Michael J. Kelly
Democratic, incumbent
State Representative, 15th District
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Overview
Michael J. Kelly has represented the 15th District in the Illinois House since November 2021.1 He is a firefighter for the Chicago Fire Department and a union member in Local 2.2
He sponsored Public Act 104-0681 to create a first responder stress service program.1 He sponsored Public Act 104-0221 to ban PFAS chemicals in firefighting personal protective equipment.3
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $20,288
- Cash on hand
- $62,512
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| PACs, parties and other campaign committees | $19,800 | 98% |
| Other receipts | $488 | 2% |
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $82,500 in 38 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Friends of Mike Kelly
Endorsements
Sources
- Representative Michael J. Kelly (D) - 104th General Assembly, Illinois General Assembly. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Representative Michael Kelly (D), Illinois General Assembly. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Bill Status for HB2409, Illinois General Assembly. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Planned Parenthood Illinois Action board unveils 2026 general election endorsements, Windy City Times. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements and Election Information, Personal PAC. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Election Center, SEIU Healthcare. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Election 2026, SEIU Local 73. 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.