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Lauren Underwood

Democrat U.S. House · District 14 Illinois Incumbent
Primary  Mar 17, 2026 (7 months ago)
General  Nov 3, 2026
👤 About Lauren Underwood
Lauren Underwood is a Democratic incumbent for U.S. House, District 14 in Illinois’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, LAUREN UNDERWOOD FOR CONGRESS, is registered in PLAINFIELD, IL, with NISSEN, MELISSA listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $2.8M raised, $2.7M spent, and $1.2M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $2.1M from individuals and $452K from PACs and party committees. 4 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$2.8M
Cash on hand$1.2M
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 14
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Lauren Underwood (incumbent) VIEWING
Democrat · $2.8M raised
JT
James Thomas Marter
Republican · $214K raised
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GV
Gary Vician
Republican · $68K raised
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JD
Jed Davis
Republican · $23K raised
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RG
Roman Gael Valenciano
Democrat · $590 raised
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5 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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Elections 2026 › Illinois › Lauren Underwood
2026 candidate profile
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Lauren Underwood

Democrat · Incumbent
Running for: U.S. House, Illinois 14th district
✓ Won 2026 primary
FEC pending
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Biography

Lauren Underwood is a Democratic incumbent for U.S. House, District 14 in Illinois’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, LAUREN UNDERWOOD FOR CONGRESS, is registered in PLAINFIELD, IL, with NISSEN, MELISSA listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $2.8M raised, $2.7M spent, and $1.2M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $2.1M from individuals and $452K from PACs and party committees. 4 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.

Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.

Congressional record

Lauren Underwood currently holds this seat.

Committee assignments
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related AgenciesHomeland SecurityHouse Committee on Appropriations

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FEC filing

FEC IDH8IL14174
OfficeU.S. House, Illinois 14th district
PartyDemocrat

Also running for this seat

4 other candidates have filed. Ordered by total raised, which is a filed figure and not a ranking.

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🗳 2026 Election

U.S. House — Illinois District 14

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Primary: Mar 17, 2026 (7 months ago)  ·  General: November 3, 2026

Other Candidates in This Race (4)

JT
James Thomas Marter
R$214K raised
GV
Gary Vician
R$68K raised
JD
Jed Davis
R$23K raised
RG
Roman Gael Valenciano
D$1K raised
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