Overview
Poliscope ↗$1.62M
Raised this cycle
2025–26 · FEC
$0
Outside support
+ $5K in 24/48-hour notices
$0
Outside opposition
3%
Small-dollar share
65%
In-state share
6
Flags
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 $1.33M raised through Jun 30, 2026, so those breakdowns cover an earlier period.
Michael Bost is a Republican Representative from IL (District 12). Bost's campaign has raised $1.3 million from 355 donors. Funding includes 2.7% from small-dollar donors (under $200) and 65.0% from in-state contributors. Top funding sources by employer include MEDICAL PLACE, NOTS LOGISTICS, BGR GROUP. Campaign committees include MIKE BOST FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE.
Backed byProvisional
Paul Singer
- Paul Singer gave $6,600 (2024)
AIPAC
- AIPAC PAC gave $9,994 (2026)
- AIPAC PAC gave $1,559 (2024)
The NRA
- NRA Political Victory Fund gave $1,000 (2026)
- NRA Political Victory Fund gave $2,000 (2024)
Industry moneyProvisional
Union PAC
- Teamsters DRIVE gave $3,500 (2026)
- Teamsters DRIVE gave $5,000 (2024)
- UA Union Plumbers & Pipefitters Vote PAC gave $10,000 (2024)
- NALC PAC gave $2,500 (2026)
- NALC PAC gave $5,500 (2024)
- Carpenters Legislative Improvement Committee gave $10,000 (2024)
Realtors PAC
- National Association of Realtors PAC gave $5,000 (2026)
- National Association of Realtors PAC gave $10,000 (2024)
Records
Accepted gifts or sponsored travel
- 10 gift or travel filings
Money
Poliscope ↗$1.62M
Total raised
FEC, through Oct 14, 2026
$513K
From individuals
$40K unitemized
$811K
From PACs
355
Donors
avg $740
37%
Large-donor share
$0
Self-funding
personal-funds loans made in 2025–26
By election cycle
- 2014 763 donors$1.32M
- 2016 1,315 donors$2.32M
- 2018 1,090 donors$2.87M
- 2020 751 donors$1.95M
- 2022 768 donors$1.66M
- 2024 1,300 donors$3.16M
- 2026 593 donors$1.33M
Contribution sizes
- <$200 234 gifts · 3%$12K
- $200-$499 101 gifts · 6%$26K
- $500-$999 103 gifts · 11%$52K
- $1,000-$2,899 138 gifts · 42%$194K
- $2,900+ 52 gifts · 39%$182K
- Refunds / negative records 1 gifts$-500
Top donor sectorsProvisional
- MEDICAL PLACE 6 gifts$14K
- NOTS LOGISTICS 4 gifts$10K
- BGR GROUP 5 gifts$8K
- MEHLMAN CONSULTING 9 gifts$7K
- ALLIANCE HEARING INC 2 gifts$7K
- ASBERY & ASSOCIATES 2 gifts$7K
- ASBERY AND ASSOCIATES OBGYN LLC 2 gifts$7K
- CROWDER & SCOGGINS, LTD 2 gifts$7K
- NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 2 gifts$7K
- RIVERBEND INDUSTRIES 2 gifts$7K
- STARKEY 2 gifts$7K
- STARKEY HEARING TECHNOLOGIES 2 gifts$7K
- SUPERIOR AIR-GROUND AMBULANCE 2 gifts$7K
- THE MASCHHOFFS, LLC. 2 gifts$7K
- DUNNET BAY CONSTRUCTION 3 gifts$6K
Top donor employersProvisional
Individual contributions grouped by the employer donors list on their filings.
- MEDICAL PLACE 3 donors · 6 gifts$14K
- NOTS LOGISTICS 2 donors · 4 gifts$10K
- BGR GROUP 3 donors · 5 gifts$8K
- MEHLMAN CONSULTING 4 donors · 9 gifts$7K
- ALLIANCE HEARING INC 2 donors · 2 gifts$7K
- ASBERY & ASSOCIATES 2 donors · 2 gifts$7K
- ASBERY AND ASSOCIATES OBGYN LLC 1 donors · 2 gifts$7K
- CROWDER & SCOGGINS, LTD 1 donors · 2 gifts$7K
- NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 1 donors · 2 gifts$7K
- RIVERBEND INDUSTRIES 1 donors · 2 gifts$7K
- STARKEY 1 donors · 2 gifts$7K
- STARKEY HEARING TECHNOLOGIES 1 donors · 2 gifts$7K
- SUPERIOR AIR-GROUND AMBULANCE 1 donors · 2 gifts$7K
- THE MASCHHOFFS, LLC. 2 donors · 2 gifts$7K
- DUNNET BAY CONSTRUCTION 2 donors · 3 gifts$6K
Top contributorsProvisional
| Contributor | Type | State | Total | From PACs | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOGGINS, MARK C. MR. | individual | IL | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| HILL, DAVID B. III | individual | IL | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| AUSTIN, WILLIAM F. MR. | individual | TX | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| ASBERY, DAVID S DR. | individual | IL | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| DONOHO, JEFFREY R. MR. | individual | IL | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| GIDWITZ, RONALD J. | individual | FL | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| MASCHHOFF, KAREN G MRS. | individual | IL | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| AUSTIN, TANI DRU | individual | TX | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| BONAN, HUNT MR. | individual | IL | $6,000 | — | 2 |
| BRYAN, JOHN PATRICK | individual | IL | $5,977 | — | 4 |
| WELGE, THOMAS B | individual | IL | $5,500 | — | 2 |
| KIRCHNER, ANDREW J MR. | individual | IL | $5,500 | — | 3 |
| RZEPKA., JUSTIN | individual | DC | $5,000 | — | 3 |
| BRINK, KEVIN J. MR. | individual | IL | $5,000 | — | 2 |
| POVOLISH, JASON M. MR. | individual | IL | $5,000 | — | 2 |
PAC contributors
| PAC | State | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ASA PAC) | IL | $10,000 | 3 |
| PHILIPS NORTH AMERICA LLC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | DC | $10,000 | 2 |
| THE SURETY & FIDELITY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | DC | $10,000 | 2 |
| NATSO INC. NATSO PAC | VA | $10,000 | 3 |
| THE BOEING COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | VA | $10,000 | 8 |
| NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION PAC (CORNPAC) | DC | $10,000 | 3 |
| UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. PAC (UPSPAC) | DC | $10,000 | 3 |
| MORTGAGE BANKERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (MORPAC) | DC | $10,000 | 4 |
| AMEREN CORPORATION FEDERAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AMEREN FEDPAC) | DC | $10,000 | 4 |
| UBS AMERICAS INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (UBS PAC) | CT | $10,000 | 2 |
| AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES (ACEC/PAC) | DC | $10,000 | 7 |
| GROWTH ENERGY PAC | DC | $10,000 | 2 |
| AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | DC | $9,994 | 4 |
| CME GROUP INC. PAC | IL | $9,000 | 5 |
| ILLINOIS AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION ACTIVATOR POLITICAL INVOLVEMENT FUND (FED) 'ACTIVATOR'/'ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU ACTIVATOR' | IL | $7,930 | 4 |
Where the money comes from
- IL 65% · home state$302K
- FL 7%$34K
- DC 5%$22K
- CT 4%$17K
- TX 4%$17K
- VA 3%$14K
- AL 3%$14K
- MO 3%$12K
- NC 2%$7K
- CA 80%$4K
- MD 75%$4K
- NY 70%$3K
How the campaign spends
FEC ↗MIKE BOST FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE: $793K across 962 operating expenditures, Jan 2, 2025 to Mar 31, 2026. FEC Schedule B.
Top payees
| Payee | State | Purposes | Total | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITICARDS | SD | see memo · finance charges | $163,802 | 20 |
| ABH CONSULTING | VA | fundraising consulting | $123,356 | 7 |
| NELSON, MYLES | IL | salary · fundraising consulting · see memo | $46,373 | 33 |
| ACQUIRE DIGITAL, LLC | TN | digital marketing | $38,175 | 36 |
| KAP PRINT, LLC | NV | printing | $28,079 | 5 |
| CAPITOL HILL CLUB | DC | meeting expense | $22,925 | 14 |
| PROFESSIONAL DATA SERVICES, INC. | GA | compliance consulting | $21,399 | 13 |
| AL-RAZA HOLDING | IL | office rent | $19,200 | 2 |
| INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE | NC | taxes | $17,556 | 18 |
| CONGRESSIONAL INSTITUTE | VA | conference fees | $15,424 | 6 |
| UBER TECHNOLOGIES | CA | travel expense | $15,355 | 16 |
| WINNING SYSTEMS | IL | fundraising consulting | $15,000 | 15 |
By stated purpose
- see memo 21 payments$176K
- fundraising consulting 23 payments$141K
- salary 46 payments$56K
- lodging 66 payments$50K
- meeting expense 104 payments$48K
- digital marketing 36 payments$38K
- airfare 40 payments$31K
- printing 5 payments$28K
- travel expense 147 payments$28K
- compliance consulting 13 payments$21K
- taxes 32 payments$21K
- office rent 2 payments$19K
Outside spending & dark money
FEC ↗Independent expenditures by super PACs and other groups, for and against.
No independent expenditures reported in this race yet.
Since the latest regular reports
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 | $5K 1 notice, latest Oct 16, 2026 | Feb 26, 2026 regular reports processed through |
Voting record
Congress.gov ↗2,915 roll calls on record: 1,892 yea, 779 nay, 58 not voting.
1000 of 1000
| 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 |
Bills sponsored and cosponsored
Congress.gov ↗| Bill | Title | Role | Policy area | Latest action | Law? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10556 | To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the appointment or retention of Department of Veterans Affairs employees who knowingly committed fraud involving Federal funds. | cosponsor | — | Sep 24, 2026 | — |
| 1564 | Recognizing September 17, 2026, as National Teach Ag Day. | cosponsor | Agriculture and Food | Sep 17, 2026 | — |
| 6130 | ASAP Act | cosponsor | Health | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 979 | AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 | cosponsor | Science, Technology, Communications | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 5505 | Equal Campus Access Act of 2026 | cosponsor | Education | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 6152 | Foreign Robocall Elimination Act | cosponsor | Science, Technology, Communications | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 309 | National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act | cosponsor | Crime and Law Enforcement | Sep 15, 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 | — |
| 8781 | Title IX Clarification Act of 2026 | cosponsor | Education | Sep 8, 2026 | — |
| 5267 | American Franchise Act | cosponsor | Labor and Employment | Sep 8, 2026 | — |
| 1511 | Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget. | cosponsor | Crime and Law Enforcement | Sep 3, 2026 | — |
| 2827 | To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes. | cosponsor | Native Americans | Aug 20, 2026 | — |
| 8205 | Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026 | cosponsor | Health | Jul 23, 2026 | — |
Committees
FEC ↗Campaign committees
| Committee | ID | Type | Relationship | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE BOST FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE | C00546499 | H / P | principal | $13.0M |
Terms in Congress
| end | fax | url | type | party | phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-01-03 | 202-225-0285 | https://bost.house.gov | rep | Republican | 202-225-5661 |
| 2019-01-03 | 202-225-0285 | https://bost.house.gov | rep | Republican | 202-225-5661 |
| 2021-01-03 | — | https://bost.house.gov | rep | Republican | 202-225-5661 |
| 2023-01-03 | — | https://bost.house.gov | rep | Republican | 202-225-5661 |
| 2025-01-03 | — | https://bost.house.gov | rep | Republican | 202-225-5661 |
| 2027-01-03 | — | https://bost.house.gov | rep | Republican | 202-225-5661 |
Stock trades
Filings ↗STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. Amounts are the ranges filers report.
No records in Poliscope for this section.
Gifts & travel
Filings ↗| Year | Type | Source / sponsor | Description / destination | Value | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | travel | Aspen Institute, Inc. | Italy (Apr 4, 2026 – Apr 11, 2026) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2026 | travel | Republican Main Street Partnership | United Kingdom; Ireland (Mar 27, 2026 – Apr 4, 2026) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2026 | travel | American Israel Education Foundation | Israel (Jan 23, 2026 – Jan 30, 2026) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2025 | travel | Ripon Society and the Franklin Center for Global Policy Exchange | Switzerland (Aug 1, 2025 – Aug 9, 2025) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2025 | travel | Republican Main Street Partnership | Greece (Apr 11, 2025 – Apr 18, 2025) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2024 | travel | Republican Main Street Partnership | Italy (Mar 22, 2024 – Mar 28, 2024) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2023 | travel | The Ripon Society, The Franklin Center for Global Policy Exchange | United Kingdom (Aug 6, 2023 – Aug 11, 2023) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2023 | travel | Republican Main Street Partnership | Jordan (Mar 30, 2023 – Apr 6, 2023) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2022 | travel | Ripon Society and the Franklin Center for Global Policy Exchange | Spain (Nov 9, 2022 – Nov 14, 2022) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2022 | travel | U.S. Israel Education Association | Israel (Apr 29, 2022 – May 8, 2022) | — | PDF ↗ |
Lobbying ties
Poliscope ↗Does not appear as a registered lobbyist in LDA filings.
Top donor industries: MEDICAL PLACE, NOTS LOGISTICS, BGR GROUP, MEHLMAN CONSULTING, ALLIANCE HEARING INC. See money.
Financial disclosures
Poliscope ↗Executive-branch (OGE 278e) disclosures, which apply to candidates who served as federal appointees.
No records in Poliscope for this section.
Past races
FEC ↗| Cycle | Office | State | District | FEC ID | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | House | IL | 12 | H4IL12060 | $1.33M |
| 2024 | House | IL | 12 | H4IL12060 | $3.16M |
| 2022 | House | IL | 12 | H4IL12060 | $1.66M |
| 2020 | House | IL | 12 | H4IL12060 | $1.95M |
| 2018 | House | IL | 12 | H4IL12060 | $2.87M |
| 2016 | House | IL | 12 | H4IL12060 | $2.32M |
| 2014 | House | IL | 12 | H4IL12060 | $1.32M |
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.