
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 $2.11M raised through Jun 30, 2026, so those breakdowns cover an earlier period.
Sean Casten is a Democratic Representative from IL (District 06). Casten's campaign has raised $2.1 million from 891 donors. Funding includes 14.7% from small-dollar donors (under $200) and 71.7% from in-state contributors. Top funding sources by employer include APS, ANESI OZMON RODIN NOVAK & KOHEN, BOEING. Campaign committees include CASTEN FOR CONGRESS.
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Individual contributions grouped by the employer donors list on their filings.
| Contributor | Type | State | Total | From PACs | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOVAK, MARK,,, | individual | IL | $10,500 | — | 3 |
| ANDERSON, KEITH | individual | IA | $10,500 | — | 3 |
| CAMERON, GREGORY | individual | AZ | $10,500 | — | 3 |
| THOMAS, GALEN | individual | NY | $10,300 | — | 4 |
| VAN VALZAH, EILEEN MAY | individual | IL | $9,500 | — | 8 |
| WINTERFIELD, CAROLYN C | individual | IL | $8,583 | — | 61 |
| WINEGAR, PATRICIA | individual | IL | $8,500 | — | 6 |
| SCHRAYER, LYNN S | individual | IL | $8,500 | — | 3 |
| MCCAMBRIDGE, JOHN R. | individual | IL | $8,000 | — | 4 |
| Fred Eychaner | individual | IL | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| SACKS, CARI B | individual | IL | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| FOX, DAVID S | individual | IL | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| BAKES, JUSTIN | individual | MA | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| MOOG, THOMAS | individual | IL | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| ABDEY, JULIAN | individual | CA | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| PAC | State | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWEST AIRLINES PILOTS' ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (SWAPA PAC) | TX | $10,000 | 4 |
| AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | NC | $10,000 | 2 |
| CME GROUP INC. PAC | IL | $10,000 | 2 |
| AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION PAC (BANKPAC) | DC | $10,000 | 4 |
| THE COUNCIL OF INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | DC | $10,000 | 3 |
| PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE I | DC | $10,000 | 4 |
| ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY PAC | IL | $10,000 | 3 |
| MORTGAGE BANKERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (MORPAC) | DC | $10,000 | 2 |
| THE OPTIONS CLEARING CORPORATION PAC | IL | $10,000 | 2 |
| INVESTMENT COMPANY INSTITUTE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ICI PAC) | DC | $10,000 | 5 |
| UBS AMERICAS INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (UBS PAC) | CT | $10,000 | 3 |
| MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERS | MD | $10,000 | 2 |
| NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION PAC | DC | $10,000 | 3 |
| NELNET INC PAC (NELNET PAC) | DC | $10,000 | 4 |
| BMO FINANCIAL CORP GOOD GOVERNANCE FUND: FEDERAL (BMO PAC) | IL | $10,000 | 2 |
FEC Schedule C. One row per loan, at the latest balance reported.
| Lender | Committee | Date | Amount | Balance | Personal funds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean T Casten | CASTEN FOR CONGRESS | Dec 31, 2017 | $250,000 | $80,000 | Yes |
| Sean T Casten | CASTEN FOR CONGRESS | Feb 28, 2018 | $200,000 | $200,000 | Yes |
| Sean T Casten | CASTEN FOR CONGRESS | Jun 28, 2017 | $100,000 | $100,000 | Yes |
| Sean T Casten | CASTEN FOR CONGRESS | Sep 30, 2017 | $75,000 | $75,000 | Yes |
| Sean T Casten | CASTEN FOR CONGRESS | Jun 24, 2017 | $5,000 | $694 | Yes |
CASTEN FOR CONGRESS: $1.17M across 883 operating expenditures, Jan 2, 2025 to Mar 31, 2026. FEC Schedule B.
| Payee | State | Purposes | Total | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BREAK SOMETHING INC. | DC | advertising · software · sofware | $340,464 | 62 |
| THE PIVOT GROUP, INC. | DC | printing, production, and postage | $161,684 | 3 |
| PNC VISA | PA | credit card payment - see memo entries below | $110,986 | 25 |
| BENSON, ERIC | IL | payroll · mileage reimbursement · reimbursement - travel expenses | $80,789 | 43 |
| CONRAD GROUP | DC | fundraising services | $75,000 | 15 |
| NGP VAN | DC | software | $59,244 | 26 |
| PAYCHEX INC. | NY | payroll taxes · payroll fees | $49,861 | 61 |
| KATZ COMPLIANCE LLC | DC | compliance services · invoice for stem pac incorrectly paid from casten for congress see reimb on 9/30/2025 from stem pac | $35,239 | 16 |
| ACTBLUE TECHNICAL SERVICES | MA | credit card processing fees | $34,783 | 72 |
| HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES | DC | polling | $34,000 | 1 |
| MORNINGBELLE LLC | IL | accounting services | $22,500 | 15 |
| HUNT, CHLOE | IL | payroll | $15,336 | 30 |
Independent expenditures by super PACs and other groups, for and against.
| Spender | Stance | Spent | Network | Dark money in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE C00030718 | Support | $12K 3 filings | — | |
| SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTION C00483693 | Support | $10 1 filing | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE C00030718 | Support | $12K 3 notices, latest Feb 19, 2026 | No processed regular report yet |
2,915 roll calls on record: 1,521 yea, 1,161 nay, 44 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". | Nay | Passed 214–208 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 10326 PROOF Act | Nay | Passed 217–207 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 9576 National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | Nay | Passed 352–72 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 5334 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | Nay | 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. | Yea | 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". | Nay | 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. | No | 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. | Nay | Passed 214–208 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1486 Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. | Present | 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 | Nay | Passed 237–169 | |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 1501 Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | Nay | 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. | Nay | 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 | Nay | Passed 219–196 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 9436 Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | Yea | Failed 202–212 |
| Bill | Title | Role | Policy area | Latest action | Law? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10600 | To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of Federal foreign assistance funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes. | cosponsor | — | Sep 24, 2026 | — |
| 10597 | To require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives. | cosponsor | — | Sep 24, 2026 | — |
| 6130 | ASAP Act | cosponsor | Health | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 10429 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 901 Lake Street in Oak Park, Illinois, as the "Detective Allan Reddins Post Office Building". | cosponsor | Government Operations and Politics | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 2978 | GUARD Act | cosponsor | Crime and Law Enforcement | Sep 16, 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| 10160 | Vet CENTERS for Mental Health Act of 2026 | cosponsor | Armed Forces and National Security | Sep 7, 2026 | — |
| 5470 | Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act | cosponsor | Public Lands and Natural Resources | Sep 2, 2026 | — |
| 10125 | NO PROFIT Act | cosponsor | Finance and Financial Sector | Aug 20, 2026 | — |
| 10073 | Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act of 2026 | cosponsor | Environmental Protection | Aug 10, 2026 | — |
| 8205 | Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026 | cosponsor | Health | Jul 23, 2026 | — |
| 9945 | Lowering Energy Costs through Grid Modernization Act | cosponsor | Energy | Jul 23, 2026 | — |
| 9808 | No Passes for Polluters Act of 2026 | cosponsor | Environmental Protection | Jul 21, 2026 | — |
| Committee | ID | Type | Relationship | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASTEN FOR CONGRESS | C00648493 | H / P | principal | $18.5M |
| end | url | type | party | phone | start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-03 | https://casten.house.gov | rep | Democrat | 202-225-4561 | 2019-01-03 |
| 2023-01-03 | https://casten.house.gov | rep | Democrat | 202-225-4561 | 2021-01-03 |
| 2025-01-03 | https://casten.house.gov | rep | Democrat | 202-225-4561 | 2023-01-03 |
| 2027-01-03 | https://casten.house.gov | rep | Democrat | 202-225-4561 | 2025-01-03 |
STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. Amounts are the ranges filers report.
| Traded | Asset | Type | Amount | Owner | Disclosed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2024 | Myno Carbon Corp promissory note | purchase | $15,001 - $50,000 | — | Aug 27, 2024 |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Myno Carbon Corp promissory note | purchase | $15,001 - $50,000 | — | Aug 27, 2024 |
| Apr 22, 2024 | Myno Carbon Corp convertible note | purchase | $15,001 - $50,000 | — | Aug 9, 2024 |
| Nov 30, 2023 | Myno Carbon Corp convertible note | purchase | $15,001 - $50,000 | — | Aug 9, 2024 |
| Oct 31, 2023 | Myno Carbon Corp convertible note | purchase | $1,001 - $15,000 | — | Aug 9, 2024 |
| May 17, 2023 | Myno Carbon Corp convertible note | purchase | $15,001 - $50,000 | — | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Apr 4, 2023 | Myno Carbon Corp | purchase | $1,001 - $15,000 | — | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Jan 12, 2023 | Myno Carbon Corp convertible note | purchase | $15,001 - $50,000 | — | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Sep 27, 2022 | Myno Carbon Corp convertible note | purchase | $50,001 - $100,000 | — | Jan 16, 2024 |
| May 16, 2022 | Myno Carbon Corp convertible note | purchase | $15,001 - $50,000 | — | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Mar 21, 2022 | Myno Carbon Corp convertible note | purchase | $15,001 - $50,000 | — | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Aug 31, 2021 | Myno Carbon Corp | purchase | $1,001 - $15,000 | — | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Jun 25, 2021 | Myno Carbon Corp | purchase | $15,001 - $50,000 | — | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Jun 25, 2021 | Myno Carbon Corp | purchase | $15,001 - $50,000 | — | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Year | Type | Source / sponsor | Description / destination | Value | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | travel | Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Institute | France; Belgium (Jun 14, 2026 – Jun 18, 2026) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2026 | travel | J Street Education Fund | Israel; Jordan (Feb 12, 2026 – Feb 20, 2026) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2025 | travel | Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Institute | Townsend, TN; Fontana Dam, NC; Asheville, NC (Jun 16, 2025 – Jun 19, 2025) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2024 | travel | J Street Education Fund | Israel (Feb 17, 2024 – Feb 23, 2024) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2023 | travel | Aspen Institute, Inc., Breakthrough Energy Foundation, and Climate Imperative | Norway (Aug 26, 2023 – Sep 1, 2023) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2022 | travel | Aspen Institute, Inc., Democracy Fund, and Rockefeller Brothers Fund | Reykjavik, Iceland (Aug 29, 2022 – Sep 2, 2022) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2022 | travel | J Street Education Fund | Tel Aviv (Feb 18, 2022 – Feb 25, 2022) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2020 | travel | Aspen Institute | Aspen, CO (Feb 23, 2020 – Feb 25, 2020) | — | PDF ↗ |
Does not appear as a registered lobbyist in LDA filings.
Top donor industries: APS, ANESI OZMON RODIN NOVAK & KOHEN, BOEING, CAPITAL GROUP., COILCRAFT INC. See money.
Executive-branch (OGE 278e) disclosures, which apply to candidates who served as federal appointees.
No records in Poliscope for this section.
| Cycle | Office | State | District | FEC ID | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | House | IL | 06 | H8IL06139 | $2.11M |
| 2024 | House | IL | 06 | H8IL06139 | $3.13M |
| 2022 | House | IL | 06 | H8IL06139 | $5.58M |
| 2020 | House | IL | 06 | H8IL06139 | $5.71M |
| 2018 | House | IL | 06 | H8IL06139 | $6.44M |
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.