
U.S. House candidate · Illinois 16th District
Raised and spent are the FEC's official 2025–26 totals through Oct 14, 2026. Poliscope, which supplies the donor, PAC and sector breakdowns on this page, has not loaded the latest report yet and shows $3.67M raised through Jun 30, 2026, so those breakdowns cover an earlier period.
Darin McKay Lahood is a Republican Representative from IL (District 16). Lahood's campaign has raised $3.7 million from 553 donors. Funding includes 1.2% from small-dollar donors (under $200) and 42.9% from in-state contributors. Top funding sources by employer include APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, MARQUIS MANAGEMENT INC, TROPHY AUTOMOTIVE DEALER GROUP. Campaign committees include LAHOOD FOR CONGRESS.
Individual contributions grouped by the employer donors list on their filings.
| Contributor | Type | State | Total | From PACs | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WATAR, NASSER | individual | CA | $10,003 | — | 4 |
| LEHMAN, ROBERT D | individual | VA | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| WILSON JR., DONALD R. | individual | IL | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| MARQUIS, DUSTIN L. | individual | IL | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| LIPSCHULTZ, JENNIFER | individual | NY | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| FERN, JUSTIN | individual | IL | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| BOWEN, KENNETH E | individual | GA | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| BUCHEGER, RAYMOND | individual | DC | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| REESE, JANE E | individual | IL | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| FAISON, JAY W | individual | NC | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| RABINE, GARY | individual | IL | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| BOWEN, JODY A | individual | IL | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| LIPSCHULTZ, MARC | individual | NY | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| CHAE, MICHAEL | individual | NY | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| MARQUIS, DARRELL L | individual | IL | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| PAC | State | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES (ACEC/PAC) | DC | $13,750 | 11 |
| NATIONAL APARTMENT ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | VA | $10,000 | 2 |
| FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE HOLDINGS, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | DC | $10,000 | 4 |
| SOUTHERN COMPANY GAS EMPLOYEES PAC | GA | $10,000 | 3 |
| AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE PRACTITIONERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | TX | $10,000 | 2 |
| CHEVRON EMPLOYEES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE - CHEVRON CORPORATION | CA | $10,000 | 2 |
| HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | DC | $10,000 | 3 |
| MARQUIS MASTER SC, INC. PAC (MARQUIS PAC) | IL | $10,000 | 3 |
| UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION EMPLOYEE PAC - USAA EMPLOYEE PAC | TX | $10,000 | 2 |
| SECURITIES INDUSTRY AND FINANCIAL MARKETS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | DC | $10,000 | 4 |
| VISA, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | DC | $10,000 | 4 |
| CME GROUP INC. PAC | IL | $10,000 | 2 |
| INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS OF AMERICA, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (INSURPAC) | DC | $10,000 | 3 |
| CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | NY | $10,000 | 2 |
| AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION PAC (BANKPAC) | DC | $10,000 | 4 |
LAHOOD FOR CONGRESS: $2.25M across 1,094 operating expenditures, Jan 2, 2025 to Mar 31, 2026. FEC Schedule B.
| Payee | State | Purposes | Total | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 814 CONSULTING LLC | VA | fundraising consulting | $522,563 | 12 |
| PNC BANK | PA | see memo entries · bank fee · see memo | $344,534 | 19 |
| FORD, JAKE | IL | strategy consulting | $172,500 | 16 |
| CLAYMORE STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS | IL | strategy consulting | $166,000 | 1 |
| UNITED AIRLINES | IL | airfare · travel expense | $87,735 | 17 |
| IMGE | VA | digital marketing · digital consulting | $74,106 | 37 |
| THE NEWBERG GROUP | IL | fundraising consulting | $72,037 | 20 |
| REVIRESCO | IL | fundraising consulting | $70,050 | 13 |
| THE VOYAGEUR COMPANY, LLC | MN | direct mail/postage | $67,634 | 3 |
| PRAIRIE LAKES CROSSING LLC | IL | campaign office rent | $36,000 | 15 |
| PROFESSIONAL DATA SERVICES, INC. | GA | compliance consulting | $34,607 | 15 |
| DESIGN & PRINT SOLUTIONS | IL | printing | $34,237 | 21 |
Independent expenditures by super PACs and other groups, for and against.
| Spender | Stance | Spent | Network | Dark money in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITIZENS FOR THE 16TH C00898767 | Oppose | $1K 3 filings | — |
Reported in 24/48-hour notices; may overlap periodic reports. Late spending is reported in 24- and 48-hour notices before it appears in a regular report; these amounts are shown separately and are not included in the totals above.
| Spender | Stance | In notices | Dated after |
|---|---|---|---|
| ILLINOIS AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION ACTIVATOR POLITICAL INVOLVEMENT FUND (FED) 'ACTIVATOR'/'ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU ACTIVATOR' C00193441 | Support | $3K 1 notice, latest Oct 16, 2026 | Feb 26, 2026 regular reports processed through |
2,915 roll calls on record: 1,784 yea, 879 nay, 87 not voting.
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | 2403 Retire through Ownership Act | Yea | Passed 401–14 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 9497 Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 415–9 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 9340 Ratepayer Protection Act | Yea | Passed 417–3 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 213 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision". | Yea | Passed 214–208 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 10326 PROOF Act | Yea | Passed 217–207 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 9576 National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 352–72 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 5334 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 262–159 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 93 Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. | Nay | Passed 220–204 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 210 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision". | Yea | Passed 216–211 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 9500 Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | Yea | Passed 408–17 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 2140 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | Yea | Passed 343–79 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 4646 Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | Yea | Passed 424–0 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 8278 Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | Yea | Passed 417–7 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 2978 GUARD Act | Yea | Passed 414–7 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1530 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes. | Aye | Passed 214–211 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1530 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes. | Yea | Passed 214–208 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1486 Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. | Yea | Passed 232–147 | |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 3276 Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 345–60 | |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 4219 National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | Yea | Passed 371–33 | |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 4795 Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 237–169 | |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 1501 Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | Yea | Passed 218–201 | |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 1 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices. | Yea | Failed 212–206 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 1498 In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards. | Yea | Passed 413–2 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 9436 Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 219–196 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 9436 Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | Nay | Failed 202–212 |
| Bill | Title | Role | Policy area | Latest action | Law? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 979 | AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 | cosponsor | Science, Technology, Communications | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 4093 | Apples to Apples Comparison Act of 2025 | cosponsor | Health | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 6130 | ASAP Act | cosponsor | Health | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 309 | National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act | cosponsor | Crime and Law Enforcement | Sep 15, 2026 | — |
| 1869 | Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2026 | cosponsor | Crime and Law Enforcement | Sep 14, 2026 | — |
| 2466 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5225 Harrison Avenue in Rockford, Illinois, as the "Jay P. Larson Post Office Building". | cosponsor | Government Operations and Politics | Sep 14, 2026 | — |
| 6020 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14855 South Van Dyke Road in Plainfield, Illinois, as the "Staff Sergeant Jose Dueñez Jr. Post Office Building". | cosponsor | Government Operations and Politics | Sep 14, 2026 | — |
| 5773 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service at 1300 East Northwest Highway in Palatine, Illinois, as the "Bernie Bluestein Post Office Building". | cosponsor | Government Operations and Politics | Sep 14, 2026 | — |
| 5267 | American Franchise Act | cosponsor | Labor and Employment | Sep 8, 2026 | — |
| 7008 | Stop Insider Trading Act | cosponsor | Congress | Aug 6, 2026 | — |
| 8205 | Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026 | cosponsor | Health | Jul 23, 2026 | — |
| 3747 | Accelerating Access to Dementia and Alzheimer’s Provider Training Act | cosponsor | Health | Jul 21, 2026 | — |
| 3514 | Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 | cosponsor | Health | Jul 15, 2026 | — |
| 9641 | Essential Caregivers Act of 2026 | cosponsor | Health | Jul 15, 2026 | — |
| 9693 | Patients First Act of 2026 | cosponsor | Health | Jul 15, 2026 | — |
| Committee | ID | Type | Relationship | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAHOOD FOR CONGRESS | C00575050 | H / P | principal | $15.6M |
| end | url | type | party | phone | start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-01-03 | https://lahood.house.gov/ | rep | Republican | 202-225-6201 | 2015-09-17 |
| 2019-01-03 | https://lahood.house.gov | rep | Republican | 202-225-6201 | 2017-01-03 |
| 2021-01-03 | https://lahood.house.gov | rep | Republican | 202-225-6201 | 2019-01-03 |
| 2023-01-03 | https://lahood.house.gov | rep | Republican | 202-225-6201 | 2021-01-03 |
| 2025-01-03 | https://lahood.house.gov | rep | Republican | 202-225-6201 | 2023-01-03 |
| 2027-01-03 | https://lahood.house.gov | rep | Republican | 202-225-6201 | 2025-01-03 |
STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. Amounts are the ranges filers report.
| Traded | Asset | Type | Amount | Owner | Disclosed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2022 | WNRP West Suburban Bancorp, Inc. | sale_full | $1,001 - $15,000 | — | Sep 27, 2024 |
| Year | Type | Source / sponsor | Description / destination | Value | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | travel | United Nations Foundation and Eleanor Crook Foundation | Nepal; Bhutan (Apr 6, 2026 – Apr 14, 2026) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2025 | travel | Aspen Institute, Inc., and Center for Responsible Innovation | Spain (May 24, 2025 – May 31, 2025) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2025 | travel | Former Members of Congress and Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA | Japan (Apr 12, 2025 – Apr 19, 2025) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2024 | travel | Ripon Society and the Franklin Center for Global Policy Exchange | Austria (Nov 7, 2024 – Nov 12, 2024) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2024 | travel | Aspen Institute, Inc., and the Rockefeller Foundation | Italy (Apr 1, 2024 – Apr 6, 2024) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2024 | travel | Aspen Institute, Inc. and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | South Africa (Feb 18, 2024 – Feb 25, 2024) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2023 | travel | Ripon Society, The Franklin Center for Global Policy Exchange | United Kingdom (Aug 5, 2023 – Aug 11, 2023) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2023 | travel | Aspen Institute, Inc., Rockefeller Brothers Fund, and Carnegie Corporation of New York | Colombia (Feb 21, 2023 – Feb 25, 2023) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2022 | travel | Ripon Society and the Franklin Center for Global Policy Exchange | Spain (Nov 9, 2022 – Nov 14, 2022) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2022 | travel | Aspen Institute, Inc., Democracy Fund, and Rockefeller Brothers Fund | Reykjavik, Iceland (Aug 26, 2022 – Sep 2, 2022) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2022 | travel | United Nations Foundation | New York, NY (Jul 24, 2022 – Jul 25, 2022) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2021 | travel | American Task Force for Lebanon | Lebanon (Nov 18, 2021 – Nov 23, 2021) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2021 | travel | United States-Qatar Business Council | Doha, Qatar (Oct 11, 2021 – Oct 16, 2021) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2021 | travel | United States Qatar Business Council | Doha, Qatar (Oct 11, 2021 – Oct 16, 2021) | — | PDF ↗ |
Does not appear as a registered lobbyist in LDA filings.
Top donor industries: APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, MARQUIS MANAGEMENT INC, TROPHY AUTOMOTIVE DEALER GROUP, AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER AND FELD, BLACKSTONE. See money.
Executive-branch (OGE 278e) disclosures, which apply to candidates who served as federal appointees.
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| Cycle | Office | State | District | FEC ID | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | House | IL | 16 | H6IL18088 | $3.67M |
| 2024 | House | IL | 16 | H6IL18088 | $3.75M |
| 2022 | House | IL | 16 | H6IL18088 | $3.92M |
| 2020 | House | IL | 18 | H6IL18088 | $3.26M |
| 2018 | House | IL | 18 | H6IL18088 | $2.50M |
| 2016 | House | IL | 18 | H6IL18088 | $2.55M |
Source: Poliscope (poliscope.org), compiled from FEC, Congress.gov, LDA, SEC, OGE and congressional gift and travel records. Snapshot Oct 25, 2026. Flags are definitions of this site, listed on the hot buttons page; each is checked with documented rules against the filings above.