totals through Oct 31, 2025.
No independent expenditures for or against this filing are itemized in the bulk file.
Largest direct PAC contributions
Where the money went $12K in itemized spending
- Advertising & outreach 6% $752
- Fundraising & processing fees 50% $6,000
- Polling, research & data 14% $1,680
- Legal & compliance 30% $3,539
Largest payees
- SOLE STRATEGIES $6,000
- SUNRISE POLITICAL SOLUTIONS, INC $1,862
- NGP VAN INC $1,680
- INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS: POLITICAL $1,225
- THE BLUE DEAL LLC $752
Paid to individuals: $452, such as staff, contractors and reimbursements. People who were paid are not named here.
Payments dated May 27, 2025 to Oct 29, 2025, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (17 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: Joseph Wentzel, Kevin Allen Ake.
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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.
