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Candidate: BOTSFORD, STEVE
Candidate ID: S6IL00656
Office / District: U.S. Senate / IL
Party: Democratic
Cycle: 2026
Match Status: matched (99.0)
Committees: 1
Contributions: 43
Donors: 6
Total Amount: $372,718.37
Total Source: FEC candidate totals endpoint (reported receipts)
Latest FEC Report Coverage: 2026-03-31T00:00:00
Synced row subtotal (Schedule A rows in app): $369,194.57
Reported Disbursements: $372,618.20
Synced Schedule B subtotal: $203,583.10
Schedule B gap: $169,035.10 (45.36%)
Date Range: 2025-07-01 to 2026-03-17
Schedule B Date Range: 2025-07-01 to 2025-09-30
Schedule E Date Range: - to -
Money In (A)
$372,718.37
Source: reported_receipts
Money Out (B)
$372,618.20
Source: reported_disbursements
Outside Spending (E)
$0.00
0.0% of money in
Net Flow
$100.17
Money in minus money out
Committees
| Committee ID | Committee Name | Party | Designation | Type | First Filed | Last Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00920348 | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | DEMOCRATIC PARTY |
P
Principal campaign committee |
S | 2025-09-19 | 2026-04-15 |
Top Donors
| Donor | Location | Employer | Occupation | Count | Total | Latest Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BOTSFORD, STEVE JR.
matched by normalized name + state + ZIP5 |
CHICAGO, IL 60614 | SELF-EMPLOYED | REAL ESTATE INVESTOR | 37 | $362,994.57 | 2026-03-11 |
|
BOTSFORD, KATHLEEN
matched by normalized name + state + ZIP5 |
BARRINGTON, IL 60010 | N/A | RETIRED | 1 | $3,500.00 | 2026-02-05 |
|
MCAUELY, THOMAS
matched by normalized name + state + ZIP5 |
NORTH BARRINGTON, IL 60010 | ASHLAND FOREST CAPITAL PARTNER | EXECUTIVE | 1 | $1,000.00 | 2025-12-23 |
|
MURPHY, DANIEL
matched by normalized name + state + ZIP5 |
BARRINGTON, IL 60010 | IDEALEASE INC | EXECUTIVE | 1 | $1,000.00 | 2025-12-11 |
|
GRIECO, MICHAEL
matched by normalized name + state + ZIP5 |
CHICAGO, IL 60654 | GOULD GRIECO & HENSLEY | ATTORNEY | 1 | $500.00 | 2026-03-04 |
|
O'MALLEY, PATRICK
matched by normalized name + state + ZIP5 |
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005 | N/A | NOT EMPLOYED | 2 | $200.00 | 2026-03-17 |
Recent Contributions
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| Date | Donor | Location | Employer | Occupation | Committee | Amount | Type | Amend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-17 | O'MALLEY, PATRICK | ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005 | N/A | NOT EMPLOYED | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | $100.00 | EARMARKED CONTRIBUTION | A |
| 2026-03-11 | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | SELF-EMPLOYED | REAL ESTATE INVESTOR | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | $2,500.00 | CONTRIBUTION FROM CANDIDATE | A |
| 2026-03-10 | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | SELF-EMPLOYED | REAL ESTATE INVESTOR | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | $1,020.25 | CONTRIBUTION FROM CANDIDATE | A |
| 2026-03-04 | GRIECO, MICHAEL | CHICAGO, IL 60654 | GOULD GRIECO & HENSLEY | ATTORNEY | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | $500.00 | EARMARKED CONTRIBUTION | A |
| 2026-02-15 | O'MALLEY, PATRICK | ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005 | N/A | NOT EMPLOYED | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | $100.00 | EARMARKED CONTRIBUTION | A |
| 2026-02-11 | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | SELF-EMPLOYED | REAL ESTATE INVESTOR | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | $2,979.00 | CONTRIBUTION FROM CANDIDATE | A |
| 2026-02-10 | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | SELF-EMPLOYED | REAL ESTATE INVESTOR | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | $140.02 | CONTRIBUTION FROM CANDIDATE | A |
| 2026-02-05 | BOTSFORD, KATHLEEN | BARRINGTON, IL 60010 | N/A | RETIRED | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | $3,500.00 | CONTRIBUTION | A |
| 2026-02-03 | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | SELF-EMPLOYED | REAL ESTATE INVESTOR | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | $1,554.99 | CONTRIBUTION FROM CANDIDATE | A |
| 2026-01-31 | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | SELF-EMPLOYED | REAL ESTATE INVESTOR | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | $50.00 | CONTRIBUTION FROM CANDIDATE | A |
| 2026-01-05 | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | SELF-EMPLOYED | REAL ESTATE INVESTOR | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | $825.00 | CONTRIBUTION FROM CANDIDATE | A |
| 2025-12-31 | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | SELF-EMPLOYED | REAL ESTATE INVESTOR | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | $15,000.00 | CONTRIBUTION FROM CANDIDATE | A |
| 2025-12-30 | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | SELF-EMPLOYED | REAL ESTATE INVESTOR | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | $123,063.00 | CONTRIBUTION FROM CANDIDATE | A |
| 2025-12-30 | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | SELF-EMPLOYED | REAL ESTATE INVESTOR | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | $50.00 | CONTRIBUTION FROM CANDIDATE | A |
| 2025-12-23 | MCAUELY, THOMAS | NORTH BARRINGTON, IL 60010 | ASHLAND FOREST CAPITAL PARTNER | EXECUTIVE | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | $1,000.00 | CONTRIBUTION | A |
| 2025-12-11 | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | SELF-EMPLOYED | REAL ESTATE INVESTOR | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | $1,700.25 | CONTRIBUTION FROM CANDIDATE | A |
| 2025-12-11 | MURPHY, DANIEL | BARRINGTON, IL 60010 | IDEALEASE INC | EXECUTIVE | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | $1,000.00 | EARMARKED CONTRIBUTION | A |
| 2025-12-01 | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | SELF-EMPLOYED | REAL ESTATE INVESTOR | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | $17,500.00 | CONTRIBUTION FROM CANDIDATE | A |
| 2025-12-01 | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | SELF-EMPLOYED | REAL ESTATE INVESTOR | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | $131.08 | CONTRIBUTION FROM CANDIDATE | A |
| 2025-11-30 | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | SELF-EMPLOYED | REAL ESTATE INVESTOR | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | $50.00 | CONTRIBUTION FROM CANDIDATE | A |
| 2025-11-25 | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | SELF-EMPLOYED | REAL ESTATE INVESTOR | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | $425.00 | CONTRIBUTION FROM CANDIDATE | A |
| 2025-11-19 | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | SELF-EMPLOYED | REAL ESTATE INVESTOR | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | $1,600.00 | CONTRIBUTION FROM CANDIDATE | A |
| 2025-11-11 | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | SELF-EMPLOYED | REAL ESTATE INVESTOR | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | $642.25 | CONTRIBUTION FROM CANDIDATE | A |
| 2025-11-05 | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | SELF-EMPLOYED | REAL ESTATE INVESTOR | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | $17,500.00 | CONTRIBUTION FROM CANDIDATE | A |
| 2025-10-30 | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | SELF-EMPLOYED | REAL ESTATE INVESTOR | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | $50.00 | CONTRIBUTION FROM CANDIDATE | A |
| 2025-10-23 | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | SELF-EMPLOYED | REAL ESTATE INVESTOR | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | $31,560.00 | CONTRIBUTION FROM CANDIDATE | A |
| 2025-10-23 | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | SELF-EMPLOYED | REAL ESTATE INVESTOR | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | $2,968.44 | CONTRIBUTION FROM CANDIDATE | A |
| 2025-10-15 | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | SELF-EMPLOYED | REAL ESTATE INVESTOR | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | $12,500.00 | CONTRIBUTION FROM CANDIDATE | A |
| 2025-10-09 | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | SELF-EMPLOYED | REAL ESTATE INVESTOR | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | $87.50 | CONTRIBUTION FROM CANDIDATE | A |
| 2025-10-02 | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | SELF-EMPLOYED | REAL ESTATE INVESTOR | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | $27,288.00 | CONTRIBUTION FROM CANDIDATE | A |
| 2025-10-01 | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | SELF-EMPLOYED | REAL ESTATE INVESTOR | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | $18.24 | CONTRIBUTION FROM CANDIDATE | A |
| 2025-09-30 | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | SELF-EMPLOYED | REAL ESTATE INVESTOR | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | $2,050.00 | CONTRIBUTION FROM CANDIDATE | A |
| 2025-09-26 | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | SELF-EMPLOYED | REAL ESTATE INVESTOR | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | $8,905.31 | CONTRIBUTION FROM CANDIDATE | - |
| 2025-09-25 | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | SELF-EMPLOYED | REAL ESTATE INVESTOR | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | $16,912.00 | CONTRIBUTION FROM CANDIDATE | - |
| 2025-09-23 | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | SELF-EMPLOYED | REAL ESTATE INVESTOR | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | $2,000.00 | CONTRIBUTION FROM CANDIDATE | - |
| 2025-09-18 | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | SELF-EMPLOYED | REAL ESTATE INVESTOR | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | $124.00 | CONTRIBUTION FROM CANDIDATE | - |
| 2025-09-16 | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | SELF-EMPLOYED | REAL ESTATE INVESTOR | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | $9,060.00 | CONTRIBUTION FROM CANDIDATE | - |
| 2025-09-16 | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | SELF-EMPLOYED | REAL ESTATE INVESTOR | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | $6,000.00 | CONTRIBUTION FROM CANDIDATE | - |
| 2025-09-12 | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | SELF-EMPLOYED | REAL ESTATE INVESTOR | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | $4,000.00 | CONTRIBUTION FROM CANDIDATE | - |
| 2025-09-11 | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | SELF-EMPLOYED | REAL ESTATE INVESTOR | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | $30,000.00 | CONTRIBUTION FROM CANDIDATE | - |
| 2025-08-29 | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | SELF-EMPLOYED | REAL ESTATE INVESTOR | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | $18,000.00 | CONTRIBUTION FROM CANDIDATE | - |
| 2025-08-06 | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | SELF-EMPLOYED | REAL ESTATE INVESTOR | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | $4,500.00 | CONTRIBUTION FROM CANDIDATE | - |
| 2025-07-01 | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | SELF-EMPLOYED | REAL ESTATE INVESTOR | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | $240.24 | CONTRIBUTION FROM CANDIDATE | - |
Recent Disbursements (Schedule B)
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| Date (desc) | Committee | Recipient | Location | Recipient Candidate | Type | Category | Purpose | Amount | Amend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | RUN! WEBSITE BUILDER | MIDDLETOWN, DE 197096402 | - | - | - | - | $2,050.00 | - |
| 2025-09-30 | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | S6IL00656 | - | - | - | $2,050.00 | - |
| 2025-09-26 | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | METHOD & MADNESS | CHICAGO, IL 60608 | - | - | - | - | $8,905.31 | - |
| 2025-09-26 | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | S6IL00656 | - | - | - | $8,905.31 | - |
| 2025-09-25 | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | R2 MESSAGE & MEDIA INC. | TUSTIN, CA 92780 | - | - | - | - | $16,912.00 | - |
| 2025-09-25 | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | S6IL00656 | - | - | - | $16,912.00 | - |
| 2025-09-23 | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | KATZ COMPLIANCE | WASHINGTON, DC 20033 | - | - | - | - | $2,000.00 | - |
| 2025-09-23 | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | S6IL00656 | - | - | - | $2,000.00 | - |
| 2025-09-18 | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE | CHICAGO, IL 606142591 | - | - | - | - | $124.00 | - |
| 2025-09-18 | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | S6IL00656 | - | - | - | $124.00 | - |
| 2025-09-16 | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | R2 MESSAGE & MEDIA INC. | TUSTIN, CA 92780 | - | - | - | - | $9,060.00 | - |
| 2025-09-16 | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | PETITION REVIEW LLC | GLENVIEW, IL 60025 | - | - | - | - | $6,000.00 | - |
| 2025-09-16 | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | S6IL00656 | - | - | - | $6,000.00 | - |
| 2025-09-16 | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | S6IL00656 | - | - | - | $9,060.00 | - |
| 2025-09-12 | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | REIN STRATEGIES | WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165 | - | - | - | - | $4,000.00 | - |
| 2025-09-12 | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | S6IL00656 | - | - | - | $4,000.00 | - |
| 2025-09-11 | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | CAUSAL IQ | CHICAGO, IL 60654 | - | - | - | - | $30,000.00 | - |
| 2025-09-11 | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | S6IL00656 | - | - | - | $30,000.00 | - |
| 2025-08-29 | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | R2 MESSAGE & MEDIA INC. | TUSTIN, CA 92780 | - | - | - | - | $18,000.00 | - |
| 2025-08-29 | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | S6IL00656 | - | - | - | $18,000.00 | - |
| 2025-08-06 | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | SCOTT B. ERDMAN, PC | CHICAGO, IL 606033321 | - | - | - | - | $4,500.00 | - |
| 2025-08-06 | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | S6IL00656 | - | - | - | $4,500.00 | - |
| 2025-07-01 | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | NAME CHEAP | PHOENIX, AZ 85034 | - | - | - | - | $240.24 | - |
| 2025-07-01 | BOTSFORD FOR ILLINOIS | BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. | CHICAGO, IL 60614 | S6IL00656 | - | - | - | $240.24 | - |
Explicit Transfer Chains (Schedule B IDs)
Rows where Schedule B includes recipient candidate and/or committee IDs resolved to known entities.
| Recipient Candidate | Recipient Committee | Match Type | Rows | Total | Date Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BOTSFORD, STEVE
S6IL00656 |
- | candidate_id | 12 | $101,791.55 | 2025-07-01 to 2025-09-30 |
Independent Expenditures (Schedule E)
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| Date (desc) | Support/Oppose | Committee | Payee | Location | Category | Report/Line | Amount | Notice | Amend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Schedule E rows found. | |||||||||
Cross-Role Organizations (A and B/E)
Column definitions: Donated (A) is Schedule A money this organization gave as a donor. Received via B is Schedule B money it received as a payee/recipient. Received via E is Schedule E money it received as a payee. Net In-Out equals Donated (A) minus Total Out received.
1 matched organizations - $362,994.57 donated - $101,791.55 received
| Organization | Candidates | Donated (A) | Received via B | Received via E | Total Out | Net In-Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BOTSFORD, STEVE JR.
IL 60614 |
1 | $362,994.57 (37) | $101,791.55 (12) | $0.00 (0) | $101,791.55 | $261,203.02 |