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Ray Bilger
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Pennsylvania’s 15th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Ray Bilger is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Pennsylvania’s 15th District on November 3, 2026, against Glenn Thompson (R, inc.). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Ray Bilger’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
Ray Bilger’s campaign has raised $230,753 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $88,914 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$218,648
- PACs and other committees$8,300
- Other$2,205
- The candidate’s own money and loans$1,100
- Political party committees$500
From donors who gave over $200: $94,366 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 89% from Pennsylvania, 11% from other states. Top states: Pennsylvania $83,616 (89%), Virginia $7,000 (7%), New Jersey $3,000 (3%), Maryland $500 (1%), Colorado $250 (under 1%). About 110 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: H6PA15181 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$6,000
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 Ray Bilger’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: Ray Bilger (Democratic); Glenn Thompson (Republican, incumbent)
- Incumbent: Glenn Thompson (R)
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 5; all agree
- Pennsylvania 15th District 2026: who’s running
- Every Pennsylvania race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Pennsylvania
No statewide early in-person voting; absentee voting is available. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Absentee options in Pennsylvania
- Check your registration on Pennsylvania’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Pennsylvania
Ballots already cast in Pennsylvania: 771,806 (mail ballots returned; no early in-person voting, as of Oct 23; Pennsylvania Department of State): 14% of 2022 midterm turnout in Pennsylvania (5,368,021) · 8.5% of registered voters in Pennsylvania · by party registration in Pennsylvania: Democrats 67%, Republicans 24%, others 9.0%
About Ray Bilger
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 Ray Bilger quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Security officer and intelligence analyst for the Air Force, NSA and State Department; NSA Technical Director for Cyber Analysis, 2015-2017. · bilgerforcongress.com (source for Security officer and intelligence analyst for the Air Force, NSA and State Department; NSA Technical Director for Cyber Analysis, 2015-2017.) (archived copy of the source for Security officer and intelligence analyst for the Air Force, NSA and State Department; NSA Technical Director for Cyber Analysis, 2015-2017.)
- Joined the U.S. Air Force in 1986 as an Airborne Cryptologic Linguist; served in Desert Shield and Desert Storm. · bilgerforcongress.com (source for Joined the U.S. Air Force in 1986 as an Airborne Cryptologic Linguist; served in Desert Shield and Desert Storm.) (archived copy of the source for Joined the U.S. Air Force in 1986 as an Airborne Cryptologic Linguist; served in Desert Shield and Desert Storm.)
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: “America has leverage — and a moral obligation to use it. Military aid must be conditioned on compliance with the laws of war and the terms of the ceasefire.” bilgerforcongress.com (source for Israel and Gaza statement) (archived copy of the source for Israel and Gaza statement)
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “closing the revolving door between Congress and K Street, and overturning Citizens United.” bilgerforcongress.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement) (archived copy of the source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “That means protecting affordable insurance coverage, lowering prescription drug costs, defending Medicare and Medicaid, strengthening rural hospitals and healthcare providers, and addressing the severe shortage of medical professionals in rural Pennsylvania.” bilgerforcongress.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: No statement found (looked at bilgerforcongress.com (checked for Labor, page 1), bilgerforcongress.com (checked for Labor, page 2), bilgerforcongress.com (checked for Labor, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Immigration: “Fixing that system means securing the border, creating workable legal pathways, and clearing the backlogs that leave people in limbo for years.” bilgerforcongress.com (source for Immigration statement) (archived copy of the source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: No statement found (looked at bilgerforcongress.com (checked for Housing, page 1), bilgerforcongress.com (checked for Housing, page 2); October 25, 2026).
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Ray Bilger has used:
Photo of Ray Bilger: Digital Ground Game (YouTube) (photo of Ray Bilger), CC BY 3.0 (license of the photo of Ray Bilger).
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Questions and answers
Has Ray Bilger been backed by AIPAC?
No. Ray Bilger 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 Ray Bilger had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.