Illinois Future PAC spent $12M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). Among dollars with a matched election-stage result, 100% were on the winning side ($8.9M won, $0 lost). $3.3M had no matched result and is excluded.
Outside spending
$12M
Winning share of scored dollars
100%
$8.9M scored (73% of spending); $3.3M unknown
On the losing side
$0
Supporting vs attacking
73% / 27%
$8.9M for, $3.3M against
Google says Illinois Future PAC also spent $275K on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (2% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
- JB PritzkerIndividual$10M (79%)
- Jennifer PritzkerIndividual$1.1M (8%)
- Laura RickettsIndividual$250K (2%)
- Level Up PACAnother PAC$150K (1%)
- Seiu Illinois Council PACAnother PAC$150K (1%)
- Perimeter PACAnother PAC$150K (1%)
- Neil BluhmIndividual$100K (1%)
- Gigi PritzkerIndividual$100K (1%)
- Venture Equities ManagementCompany / nonprofit$100K (1%)
- Amy BluhmIndividual$100K (1%)
The people behind it
The people giving to Illinois Future PAC
- Jay Robert PritzkerGovernor of Illinois · State of Illinois · IL$10M3 gifts
- Jennifer PritzkerPhilanthropist · IL$1.1M2 gifts
- Laura RickettsBusiness Owner · Chicago Cubs · IL$250K
- Neil BluhmPartner · Midwest Gaming & Entertainment · IL$100K
- Gigi PritzkerFounder · Madison Wells · SD$100K
- Amy BluhmDesigner · IL$100K
- Cari SacksPhilanthropist · IL$100K
- Leslie BluhmBusiness Owner · Chicago Cares · IL$75K
- Meredith Bluhm-WolfPartner · Lamb Partners · IL$75K
- Erin SolaroAuthor · IL$50K
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- William Harris Sr.Retired · MA$50K
- Heather SteansPhilanthropist · Steans Family Foundation · IL$50K
- Brian RiceFounder and Co-Owner · Rice Dairy LLC · IL$25K
- Rice MindiRetired · IL$25K
- Elzie HigginbottomPresident · East Lake Management · IL$20K
- Mike GamsonInvestor · Permanent Capital · IL$10K
- Michelle ValiukenasAttorney · The Colette Louise Tisdahl Fou · IL$10K
- John AtkinsonInsurance Executive · Willis · IL$10K
- Jack ButlerCEO · Birch Lake · IL$10K
- Barbara LeeRetired · MA$5K
- Donald WeissBusiness Executive · Weiss Entities, LLC · IL$5K
- Russell ScottAttorney · Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale · FL$5K
- Russel ScottAttorney · Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale Pc · FL$5K
- Donna LasinskiVice President · Michigan Future · MI$5K
- Kimi EllenCertified Public Accountant · Benford Brown & Associates · IL$5K
Names, employers and occupations are as the committee reported them to the FEC. People with the same name in the same state are counted as one person. Federal law bars using these names to ask for money or for any commercial purpose.
Where the money went
| Candidate | Race | Spending | Amount | Won? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juliana Stratton | Illinois Senate (primary) | Supporting | $8.9M | ✓ Yes |
| S Kriishnamoorthi | Illinois Senate (primary) | Attacking | $3.3M | Unknown |
Questions people ask
- How much did Illinois Future PAC spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Illinois Future PAC spent $12M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). Among dollars with a matched election-stage result, 100% were on the winning side ($8.9M won, $0 lost). $3.3M had no matched result and is excluded.
- Who funds Illinois Future PAC?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were JB Pritzker ($10M), Jennifer Pritzker ($1.1M), Laura Ricketts ($250K), Level Up PAC ($150K), Seiu Illinois Council PAC ($150K), out of $13M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Illinois Future PAC spend the most on in 2026?
- for Juliana Stratton (Illinois Senate, $8.9M, won); against S Kriishnamoorthi (Illinois Senate, $3.3M, unknown).