Junaid Ahmed (D)
Junaid Ahmed (D), a 2026 candidate in Illinois’s 8th District, has $1.8M raised or spent on their behalf this cycle: $1.7M raised by the campaign and $112K from outside groups supporting Junaid Ahmed.
- Campaign raised$1.7M
- Campaign spent$1.7M
- Cash on hand$15K
- Outside money for$112K
- Outside money against$664K
Campaign reports through Oct. 14, 2026. Outside spending from FEC filings through Oct. 30, 2026.
Where the money comes from · 2026 cycle
Includes campaign reports through Oct. 14, 2026 and outside spending through Oct. 30, 2026. Outside groups also spent $664K against Junaid Ahmed, which isn’t counted here.
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| Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Campaign fundraising through Oct. 14, 2026 | $1,720,112 |
| Individuals, over $200 | $1,323,499 |
| The candidate’s own money | $272,000 |
| Individuals, $200 or less | $74,110 |
| PACs and other committees | $50,318 |
| Other receipts | $185 |
| Outside groups supporting through Oct. 30, 2026 | $112,394 |
| Justice Democrats PAC | $56,750 |
| Medicare for All | $25,000 |
| Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC | $25,000 |
| Muslim Civic Coalition-Activate | $3,144 |
| Unity & Justice Fund | $1,556 |
| 2 other groups | $945 |
| Total | $1,832,507 |
Campaign fundraising is what the candidate’s committees report receiving, before spending. Party coordinated spending is money a party spends in cooperation with the campaign, within limits set by law. Outside groups supporting the candidate report independent expenditures and can’t coordinate with the campaign. How this works
Outside groups spending for and against Junaid Ahmed · 8 lines, every election this cycle
| Group | For or against | General | Primary and other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Progressive Partnership Super PAC | AGAINST | $0 | $663,879 | $663,879 |
| Justice Democrats PAC Hybrid PAC | FOR | $0 | $56,750 | $56,750 |
| Medicare for All Leadership PAC | FOR | $0 | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC PAC | FOR | $0 | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Muslim Civic Coalition-Activate Outside spender (not a PAC) | FOR | $0 | $3,144 | $3,144 |
| Unity & Justice Fund Super PAC | FOR | $0 | $1,556 | $1,556 |
| Neo Philanthropy Action Fund Outside spender (not a PAC) | FOR | $0 | $645 | $645 |
| The People United PAC Super PAC | FOR | $0 | $300 | $300 |