Illinois

Artificial intelligence-focused PACs have made expenditures in two races in Illinois.

PAC spending

$2.6 million

from tracked artificial intelligence-focused PACs to influence 2026 elections in Illinois

Direct contributions

$102,000

by artificial intelligence companies and associated individuals to candidates in Illinois

By race

Andreessen Horowitz, Palantir, Khosla Ventures, and one other company (or their executives) contributed $32,500 to support Raja Krishnamoorthi.

Raja Krishnamoorthi was defeated in the Democratic primary.

Think Big spent $1,430,036 to support Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. in the Democratic primary.

Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. was defeated in the Democratic primary.

Think Big has spent $1,138,421 to support Melissa Bean in the Democratic primary.

Melissa Bean has a general election on November 3, 2026.

Google and Meta (or their executives) have contributed $11,000 to support Brad Schneider.

Brad Schneider has a general election on November 3, 2026.

OpenAI and Google (or their executives) have contributed $20,500 to support Darin LaHood.

Darin LaHood has a general election on November 3, 2026.