Melissa Bean (D)
- Raised
- $2.1M
- Spent
- $1.9M
- Cash on hand
- $145K
Campaign reports through June 30, 2026.
Outside spending, general election
Primary and other: $5.5M for, $60K against.
Illinois’s 8th District
Outside groups have reported $6,414,081 in independent spending in this race: $10 for the general election and $6,414,071 in the primaries. The biggest spender so far is Elect Chicago Women Aka Ecw, at $4.0M.
- General election$10
- Primaries$6.4M
- Late reports$0
- Last 14 days$0
On the November ballot · campaign money and outside spending around each
- Outside spending for
- Outside spending against
Jennifer Davis (R)
- Raised
- $1.5M
- Spent
- $746K
- Cash on hand
- $730K
Campaign reports through June 30, 2026.
Outside spending, general election
None reported yet.
November ballot as listed by this source on Oct. 1, 2026. Party letters: D Democrat, R Republican, I independent, L Libertarian, G Green.
Not on the November ballot · lost a primary, withdrew or didn’t run, with the money spent around them
Junaid Ahmed (D)
- Raised
- $1.7M
- Spent
- $1.5M
- Cash on hand
- $141K
Campaign reports through June 30, 2026.
Outside spending, all elections
Dan Tully (D)
- Raised
- $728K
- Spent
- $704K
- Cash on hand
- $24K
Campaign reports through June 30, 2026.
Outside spending, all elections
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D)
- Raised
- $3.9M
- Spent
- $21.0M
- Cash on hand
- $48K
Campaign reports through June 30, 2026.
Outside spending, all elections
Others who filed with the FEC: Neil Khot (D), raised $3,133,431; Kevin B. Morrison (D), raised $660,987; Yasmeen Bankole (D), raised $558,711; Sanjyot Dunung (D), raised $391,918; Mark Rice (R), raised $139,895; Ryan Vetticad (D), raised $122,561; Christ Kallas (D), raised $12,725.
Every outside spender · 17 groups, general-election money first
| Spender | Spent on | General | Primary | Total | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Club Independent ActionSuper PACEnergy & climate | FOR Melissa Bean (D) | $10 | – | $10 | Aug. 10, 2026 |
| Elect Chicago Women Aka EcwSuper PAC | FOR Melissa Bean (D) | – | $4.0M | $4.0M | March 12, 2026 |
| New Democrat MajoritySuper PAC | FOR Melissa Bean (D) | – | $935K | $935K | March 6, 2026 |
| Chicago Progressive PartnershipSuper PAC | AGAINST Junaid Ahmed (D) | – | $664K | $664K | March 12, 2026 |
| Protect ProgressSuper PACCrypto | FOR Melissa Bean (D) | – | $557K | $557K | March 12, 2026 |
| Justice Democrats PACHybrid PAC | FOR Junaid Ahmed (D)AGAINST Melissa Bean (D) | – | $114K | $114K | March 10, 2026 |
| Servant-Leader FundSuper PAC | FOR Dan Tully (D) | – | $96K | $96K | Jan. 23, 2026 |
| Medicare for AllLeadership PAC | FOR Junaid Ahmed (D) | – | $25K | $25K | March 11, 2026 |
| Congressional Progressive Caucus PACPAC | FOR Junaid Ahmed (D) | – | $25K | $25K | March 11, 2026 |
| Illinois Against MAGASuper PAC | AGAINST Raja Krishnamoorthi (D) | – | $4K | $4K | March 16, 2026 |
| Muslim Civic Coalition-ActivateOutside spender (not a PAC) | FOR Junaid Ahmed (D) | – | $3K | $3K | March 30, 2026 |
| The People'S LobbyOutside spender (not a PAC) | AGAINST Melissa Bean (D) | – | $2K | $2K | March 16, 2026 |
| Unity & Justice FundSuper PAC | FOR Junaid Ahmed (D) | – | $2K | $2K | April 16, 2026 |
| Progressive Change Campaign CommitteePAC | AGAINST Melissa Bean (D) | – | $650 | $650 | March 31, 2026 |
| Neo Philanthropy Action FundOutside spender (not a PAC) | FOR Junaid Ahmed (D) | – | $645 | $645 | March 17, 2026 |
| DMFI PACHybrid PACIsrael | FOR Melissa Bean (D) | – | $382 | $382 | Feb. 25, 2026 |
| The People United PACSuper PAC | FOR Junaid Ahmed (D) | – | $300 | $300 | Feb. 25, 2026 |
Latest filings · newest 30
| Date | Spender | For or against | Election | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 10, 2026 | Sierra Club Independent ActionWebsite endorsement | FOR Melissa Bean (D) | General | $10 (FEC filing) |
| April 16, 2026 | Unity & Justice FundPhonebank | FOR Junaid Ahmed (D) | Primary | $735 (FEC filing) |
| April 16, 2026 | Unity & Justice FundTexting | FOR Junaid Ahmed (D) | Primary | $287 (FEC filing) |
| April 16, 2026 | Unity & Justice FundTexting | FOR Junaid Ahmed (D) | Primary | $268 (FEC filing) |
| April 16, 2026 | Unity & Justice FundTexting | FOR Junaid Ahmed (D) | Primary | $212 (FEC filing) |
| April 16, 2026 | Unity & Justice FundPhonebank | FOR Junaid Ahmed (D) | Primary | $25 (FEC filing) |
| April 16, 2026 | Unity & Justice FundPhonebank | FOR Junaid Ahmed (D) | Primary | $24 (FEC filing) |
| April 16, 2026 | Unity & Justice FundPhonebank | FOR Junaid Ahmed (D) | Primary | $5 (FEC filing) |
| March 31, 2026 | Progressive Change Campaign CommitteeDigital advertising | AGAINST Melissa Bean (D) | Primary | $650 (FEC filing) |
| March 30, 2026 | Muslim Civic Coalition-ActivatePayroll for primary election organizer (march) | FOR Junaid Ahmed (D) | Primary | $513 (FEC filing) |
| March 30, 2026 | Muslim Civic Coalition-ActivatePayroll for primary election organizer (march) | FOR Junaid Ahmed (D) | Primary | $419 (FEC filing) |
| March 30, 2026 | Muslim Civic Coalition-ActivateStipend for campaign catalyst intern | FOR Junaid Ahmed (D) | Primary | $400 (FEC filing) |
| March 30, 2026 | Muslim Civic Coalition-ActivateStipend for campaign catalyst intern | FOR Junaid Ahmed (D) | Primary | $400 (FEC filing) |
| March 30, 2026 | Muslim Civic Coalition-ActivateStipend for campaign catalyst intern | FOR Junaid Ahmed (D) | Primary | $400 (FEC filing) |
| March 28, 2026 | Muslim Civic Coalition-ActivatePayroll for primary election organizer (march) | FOR Junaid Ahmed (D) | Primary | $269 (FEC filing) |
| March 17, 2026 | Neo Philanthropy Action FundText messaging | FOR Junaid Ahmed (D) | Primary | $449 (FEC filing) |
| March 17, 2026 | Neo Philanthropy Action FundStaff time - texting | FOR Junaid Ahmed (D) | Primary | $145 (FEC filing) |
| March 17, 2026 | Neo Philanthropy Action FundGraphic design | FOR Junaid Ahmed (D) | Primary | $51 (FEC filing) |
| March 16, 2026 | The People'S LobbyVoter contact | AGAINST Melissa Bean (D) | Primary | $1,029 (FEC filing) |
| March 16, 2026 | Muslim Civic Coalition-ActivateTexts for junaid | FOR Junaid Ahmed (D) | Primary | $303 (FEC filing) |
| March 16, 2026 | Illinois Against MAGADigital ad | AGAINST Raja Krishnamoorthi (D) | Primary | $300 (FEC filing) |
| March 16, 2026 | The People'S LobbyDesign support | AGAINST Melissa Bean (D) | Primary | $250 (FEC filing) |
| March 16, 2026 | The People'S LobbyWebsite support | AGAINST Melissa Bean (D) | Primary | $47 (FEC filing) |
| March 16, 2026 | Muslim Civic Coalition-ActivateTexts for junaid | FOR Junaid Ahmed (D) | Primary | $10 (FEC filing) |
| March 13, 2026 | Illinois Against MAGADigital ad | AGAINST Raja Krishnamoorthi (D) | Primary | $700 (FEC filing) |
| March 13, 2026 | Illinois Against MAGAPhysical ads - poster | AGAINST Raja Krishnamoorthi (D) | Primary | $400 (FEC filing) |
| March 13, 2026 | Illinois Against MAGADigital ad | AGAINST Raja Krishnamoorthi (D) | Primary | $250 (FEC filing) |
| March 12, 2026 | Chicago Progressive PartnershipMedia placement | AGAINST Junaid Ahmed (D) | Primary | $500,000 (FEC filing) |
| March 12, 2026 | Elect Chicago Women Aka EcwDirect mail advertising | FOR Melissa Bean (D) | Primary | $42,012 (FEC filing) |
| March 12, 2026 | Protect ProgressIe-bean-media production | FOR Melissa Bean (D) | Primary | $11,945 (FEC filing) |
About these numbers
- Outside spending is money groups spent on their own ads, mail and canvassing for or against a candidate. Groups can’t coordinate it with campaigns, and it isn’t counted in what campaigns raised or spent.
- Every group that reported independent spending to the FEC is listed, not only the groups on our issue pages. Groups tracked on an issue page carry a tag linking to it.
- Primary, special or general comes from the election the group listed on each expenditure. Seats with a special election this cycle show that money separately.
- Late reports are 24- and 48-hour filings made since a group’s last regular report. Earlier ones are already counted on that report, so we don’t count them twice.
- Some nonprofits don’t have to name their donors, so this shows who spent the money, not always who gave it.
FEC data as of Oct. 5, 2026. Campaign figures cover the full 2026 cycle. Current member: Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi. How this works.