👤 About Nikki Budzinski
Nikki Budzinski is a Democratic incumbent for U.S. House, District 13 in Illinois’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, NIKKI FOR CONGRESS, is registered in SPRINGFIELD, IL, with KOPEL, CAROLYN listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $2.9M raised, $2.0M spent, and $2.6M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $1.6M from individuals and $1.2M from PACs and party committees. 4 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$2.9M
Cash on hand$2.6M
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 13
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Democrat · $2.9M raised
5 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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2026 candidate profile
Nikki Budzinski
Democrat · Incumbent
Running for: Illinois House District 13
✓ Won 2026 primary
$2.9M
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Biography
Nikki Budzinski is a Democratic incumbent for U.S. House, District 13 in Illinois’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, NIKKI FOR CONGRESS, is registered in SPRINGFIELD, IL, with KOPEL, CAROLYN listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $2.9M raised, $2.0M spent, and $2.6M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $1.6M from individuals and $1.2M 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
Nikki Budzinski currently holds this seat.
Committee assignments
Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural DevelopmentConservation, Research, and BiotechnologyGeneral Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and CreditHouse Committee on AgricultureHouse Committee on Veterans' AffairsTechnology Modernization
FEC filing
FEC IDH2IL13153
OfficeIllinois House District 13
PartyDemocrat
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. House — Illinois District 13
Primary: Mar 17, 2026 (5 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026