Kam Buckner
Democratic, incumbent
State Representative, 26th District
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Overview
Kam Buckner, a Democratic State Representative for Chicago's 26th District since 2019, is Speaker Pro Tempore.1 He was a vice president at Outfront Media and executive director of World Sport Chicago, a youth development nonprofit.1
In 2026, laws he backed regulating consumer fees and expanding opportunities for people with records became law. A criminal justice reform bill he sponsored was signed in 2025. He sponsored gun control and collegiate athlete compensation legislation, and helped negotiate the state's clean energy package. He co-sponsored a bill requiring companies to disclose algorithmic pricing and let consumers opt out. He chiefly sponsored a megaprojects bill to convince the Chicago Bears to build an Arlington Heights stadium. He is a top House budget negotiator.2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 1
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $25,084
- Cash on hand
- $314,098
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts ($150 or less) | $535 | 2% |
| Larger gifts | $7,385 | 29% |
| PACs, parties and other campaign committees | $16,313 | 65% |
| Other receipts | $851 | 3% |
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $137,493 in 55 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Friends of Kam Buckner
Endorsements
Sources
- Kam Buckner (D) - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026) - ILGA.gov, Illinois General Assembly. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Kambium Buckner - Illinois House Democratic Caucus, Illinois House Democratic Caucus. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Kam Buckner - Wikipedia, Wikipedia. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Illinois legislators introduce bills to regulate pricing based on personal data, Capitol News Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Illinois House approves megaprojects bill, but the Bears want changes, Capitol News Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Pritzker to present 8th budget as Illinois faces federal funding uncertainty, Capitol News Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements and Election Information, Personal PAC. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements — Citizen Action/Illinois, Citizen Action/Illinois. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements for the March 17, 2026 Primary Election, Cook County College Teachers Union. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- 2026 Endorsements — Better Streets Chicago Action Fund, Better Streets Chicago Action Fund. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- November 3, 2026 General Election Endorsed Candidates, Chicago Federation of Labor. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Illinois AFL-CIO Announces Endorsements for 2026 General Election, Illinois AFL-CIO. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- IUOE Local 150 Illinois Endorsements, General Election, November 3, 2026 (Cook County), IUOE Local 150. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.