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  1. Paul Nolley

    Paul Nolley

    Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Illinois’ 16th District

    $0

    in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026

Paul Nolley is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Illinois’ 16th District on November 3, 2026, against Darin LaHood (R, inc.). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).

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Not a member of Congress: this page covers Paul Nolley’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

Paul Nolley’s campaign has raised $639,225 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $59,059 in cash on hand at the end of that period.

Campaign receipts by source
  1. Individual donors$536,768
  2. PACs and other committees$96,747
  3. Political party committees$4,000
  4. The candidate’s own money and loans$1,709
  5. Other$1

From donors who gave over $200: $240,419 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 96% from Illinois, 4% from other states. Top states: Illinois $231,836 (96%), Wisconsin $2,051 (1%), Indiana $2,000 (1%), Minnesota $1,070 (under 1%), Maryland $1,000 (under 1%). About 320 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: H6IL16108 (2026 reports).

Who backs the campaign: PAC money by source
  1. Labor unions$61,000

PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016.

Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track

None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Paul Nolley’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.

The race

How to vote in Illinois

Early voting: Sep 24 – Nov 2. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Ballots already cast in Illinois: 774,671 (early in person and by mail, as of Oct 23; Illinois State Board of Elections): 19% of 2022 midterm turnout in Illinois (4,144,125) · 9.3% of registered voters in Illinois

About Paul Nolley

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Background

Endorsements

Others not listed.

Stated positions

Where this comes from

The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Paul Nolley has used:

Photo of Paul Nolley: Nolley for Congress (photo of Paul Nolley), used with permission.

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Questions and answers

Has Paul Nolley been backed by AIPAC?

No. Paul Nolley 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 Paul Nolley had?

$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).

Where do these figures come from?

They come from FEC filings.