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Paul Nolley

Democrat

Paul Nolley (Democrat) is one of 2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for U.S. House, Illinois District 161. A full profile is coming.

Who funds this campaign

Official reports filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

$415,748raised
$185,607spent
$230,141cash on hand

Where the money came from

  • People who gaveincluding $110,128 in gifts under $200$350,687
  • PACs and other political committees$61,476
  • Political party committees$2,000
  • The candidate's own money and loans$1,585

Largest contributions from PACs and parties

As named in the filings, net of any refunds. Joint fundraising transfers are counted in the totals above.

  1. SMART POLITICAL ACTION LEAGUEPAC$10,000
  2. IRON WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION LEAGUEPAC$10,000
  3. IBEW VOLUNTARY PACPAC$10,000
  4. UAW V CAPPAC$10,000
  5. UA UNION PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS VOTE! PACPAC$5,000

Gifts from individual people are listed by name in the full filings. See every report on FEC.gov. Numbers updated October 9, 2026; we add no labels or judgments to any donor.

Last reviewed 2026-10-10. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

Sources (1)

Every claim on this page links to one of these
  1. Illinois State Board of Elections, Candidate Filing Search, General Election 11/3/2026Official election source