Show Us The Money
Democrat Peter Filler brought in $4,143.96 for his 2026 campaign for Texas's 9th U.S. House District, according to his latest campaign finance report filed with the Federal Election Commission. Every dollar came from individual contributors. He spent $4,200.53 during the reporting period, leaving him with zero dollars in cash on hand as of March 5. Filler reported no loans, no party contributions, and no debt.
Filler's $4,143.96 in total receipts came entirely from individual donations. He received no contributions from political action committees or other political committees. His campaign spending of $4,200.53 exceeded his fundraising, putting him in the red before the primary season gained momentum.
Candidate Rankings
Texas congressional candidates in the 2026 cycle have raised a combined $903.7 million. Filler's $4,144 represents less than one-hundredth of one percent of that total. The state's top fundraisers are far ahead: James Talarico raised $40,284,109 with $9,858,865 in cash on hand, while Jasmine Crockett raised $11,092,295 with $633,086 remaining. John Cornyn, the leading Republican fundraiser in the state, brought in $7,917,429 with $4,078,081 in cash on hand.
Contributors
Filler received no contributions from political action committees or other political committees during the 2026 cycle. His entire fundraising base came from individual donors, meaning he has no organizational fundraising infrastructure supporting his campaign.
Incumbents vs. Challengers
Incumbents in Texas congressional races are generally far outpacing challengers and open-seat candidates in fundraising in the 2026 cycle. Filler, running as a challenger with no cash on hand, faces a significant financial gap compared to better-funded campaigns across the state.
Source: Federal Election Commission (FEC), data current as of March 5, 2026.
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