Show Us The Money

Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., has raised $352,025 in the 2026 election cycle for his Illinois 1st Congressional District seat, according to his latest campaign finance report filed with the Federal Election Commission. His campaign pulled in $228,359 from individual donors and $118,000 from other political committees. Jackson ended the most recent reporting period with $89,382 in cash on hand. His campaign carries $27,000 in outstanding debt.

Political action committees and other organized groups made up a significant share of Jackson's fundraising this cycle. The $118,000 from other political committees represents about 33 cents of every dollar he raised. That share is even higher than his 2022 campaign, when he first won the seat and raised $793,219 total, including a $75,000 personal loan he later repaid. In 2024, PAC and committee money topped $347,300, making up more than half of his $654,095 in total receipts that cycle.

Candidate Rankings

Among all Illinois federal candidates in the 2026 cycle, Jackson's $352,025 in total receipts places him in the middle of the pack. Illinois candidates have raised a combined $357 million this cycle. Jackson's haul represents less than one-tenth of 1% of that statewide total. The top fundraisers in Illinois this cycle far outpace him, reflecting the presence of competitive Senate and high-profile House races drawing national money to the state.

Incumbents vs. Challengers

Incumbents in Illinois are generally outpacing challengers and open-seat candidates in fundraising this cycle, a common pattern in congressional races. Jackson himself benefits from incumbent status, though his cash-on-hand position remains modest compared to better-funded colleagues across the state.

PAC and Organizational Contributors

Jackson received $118,000 from other political committees during the 2026 cycle through March 31, 2026. This represents a significant portion of his overall candidate fundraising and reflects strong organizational support for his re-election effort.

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Source: Federal Election Commission (FEC), data current as of March 31, 2026.

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