Federal · Illinois · Democratic
Sam Polan
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 July 3, 2026.1
Raised$377K
Spent$377K
Cash on hand$0
- From individuals $95K
- From PACs and other committees $5,000
- From the candidate $277K
- Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $138
Gifts from people, by size2
Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.
- Under $200 10%
- $200–$499 11%
- $500–$999 13%
- $1,000–$1,999 9%
- $2,000 and up 56%
Top PACs and committees giving directly3
| Back the Bold | $5,000 |
Individual donors
- $99K from 103 itemized gifts4
- 55% came from people in Illinois4
- Top states: Illinois $54K, Virginia $16K, California $5,000, Arizona $4,750, Oregon $3,9214
Where donors work4
Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.
| US Dept of Defense | 1 gifts | $7,000 |
| Sam Polan for Congress | 5 gifts | $4,334 |
| Beus O'connor Mcgroder | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Varian Medical Systems | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Grand + Benedicts | 1 gifts | $3,421 |
| Beacon Mobility | 2 gifts | $3,000 |
| Lori's Shoes | 1 gifts | $2,500 |
| Winston & Strawn | 1 gifts | $2,500 |
| US Army | 4 gifts | $2,150 |
| Berkadia | 2 gifts | $2,000 |
| Bta Oil Producers | 1 gifts | $2,000 |
| Litigators Incorporated | 1 gifts | $2,000 |
| Skydance Sports | 3 gifts | $1,535 |
| Pyramid Peak Property Management | 7 gifts | $1,300 |
| Compass Transportation | 1 gifts | $1,000 |
Sources
Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.
- 1FEC candidate record H6IL09343https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6IL09343/Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 2FEC: contributions to Sam Polan by size, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6IL09343/?cycle=2026&election_full=false#raisingComputed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
- 3FEC: committee contributions to Sam Polan, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?two_year_transaction_period=2026&committee_id=C00916767&contributor_type=committeeBulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 4FEC: itemized individual contributions to Sam Polan for Congress, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00916767&two_year_transaction_period=2026Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026