Federal · Illinois · Democratic
Mike Simmons
Democrat Candidate for U.S. House, IL-09 (2026).
On the record
- Party
- Democratic1
- On the ballot
- U.S. House, Illinois 9th District (2026)1
Where they stand
We haven't read their stated positions yet. When we do, each one will quote their own words and link to where they said it.
Money: U.S. House, Illinois 9th District (2026)
As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through September 30, 2026.1
Raised$466K
Spent$459K
Cash on hand$7,151
- From individuals $440K
- From PACs and other committees $25K
- Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $825
Gifts from people, by size2
Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.
- Under $200 20%
- $200–$499 15%
- $500–$999 22%
- $1,000–$1,999 17%
- $2,000 and up 26%
Top PACs and committees giving directly3
| Congressional Black Caucus PAC | $5,000 |
| LGBTQ Victory Fund Federal PAC | $5,000 |
| Equality PAC | $5,000 |
| International Association of Firefighters Interested in Registration and Education PACConnected to International Association of Fire Fighters | $2,500 |
| Mark Takano for CongressConnected to Equality Congress | $2,000 |
| American Ethiopian Public Affairs Committee | $2,000 |
| Because Women Can PAC | $1,000 |
Individual donors
- $386K from 729 itemized gifts4
- 77% came from people in Illinois4
- 0% came from retired people4
- Top states: Illinois $297K, California $17K, Florida $11K, District of Columbia $9,766, New York $8,9254
Where donors work4
Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.
| Alston & Bird | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Center for Independent Futures | 6 gifts | $7,000 |
| Medpark Management | 3 gifts | $5,600 |
| Spotless Brands | 2 gifts | $4,500 |
| Alter Group | 8 gifts | $4,000 |
| Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Ecac | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Lime | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Moorings of Arlington Heights | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Not Applicable | 4 gifts | $3,500 |
| Permanent Capital | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Phoenix Bean | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Reyes Holdings | 4 gifts | $3,500 |
| RRF | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| School of Art Institute of Chi | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
Sources
Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.
- 1FEC candidate record H6IL09293https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6IL09293/Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 2FEC: contributions to Mike Simmons by size, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6IL09293/?cycle=2026&election_full=false#raisingComputed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
- 3FEC: committee contributions to Mike Simmons, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?two_year_transaction_period=2026&committee_id=C00910976&contributor_type=committeeBulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 4FEC: itemized individual contributions to Mike Simmons for Congress, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00910976&two_year_transaction_period=2026Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026