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James Marter

R Republican nominee for U.S. House, IL-14

Has not served in Congress

On the ballot: On the general election ballotNov 3, 2026 · Illinois US House 14
The race: Everyone running for IL-14 · Compare Marter with them
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SummaryAt a glance

Top priorities: In Congress, I'll have common sense priorities
Priorities
Read them in their words
Money: $214.3K raised, $180.5K spent, $37.8K cash on hand (through Oct 14, 2026). Where it comes from
Who gives: 17% of individual money from donors at $200 or less · 37% from Illinois · largest committee giver A BRTHD AIMED TOWARD EDUC OF IL FED ELEC DEVICE FOR POLITICALLY ACTIVE MOTORCYCLISTS..., $1.5K
Backed by: Congressman Mike Bost · Congresswoman Mary Miller · Congressman Darin LaHood and 151 more. As the campaign lists them

Their wordsWhat does Marter say they will do?

2 priorities from marter4congress.us, in the order they are listed there. Every heading and the text under it is copied exactly, as one passage for each page it is from, and links to that place on the page; hover a source to see which passage it opens.

2 priorities · 20 parts · 20 quoted statements

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MoneyWho pays for the campaign, and where does it go?

Raised

$214.3K

$214,272

Spent

$180.5K

$180,483

Cash on hand

$37.8K

$37,832

FEC filings, Jan 1, 2025 to Oct 14, 2026 · Official FEC bulk data · committee C00657361

Raised, spent and cash over time by FEC report

84¢ of every dollar raised has been spent across 9 reports ($180.5K of $214.3K). Cash on hand went from $5.5K on Mar 31, 2025 to $37.8K on Oct 14, 2026.

Raised, spent and cash on hand by FEC report
Report	Raised in the period	Spent in the period	Cash on hand at its close
APRIL QUARTERLY 2025 through Mar 31, 2025	$5,508	$4,051	$5,501
JULY QUARTERLY 2025 through Jun 30, 2025	$21,724	$7,548	$19,678
OCTOBER QUARTERLY 2025 through Sep 30, 2025	$27,699	$15,577	$31,799
YEAR-END 2025 through Dec 31, 2025	$9,965	$12,923	$28,841
PRE-PRIMARY 2026 through Feb 25, 2026	$19,937	$14,857	$33,920
APRIL QUARTERLY 2026 through Mar 31, 2026	$14,454	$34,761	$13,613
JULY QUARTERLY 2026 through Jun 30, 2026	$41,561	$23,276	$31,898
OCTOBER QUARTERLY 2026 through Sep 30, 2026	$62,164	$52,369	$41,693
PRE-GENERAL 2026 through Oct 14, 2026	$11,260	$15,121	$37,832

Each report’s own period, as filed with the FEC; a report filed again counts once, as its latest copy.

Where the money came from $214,272 reported receipts

Itemized (over $200)Donors who have given more than $200 this cycle, so the FEC itemizes (names) them.$171,84580%

Largest donors

Gerald Forsythe2 contributions, latest Jun 9, 2026 · CEO · INDECK ENERGY · NAPLES, FL$7,000
John Peck2 contributions, latest Jun 16, 2026 · RETIRED · DALLAS, TX$7,000
Gary Covington3 contributions, latest Aug 8, 2025 · RETIRED · MIDLAND, TX$4,000
Ralph Maple9 contributions, latest Jun 4, 2026 · RETIRED · HOUSTON, TX$4,000
Albert Bieber10 contributions, latest Feb 11, 2026 · RETIRED · CHINA, TX$3,500
Eloise Gerson2 contributions, latest Mar 14, 2026 · REAL ESTATE · SELF EMPLOYED · CHICAGO, IL$3,500
Vera PeckOne contribution on Jun 16, 2026 · RETIRED · DALLAS, TX$3,500
Elizabeth SternOne contribution on Mar 30, 2026 · RETIRED · SCARSDALE, NY$3,500
Peter ZieveOne contribution on Jun 12, 2026 · CONSULTANT · SELF · MUKILTEO, WA$3,500
Margaretta TaylorOne contribution on Apr 7, 2025 · RETIRED · NEW YORK, NY

EndorsementsWho does Marter’s campaign say backs them?

154 endorsers listed on James Marter’s own campaign site: 75 officials, 15 organizations, 64 people.

This is the campaign's claim, checked by an editor against its page; the endorsers have not confirmed it to us. Each name opens the campaign’s page with that name highlighted.

Officials 75

Congressman Mike Bost
US Congress 12th District
“I am pleased to offer my complete endorsement for Jim Marter to serve as your next member of Congress. As a successful executive entrepreneur, Jim has the integrity and real-world experience needed to be an effective legislator. He understands that we must reign in big government, cut out-out-control spending, and protect our constitutional freedoms. I am excited to support him and look forward to serving with him next year. Get out and vote for Jim Marter for Congress!” – Rep. Mike Bost”
Congresswoman Mary Miller
US Congress 15th District
Congressman Darin LaHood
US Congress 16th District
“I am proud to give my full endorsement and support to Jim Marter, the Republican nominee for Illinois’ 14th Congressional District,” said Congressman LaHood. “Jim has a decade of service to his community that provides him with the necessary skills and demeanor to serve the hard-working residents of his Congressional District. I am confident Jim will never waver on our shared belief in limited government, and his desire to keep the American Dream a reality for all who seek it. Jim would be a valued member of the House Republican Caucus, helping to secure our border, ignite the American economy, and cut out of control spending in D.C. I look forward to serving with him in the next Congress.”
Mark Curran
Lake County Sheriff 2006-2018, 2020 US Senate Candidate, 2022 Illinois Supreme Court Candidate
Dean White
Republican national committeeman for IL
Rhonda Belford
RNC Committeewoman for Illinois
Dale Fontana
Plainfield PC #15/Plainfield Township Rep Org Chair
Tim Conrad
Plainfield PC #16

Organizations 15

People 64

Anni Cyrus
“We need people like James Marter who are serious about these issues in Congress,” says Cyrus, urging her fellow Americans to support Marter’s Campaign.”
David DeWar
President of Restore American Liberty
Phil Collins
Executive Director of Illinois Center Right Coalition
El Gerson
Illinois Trump Delgate, former Trump Finance Chair
Kenneth Abramowitz
Author of the Multi-Front War/Founder of SaveTheWest/Noted Investor/Philanthropist
Clare Lopez
National Security Expert/CIA Officer/Homeland Security Task Force
Linda Iverson
Conservative Activist and Pro-Life leader
Ray Estrada
2023 Congressional Candidate – 17th IL District

Top donor states
Name		Amount
Illinois home136 contributions · 37%		$42,530
Texas31 contributions · 23%		$26,200
Florida20 contributions · 17%		$19,400
New York7 contributions · 7.8%		$9,000
Washington1 contribution · 3%		$3,500
Michigan9 contributions · 2.7%		$3,150
California5 contributions · 2%		$2,300
Ohio8 contributions · 1.5%		$1,750

Top donor states

Name

Amount

Illinois home136 contributions · 37%

$42,530

Texas31 contributions · 23%

$26,200

Florida20 contributions · 17%

$19,400

New York7 contributions · 7.8%

$9,000

Washington1 contribution · 3%

$3,500

Michigan9 contributions · 2.7%

$3,150

California5 contributions · 2%

$2,300

Ohio8 contributions · 1.5%

$1,750

Donors’ employers
Employer as filed		Amount
RetiredWritten instead of an employer · 178 contributions · 65% of ranked		$73,968
Self-employedWritten instead of an employer · 18 contributions · 12% of ranked		$13,302
Indeck Energy2 contributions · 6.2% of ranked		$7,000
University Of Chicago4 contributions · 2% of ranked		$2,250
Accenture1 contribution · 1.8% of ranked		$2,000
Manlius Foods INC2 contributions · 1.8% of ranked		$2,000
JOE Cooling & Sons3 contributions · 1.1% of ranked		$1,300
HSL Properties INC1 contribution · 0.9% of ranked		$1,000

Donors’ employers

Employer as filed

Amount

RetiredWritten instead of an employer · 178 contributions · 65% of ranked

$73,968

Self-employedWritten instead of an employer · 18 contributions · 12% of ranked

$13,302

Indeck Energy2 contributions · 6.2% of ranked

$7,000

University Of Chicago4 contributions · 2% of ranked

$2,250

Accenture1 contribution · 1.8% of ranked

$2,000

Manlius Foods INC2 contributions · 1.8% of ranked

$2,000

JOE Cooling & Sons3 contributions · 1.1% of ranked

$1,300

HSL Properties INC1 contribution · 0.9% of ranked

$1,000

Name		Amount
TFG LLC54 payments · 17% of all spending		$31,095
Premier Mailing10 payments · 13% of all spending		$23,357
Hurst & Associates, Inc.52 payments · 12% of all spending		$20,860
Colasante, Christa12 payments · 8.1% of all spending		$14,689
Facebook39 payments · 2.4% of all spending		$4,417
Constant Contact18 payments · 2.2% of all spending		$4,001
Weber, Steve3 payments · 1.3% of all spending		$2,293
Amazon7 payments · 0.8% of all spending		$1,357

Occupation as filed		Amount
RetiredWritten instead of an occupation · 176 contributions · 63% of ranked		$72,468
CEO5 contributions · 7.2% of ranked		$8,260
Real Estate3 contributions · 3.3% of ranked		$3,750
Consultant1 contribution · 3.1% of ranked		$3,500
Manufacturing1 contribution · 2.2% of ranked		$2,500
Police Commander4 contributions · 2% of ranked		$2,250
Grocer2 contributions · 1.7% of ranked		$2,000
Manager1 contribution · 1.7% of ranked		$2,000

James Marter

SummaryAt a glance

Their wordsWhat does Marter say they will do?

1Priority 1: In Congress, I'll have common sense priorities 5 parts

1.1Priority 1.1: Cut Spending 1 statement

1.2Priority 1.2: Improve Security 1 statement

1.3Priority 1.3: Protect Freedom 1 statement

1.4Priority 1.4: Grow Opportunity 1 statement

1.5Priority 1.5: Unite America 1 statement

2Priority 2: Priorities 15 parts

2.1Priority 2.1: Economy: 1 statement

2.2Priority 2.2: Election Integrity: 1 statement

2.3Priority 2.3: Immigration: 1 statement

2.4Priority 2.4: Medical Tyranny: 1 statement

2.5Priority 2.5: Energy: 1 statement

2.6Priority 2.6: Foreign Policy: 1 statement

2.7Priority 2.7: Social Security: 1 statement

2.8Priority 2.8: Life: 1 statement

2.9Priority 2.9: First Amendment: 1 statement

2.10Priority 2.10: Second Amendment: 1 statement

2.11Priority 2.11: Education: 1 statement

2.12Priority 2.12: Healthcare: 1 statement

2.13Priority 2.13: Taxes: 1 statement

2.14Priority 2.14: Military: 1 statement

2.15Priority 2.15: Terrorism: 1 statement

MoneyWho pays for the campaign, and where does it go?

Raised, spent and cash over time by FEC report

Where the money came from $214,272 reported receipts

Largest donors

EndorsementsWho does Marter’s campaign say backs them?

Officials 75

Organizations 15

People 64

BallotWhen is Marter on the ballot?

AboutWhere does this page come from?

Earlier cycles

Federal records

Campaign pages read 2 pages

Committees that gave

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Where the donors live $115,355 placed by state

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Donors’ employers as filed

Outside spending $60,603 about Marter

What the payments were for $115,688 itemized

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