Federal · Illinois · Democratic

Paul Nolley

Democrat Candidate for U.S. House, IL-16 (2026).

On the record

Party
Democratic1
On the ballot
U.S. House, Illinois 16th 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 16th District (2026)

As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through June 30, 2026.1

Raised$416K
Spent$186K
Cash on hand$230K
  • From individuals $351K
  • From PACs and other committees $61K
  • From party committees $2,000
  • From the candidate $1,585

Gifts from people, by size2

Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.

  • Under $200 39%
  • $200–$499 11%
  • $500–$999 13%
  • $1,000–$1,999 16%
  • $2,000 and up 21%

Top PACs and committees giving directly3

UAW - V - Cap (UAW Voluntary Community Action Program) 'int'l Union United Automobile Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers of America UAWConnected to Int'l Union United Automobile Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers of America UAW$10,000
International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers Political Action LeagueConnected to International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers$10,000
Ua Union Plumbers & Pipefitters Vote! PAC (United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada)Connected to Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 22 PAC Inc$10,000
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Political Action CommitteeConnected to International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers$10,000
Int'l Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers (Ipal)Connected to Int'l Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers$10,000
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Campaign Assistance FundConnected to International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmith, Forgers & Helpe$6,000
Int'l Union of Bricklayers and Allied CraftworkersConnected to Int'l Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers$2,500
National Elevator Constructors Pac/ Intn'l Union of Elevator Constructors (Nec PAC)Connected to Int'l Union of Elevator Constructors$2,500
Fostering Progress PAC$1,000
Storm PAC$1,000
Oversight Action Fund$1,000
Citizens for the 16th$961

Individual donors

  • $240K from 710 itemized gifts4
  • 96% came from people in Illinois4
  • 17% came from retired people4
  • Top states: Illinois $232K, Wisconsin $2,051, Indiana $2,000, Minnesota $1,070, Maryland $1,0004

Where donors work4

Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.

Easterseals5 gifts$7,000
Caterpillar22 gifts$5,310
Jose Andres Group1 gifts$3,500
Osf Med Center1 gifts$3,500
Osf Med Centrr2 gifts$3,500
Carle Health3 gifts$3,000
Osf Medical Group5 gifts$2,400
Pneumatic C&c3 gifts$2,100
Chicago Venture Partners LP1 gifts$2,000
Rna of Rockford2 gifts$2,000
Carle4 gifts$1,862
Swedishamerican Hospital12 gifts$1,687
HSBC15 gifts$1,650
Cummins2 gifts$1,500
Solhealth2 gifts$1,038

Sources

Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.

  1. 1
    FEC candidate record H6IL16108https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6IL16108/
    Retrieved October 16, 2026
  2. 2
    Computed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
  3. 3
    Bulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
  4. 4
    Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026