👤 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 $1.3M raised, $890K spent, and $790K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $513K from individuals and $811K from PACs and party committees. 2 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$1.3M
Cash on hand$790K
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 12
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Michael Bost (incumbent) VIEWING
Republican · $1.3M raised
3 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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2026 candidate profile
Michael Bost
Republican · Incumbent
Running for: Illinois House District 12
✓ Won 2026 primary
$1.3M
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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 $1.3M raised, $890K spent, and $790K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $513K from individuals and $811K 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
FEC filing
FEC IDH4IL12060
OfficeIllinois House District 12
PartyRepublican
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. House — Illinois District 12
Primary: Mar 17, 2026 (6 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026