Federal · Illinois · Democratic
Reed Showalter
Democrat Candidate for U.S. House, IL-07 (2026).
On the record
- Party
- Democratic1
- On the ballot
- U.S. House, Illinois 7th 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 7th District (2026)
As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through September 30, 2026.1
Raised$368K
Spent$368K
Cash on hand$288
Debts$79K
- From individuals $313K
- From PACs and other committees $5,750
- From the candidate $46K
- Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $3,421
Gifts from people, by size2
Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.
- Under $200 37%
- $200–$499 11%
- $500–$999 13%
- $1,000–$1,999 12%
- $2,000 and up 27%
Top PACs and committees giving directly3
| People Over Monopolies | $3,500 |
| National Grocers Association Grocers Political Action CommitteeConnected to National Grocers Association | $1,000 |
| The Center for Freethought Equality PACConnected to The Center for Freethought Equality | $250 |
Individual donors
- $200K from 376 itemized gifts4
- 39% came from people in Illinois4
- Top states: Illinois $79K, District of Columbia $39K, New York $20K, Maryland $16K, California $15K4
Where donors work4
Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.
| Reed Showalter for Congress | 5 gifts | $5,475 |
| L&w | 2 gifts | $5,000 |
| 50 State | 10 gifts | $3,510 |
| Cadwalader | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Columbia University | 2 gifts | $3,500 |
| Covington & Burling | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Hueston Hennigan | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Jennifer Haberman | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Justice Catalyst Law | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Marina Sinnott | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Sirius | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Yuppie Puppy | 4 gifts | $3,480 |
| Uplight | 5 gifts | $3,425 |
| Cuneo Gilbert & Laduca | 7 gifts | $2,750 |
| Kressin Powers | 5 gifts | $2,615 |
Sources
Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.
- 1FEC candidate record H6IL07503https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6IL07503/Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 2FEC: contributions to Reed Showalter by size, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6IL07503/?cycle=2026&election_full=false#raisingComputed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
- 3FEC: committee contributions to Reed Showalter, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?two_year_transaction_period=2026&committee_id=C00919837&contributor_type=committeeBulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 4FEC: itemized individual contributions to Reed Showalter for Congress, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00919837&two_year_transaction_period=2026Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026