👤 About Lauren Underwood
Lauren Underwood is a Democratic incumbent for U.S. House, District 14 in Illinois’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, LAUREN UNDERWOOD FOR CONGRESS, is registered in PLAINFIELD, IL, with NISSEN, MELISSA listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $2.4M raised, $2.4M spent, and $1.1M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $1.8M from individuals and $365K from PACs and party committees. 4 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$2.4M
Cash on hand$1.1M
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 14
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Lauren Underwood (incumbent) VIEWING
Democrat · $2.4M raised
5 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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2026 candidate profile
Lauren Underwood
Democrat · Incumbent
Running for: Illinois House District 14
✓ Won 2026 primary
$2.4M
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Biography
Lauren Underwood is a Democratic incumbent for U.S. House, District 14 in Illinois’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, LAUREN UNDERWOOD FOR CONGRESS, is registered in PLAINFIELD, IL, with NISSEN, MELISSA listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $2.4M raised, $2.4M spent, and $1.1M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $1.8M from individuals and $365K 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
Lauren Underwood currently holds this seat.
Committee assignments
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related AgenciesHomeland SecurityHouse Committee on Appropriations
FEC filing
FEC IDH8IL14174
OfficeIllinois House District 14
PartyDemocrat
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. House — Illinois District 14
Primary: Mar 17, 2026 (5 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026