Federal · Illinois · Democratic
Sanjyot Dunung
Democrat Candidate for U.S. House, IL-08 (2026).
On the record
- Party
- Democratic1
- On the ballot
- U.S. House, Illinois 8th 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 8th District (2026)
As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through September 30, 2026.1
Raised$392K
Spent$392K
Cash on hand$271
Debts$33K
- From individuals $143K
- From PACs and other committees $10K
- From the candidate $238K
- Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $933
Gifts from people, by size2
Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.
- Under $200 13%
- $200–$499 6%
- $500–$999 9%
- $1,000–$1,999 21%
- $2,000 and up 51%
Top PACs and committees giving directly3
| Aspire PAC | $5,000 |
| Hindu American Political Action Committee | $5,000 |
Individual donors
- $147K from 182 itemized gifts4
- 24% came from people in Illinois4
- 8% came from retired people4
- Top states: New York $73K, Illinois $35K, Florida $18K, Texas $3,500, Massachusetts $3,2504
Where donors work4
Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.
| Elizabeth Elting | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Bhavna | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Creospan | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| PDT Partners | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Star Pipe Products | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Yu Shan | 1 gifts | $3,000 |
| Usaf | 8 gifts | $2,700 |
| Bharat Jain | 1 gifts | $2,500 |
| Conde Naste | 1 gifts | $2,500 |
| Delta Air Lines | 5 gifts | $2,400 |
| Vijaya Sinha | 1 gifts | $2,000 |
| Ashland | 12 gifts | $1,750 |
| Compass | 1 gifts | $1,500 |
| Leaders Project | 1 gifts | $1,500 |
| Alloy Precision Technologies | 1 gifts | $1,000 |
Sources
Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.
- 1FEC candidate record H6IL08246https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6IL08246/Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 2FEC: contributions to Sanjyot Dunung by size, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6IL08246/?cycle=2026&election_full=false#raisingComputed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
- 3FEC: committee contributions to Sanjyot Dunung, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?two_year_transaction_period=2026&committee_id=C00905091&contributor_type=committeeBulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 4FEC: itemized individual contributions to Sanjyot Dunung for Congress, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00905091&two_year_transaction_period=2026Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026