👤 About Junaid Ahmed
Junaid Ahmed is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 8 in Illinois’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, FRIENDS OF JUNAID, is registered in WASHINGTON, DC, with PERRONE, VICTORIA listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $1.7M raised, $1.5M spent, and $141K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $1.4M from individuals and $50K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $234K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Democratic S. Raja Krishnamoorthi.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$1.7M
Cash on hand$141K
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 8
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Democrat · $1.7M raised
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2026 candidate profile
Junaid Ahmed
Democrat · Open seat
Running for: Illinois House District 08
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Biography
Junaid Ahmed is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 8 in Illinois’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, FRIENDS OF JUNAID, is registered in WASHINGTON, DC, with PERRONE, VICTORIA listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $1.7M raised, $1.5M spent, and $141K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $1.4M from individuals and $50K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $234K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Democratic S. Raja Krishnamoorthi.
Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.
FEC filing
FEC IDH2IL08146
OfficeIllinois House District 08
PartyDemocrat
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. House — Illinois District 08
Primary: Mar 17, 2026 (5 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026