👤 About Robert James Peters
Robert James Peters is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 2 in Illinois’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, ROBERT PETERS FOR CONGRESS, is registered in CHICAGO, IL, with MOORE, TRACIE listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $1.3M raised, $1.3M spent, and $1K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $1.2M from individuals and $116K from PACs and party committees. The race’s incumbent is Democratic Robin Kelly.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$1.3M
Cash on hand$1K
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 2
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Democrat · $1.3M raised
14 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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2026 candidate profile
Robert James Peters
Democrat · Open seat
Running for: Illinois House District 02
$1.3M
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Biography
Robert James Peters is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 2 in Illinois’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, ROBERT PETERS FOR CONGRESS, is registered in CHICAGO, IL, with MOORE, TRACIE listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $1.3M raised, $1.3M spent, and $1K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $1.2M from individuals and $116K from PACs and party committees. The race’s incumbent is Democratic Robin Kelly.
Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.
FEC filing
FEC IDH6IL02298
OfficeIllinois House District 02
PartyDemocrat
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. House — Illinois District 02
Primary: Mar 17, 2026 (7 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026