Federal · Illinois · Democratic
Steve Botsford
Democrat Candidate for U.S. Senate, Illinois (2026).
On the record
- Party
- Democratic1
- On the ballot
- U.S. Senate, Illinois (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. Senate, Illinois (2026)
As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through June 30, 2026.1
Raised$373K
Spent$373K
Cash on hand$100
- From individuals $9,717
- From the candidate $363K
- Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $7
Gifts from people, by size2
Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.
- Under $200 17%
- $200–$499 3%
- $500–$999 6%
- $1,000–$1,999 34%
- $2,000 and up 40%
Individual donors
- $7,450 from 8 itemized gifts3
- 83% came from people in Illinois3
- 47% came from retired people3
- Top states: Illinois $6,200, California $1,000, Texas $2503
Where donors work3
Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.
| Ashland Forest Capital Partner | 1 gifts | $1,000 |
| Idealease | 1 gifts | $1,000 |
| Troller Mayer Associates | 1 gifts | $1,000 |
| Gould Grieco & Hensley | 1 gifts | $500 |
| Coltala | 1 gifts | $250 |
Sources
Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.
- 1FEC candidate record S6IL00656https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/S6IL00656/Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 2FEC: contributions to Steve Botsford by size, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/S6IL00656/?cycle=2026&election_full=false#raisingComputed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
- 3FEC: itemized individual contributions to Botsford for Illinois, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00920348&two_year_transaction_period=2026Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026