Joseph H. "Joe" Berning
Democratic · IL
Joe Berning was raised on a dairy and hog farm near Galena and built a 44-year career in sales, marketing, insurance, feed, and livestock equipment. He founded JB Consulting in 2012 and retired in 2019 to focus on agricultural advocacy.
Campaign Finance Information — Illinois State Senator, 45th Legislative District
Campaign Finance Information · Illinois State Senator, 45th Legislative District · November 3, 2026
Data last updated July 27, 2026
- Raised
- $16,708
- Spent
- $9,536
- Cash on hand
- $7,172
- Debts
- $0
Top disclosed occupations of direct donors
- Retired$6,525
Direct contributions by size
- $5,000+$5,000
- $1,000-$4,999$1,500
- $500-$999$1,500
- $250-$499$2,000
- $100-$249$2,430
- $1-$99$25
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections · 2026 cycle · elections.il.gov
Track record
Track record — General
General · 1 record
Managed multi-county sales teams for a feed company. Later operated a Prudential Insurance office in Galena. Ran it for ten years.
January 1, 2010
Source: stephensoncountydemocraticparty.com · researched July 18, 2026
Race Joseph H. "Joe" Berning is in:
- Illinois State Senator, 45th Legislative District · November 3, 2026 · State Senate District 45; Illinois
Profile last researched September 13, 2026.