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Robert Peters

DemocraticU.S. House (IL-02)
↗ Campaign site↗ FEC filing (H6IL02298)

Raised

$1,130,000

THE JACKET

Who funds Robert Peters?

$1,130,000

Source: https://www.fec.gov/data/elections/house/IL/02/

No donor breakdown available yet.

This candidate has limited public financial disclosure. Check FEC.gov or IllinoisSunshine.org for filing details.

Bio

Robert Peters is listed as a Democratic candidate for Illinois' 2nd Congressional District in 2026. He serves in the Illinois Senate and entered the open-seat primary after Robin Kelly pursued a Senate bid. (Source: Shaw Local candidate list, March 5, 2026: https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2026/03/05/illinois-primary-ballot-heres-whos-running-in-the-march-17-election/)

Prior office: Illinois State Senator

Key Votes

  • Yes (lead sponsor)SAFE-T Act (SB 2835)

    Illinois Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today Act — eliminated cash bail, expanded pretrial rights, strengthened accountability for law enforcement. Peters was the lead Senate sponsor.

  • Yes (sponsor)Illinois Housing Justice Act

    Tenant protections and just-cause eviction standards. Peters was a primary Senate sponsor.