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Michael Bost

Republican U.S. House · District 12 Illinois Incumbent
Primary  Mar 17, 2026 (7 months ago)
General  Nov 3, 2026
👤 About Michael Bost
Michael Bost is a Republican incumbent for U.S. House, District 12 in Illinois’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, MIKE BOST FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE, is registered in MURPHYSBORO, IL, with ROSE, KAITLIN listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $1.6M raised, $1.1M spent, and $845K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $578K from individuals and $1.0M from PACs and party committees. 2 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$1.6M
Cash on hand$845K
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 12
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Michael Bost (incumbent) VIEWING
Republican · $1.6M raised
JF
Julie Fortier
Democrat · $162K raised
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ME
Michael Eugene Tabacchi
Republican · $9K raised
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3 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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Elections 2026 › Illinois › Michael Bost
2026 candidate profile
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Michael Bost

Republican · Incumbent
Running for: U.S. House, Illinois 12th district
✓ Won 2026 primary
$1.6M
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Biography

Michael Bost is a Republican incumbent for U.S. House, District 12 in Illinois’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, MIKE BOST FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE, is registered in MURPHYSBORO, IL, with ROSE, KAITLIN listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $1.6M raised, $1.1M spent, and $845K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $578K from individuals and $1.0M from PACs and party committees. 2 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.

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

Congressional record

Michael Bost currently holds this seat.

Committee assignments
General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and CreditHighways and TransitHouse Committee on AgricultureHouse Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureHouse Committee on Veterans' Affairs · ChairRailroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous MaterialsWater Resources and Environment

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FEC filing

FEC IDH4IL12060
OfficeU.S. House, Illinois 12th district
PartyRepublican

Also running for this seat

2 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 12

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

Other Candidates in This Race (2)

JF
Julie Fortier
D$162K raised
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Michael Eugene Tabacchi
R$9K raised
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