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Illinois · U.S. House — District 11 · 2026

G. William (Bill) Foster

Democratic Incumbent Official filing data

Record last updated:

Filing facts

Name as filed
FOSTER, G. WILLIAM (BILL)
Office sought
U.S. House — District 11, Illinois
Election year
2026
Party (as filed)
Democratic
Seat status
Incumbent
FEC status
Statutory candidate (raised or spent over $5,000)
Website
Official website: foster.house.gov
FEC candidate ID
H8IL14067
Principal committee
C00435099

Campaign finance summary

As reported to the FEC, through 10/14/2026. Figures are cycle-to-date totals for the principal campaign committee.

Total receipts$2,588,027
Contributions from individuals$1,482,840
Total disbursements$1,508,903
Cash on hand$2,629,689

Stated positions

Paraphrased neutrally from the candidate’s own published materials. Each statement is attributed (“states…”) and cited. We do not evaluate the feasibility or accuracy of promises. Every candidate in this race is summarized the same way. How we compile these.

TopicSummary of stated positionSource
Health careStates health care is a basic human right and that the country should continue moving toward universal coverage.Campaign website — billfoster.com
Accessed October 22, 2026
ImmigrationDescribes the United States as a nation of immigrants and says it must adhere to the promise of the American Dream.Campaign website — billfoster.com
Accessed October 22, 2026
ScienceSays investments in basic scientific research provide some of the highest returns on investment society can make.Campaign website — billfoster.com
Accessed October 22, 2026
Campaign financeSupports eliminating secret corporate political donations and a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United.Campaign website — billfoster.com/issue/defending-the-constitution
Accessed October 22, 2026

Attributed to the candidate; not verified or evaluated by SaveYourState. Candidates can request a correction by pointing to their own published materials.

Legislative record

This candidate is a current member of Congress, linked by official Bioguide ID F000454 (matched through the candidate’s FEC ID). Bills they sponsored and cosponsored are listed on their Congress.gov member page and in the Biographical Directory.

Sources

  1. Federal Election Commission — candidate master file (cn26)
  2. FEC candidate page
  3. Campaign website — billfoster.com — retrieved October 22, 2026
  4. Campaign website — billfoster.com/issue/defending-the-constitution — retrieved October 22, 2026
  5. Photo: Official congressional portrait (public domain), via unitedstates.github.io
  6. Website: congress-legislators (current term)
  7. Congress.gov member page (Bioguide ID F000454)