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Robert James Peters
D
Challenger
Eliminated in primary Safe D Illinois · Running for U.S. House · District 2
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Updated 3mo ago
Robert James Peters is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in Illinois's 2nd District for an open seat in 2026. The primary was held on March 17, 2026. Peters has raised $1.1M this cycle according to FEC filings. Forecasters rate the race Safe D.
Fundraising Snapshot
$1.1M
Total Contributions
$942K
Spent
$21K
Cash on Hand
Where the money comes from
Individual $1.0M (92%)
PAC $91K (8%)
Donation sizes
$200 & under
$697K
$200–$499
$55K
$500–$999
$82K
$1K–$1,999
$118K
$2,000+
$200K
Small-dollar (≤$499): 65%Large-dollar (≥$1K): 28%
In-state vs out-of-state
In-state $331K (67%)
Out-of-state $165K (33%)
What do these terms mean?
- Total Contributions — Money contributed directly by individuals, PACs, and party committees.
- Individual — Contributions from individual people, including small-dollar donations under $200.
- PAC — Contributions from Political Action Committees (organizations that pool donations).
- Party — Contributions from Democratic or Republican party committees.
- Other — Remaining contributions not categorized above.
- Transfers In — Money moved from the candidate's other campaign committees (e.g., a House campaign fund transferred to a Senate campaign). Not a new contribution.
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As of March 2026
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