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Janelle Sarauw
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, U.S. Virgin Islands’ at-large district
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Janelle Sarauw is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in U.S. Virgin Islands’ at-large seat on November 3, 2026. Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Janelle Sarauw’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Janelle Sarauw’s campaign has raised $72,508 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $6,071 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$72,508
From donors who gave over $200: $20,257 after refunds, in gifts through July 14, 2026; 57% from U.S. Virgin Islands, 43% from other states. Top states: U.S. Virgin Islands $11,602 (57%), North Carolina $3,500 (17%), New York $2,000 (10%), District of Columbia $1,520 (8%), Georgia $660 (3%). 24 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6VI01065 (2026 reports).
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Janelle Sarauw’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Janelle Sarauw (Democratic); Shelley Moorhead (Independent)
- Open seat: now held by Stacey Plaskett (D)
- Rating: No rating
- U.S. Virgin Islands at-large House 2026: who’s running
- Every U.S. Virgin Islands race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in U.S. Virgin Islands
Early voting: Oct 16 – Oct 31. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in U.S. Virgin Islands
- Check your registration on U.S. Virgin Islands’ election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for U.S. Virgin Islands
Ballots already cast in U.S. Virgin Islands: 5,642 (early in person only, as of Oct 23; Virgin Islands Election System): 25% of 2022 midterm turnout in U.S. Virgin Islands (22,557) · 18% of registered voters in U.S. Virgin Islands
About Janelle Sarauw
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Janelle Sarauw quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Taught U.S. History at her high school; adjunct professor of Political Science at the University of the Virgin Islands. · sarauwforcongress.com (source for Taught U.S. History at her high school; adjunct professor of Political Science at the University of the Virgin Islands.) (archived copy of the source for Taught U.S. History at her high school; adjunct professor of Political Science at the University of the Virgin Islands.)
- Served three consecutive terms in the Legislature of the Virgin Islands, first elected in 2017. · sarauwforcongress.com (source for Served three consecutive terms in the Legislature of the Virgin Islands, first elected in 2017.) (archived copy of the source for Served three consecutive terms in the Legislature of the Virgin Islands, first elected in 2017.)
- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a concentration in Global Governance. · sarauwforcongress.com (source for Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a concentration in Global Governance.) (archived copy of the source for Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a concentration in Global Governance.)
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at sarauwforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1), sarauwforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 2), sarauwforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: No statement found (looked at sarauwforcongress.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 1), sarauwforcongress.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 2), sarauwforcongress.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Health care: “Lead the fight to permanently eliminate the federal Medicaid funding cap for the Virgin Islands.” sarauwforcongress.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “Align workforce training directly with real, available jobs across emerging industries.” sarauwforcongress.com (source for Labor statement) (archived copy of the source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: No statement found (looked at sarauwforcongress.com (checked for Immigration, page 1), sarauwforcongress.com (checked for Immigration, page 2), sarauwforcongress.com (checked for Immigration, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Housing: “Champion the construction of affordable, disaster-resilient housing across the territory.” sarauwforcongress.com (source for Housing statement) (archived copy of the source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Janelle Sarauw has used:
Photo of Janelle Sarauw: Legislature of the U.S. Virgin Islands (photo of Janelle Sarauw), CC BY-SA 2.5.
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Questions and answers
Has Janelle Sarauw been backed by AIPAC?
No. Janelle Sarauw has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Janelle Sarauw had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.