Raised
$2,539,961Who funds Daniel Biss?
$2,539,961Source: https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6IL09228/
| Donor | Category | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.14 Action Fund (outside/independent) | independent_expenditure_pac | $158,000 | confirmed |
| In-state Illinois individual donors (85% of contributions) | individual | $1,300,000 | alleged/pending |
| Out-of-state donors — Massachusetts | individual | $26,500 | confirmed |
| Out-of-state donors — New York | individual | $25,000 | confirmed |
Jewish Insider reported that Biss allegedly sought support from AIPAC before publicly distancing himself from the organization. Biss has denied initiating contact, stating that AIPAC approached him first. A mutual FEC complaint was filed between the Biss and Fine campaigns over related campaign finance claims in 2026. These allegations have not been verified and no finding of wrongdoing has been made.
Source: → https://jewishinsider.com
Daniel Biss is the Mayor of Evanston and a former Illinois state senator who ran for governor in 2018. He is running for the open IL-09 congressional seat with the endorsement of retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky. He has raised approximately $2M. (Source: FEC H6IL09228; Wikipedia)
Prior office: Mayor of Evanston (2021–present); Illinois State Senator (9th District); Illinois State Representative
As IL state senator, Biss was lead champion of pension reform to address $100B+ state pension deficit. Passed with bipartisan support. Later struck down by IL Supreme Court as unconstitutional in 2015.
As Evanston mayor, Biss signed the first city-funded reparations program in US history, providing $25,000 grants to Black residents affected by discriminatory housing policies (1919–1969). Funded through cannabis tax revenue.
Biss supported establishment of civilian oversight of Evanston police department as part of broader police accountability reforms during his mayoral tenure.