Benjamin "Ben" McAdams
Democratic
State Senator, 24th District
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Overview
Benjamin "Ben" McAdams is a community organizer who has served as a Democratic precinct committeeman in York and Bloomingdale townships.1 He majored in finance and economics at Elmhurst University and focused on public interest law at DePaul University.2 He previously worked for the National Immigrant Justice Center and Citizen Advocacy Center.3 He supports public investments to transition Illinois to a 100% green energy economy.4 In a candidate questionnaire, he said he would invest in public healthcare to offset federal Medicaid cuts and expired Affordable Care Act subsidies.5 He proposes regulations to keep AI data centers away from residential areas and ensure they are built sustainably.5 He also pledges to curtail ICE raids.5
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $28,174
- Cash on hand
- $16,707
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts ($150 or less) | $3,224 | 11% |
| Larger gifts | $9,200 | 33% |
| PACs, parties and other campaign committees | $15,750 | 56% |
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $123,267 in 29 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Citizens for Ben McAdams
Endorsements
Sources
- Benjamin "Ben" McAdams - Illinois Senate District 24, The Ballot Brief. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Electoral Working Group - West Suburban IL DSA, West Suburban IL DSA. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- about ben - Ben McAdams for IL State Senate 24, Ben McAdams for IL State Senate 24. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Benjamin "Ben" McAdams | BallotReady, BallotReady. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- 2026 Election Questionnaire: Ben McAdams, Illinois State Senate ..., Shaw Local. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Ben McAdams for IL State Senate 24, Citizens for Ben McAdams. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- IL Archives - Our Revolution, Our Revolution. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements and Election Information - Personal PAC, Personal PAC. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements - The People's Lobby, The People's Lobby. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.