Jesse L. Jackson Jr. (D)
Jesse L. Jackson Jr. (D), a 2026 candidate in Illinois’s 2nd District, has $1.8M raised or spent on their behalf this cycle: $367K raised by the campaign and $1.4M from outside groups supporting Jesse L. Jackson Jr..
- Campaign raised$367K
- Campaign spent$365K
- Cash on hand$2K
- Outside money for$1.4M
- Outside money against$0
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.
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| Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Campaign fundraising through Oct. 14, 2026 | $366,891 |
| Individuals, over $200 | $264,381 |
| Individuals, $200 or less | $43,646 |
| PACs and other committees | $28,850 |
| Other receipts | $25,964 |
| Party committees | $2,500 |
| The candidate’s own money | $1,050 |
| Joint fundraising transfers | $500 |
| Outside groups supporting through Oct. 30, 2026 | $1,430,037 |
| Think Big | $1,430,037 |
| Total | $1,796,928 |
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 Jesse L. Jackson Jr. · 1 line, every election this cycle
| Group | For or against | General | Primary and other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Think Big Super PAC | FOR | $0 | $1,430,037 | $1,430,037 |
Latest filings about Jesse L. Jackson Jr. · newest 2
| Date | Spender | For or against | Election | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 10, 2026 | Think BigSms / mms messaging | FOR | Primary | $34,874 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| March 11, 2026 | Think BigDigital media placement | FOR | Primary | $277,828 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |