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Kwame Raoul

Democratic · IL · Attorney General of Illinois

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Kwame Raoul is the Democratic Attorney General of Illinois, in office since 2019 and seeking a third term in 2026. He previously served in the Illinois State Senate, where he succeeded Barack Obama's seat.

Campaign Finance Information — Attorney General

Campaign Finance Information · Attorney General · November 3, 2026

Data last updated July 27, 2026

Cash on hand
$1,732,749
Debts
$0

Top disclosed occupations of direct donors

  • Attorney$74,950
  • Founder$50,000
  • Not Employed$14,260
  • Physician$10,000
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  • Lobbyist$9,500
Direct contributions by size
  • $5,000+$594,675
  • $1,000-$4,999$187,600
  • $500-$999$25,200
  • $250-$499$11,850
  • $100-$249$4,000

Source: Illinois State Board of Elections · 2026 cycle · elections.il.gov

Track record

Environment and Public Health

· 3 records

  • Raoul urged the Environmental Protection Agency not to delay Tier 4 emission standards for light- and medium-duty vehicles.

    July 7, 2026For

    Source: illinoisattorneygeneral.gov · researched July 13, 2026

  • Raoul co-led a multistate lawsuit that successfully challenged a cap on indirect-cost reimbursement for state energy programs, preserving funding for Illinois programs.

    September 15, 2025For

    Source: illinoisattorneygeneral.gov · researched July 13, 2026

  • Co-led a multistate lawsuit that successfully challenged the U.S. Department of Energy's cap on indirect-cost reimbursement; a federal court struck down the policy, protecting funding for Illinois state energy programs.

    September 15, 2025For

    Source: illinoisattorneygeneral.gov · researched July 6, 2026

Healthcare Affordability

· 2 records

  • Raoul joined a coalition lawsuit seeking to prevent the U.S. Department of Education from terminating congressionally authorized school-based mental-health grants.

    July 10, 2026For

    Source: illinoisattorneygeneral.gov · researched July 13, 2026

  • Raoul joined a coalition lawsuit challenging federal restrictions on access to health, education, and social-service programs based on immigration status.

    July 21, 2025For

    Source: illinoisattorneygeneral.gov · researched July 13, 2026

Immigration

· 2 records

  • Raoul opposed proposed federal changes that would require noncitizens filing address changes to disclose extensive employment, education, and public-benefit information.

    July 7, 2026For

    Source: illinoisattorneygeneral.gov · researched July 13, 2026

  • Raoul joined a coalition lawsuit challenging federal restrictions on access to health, education, and social-service programs based on immigration status.

    July 21, 2025For

    Source: illinoisattorneygeneral.gov · researched July 13, 2026

Gun Control

· 3 records

  • Raoul's office successfully defended Illinois's prohibition on assault weapons and large-capacity magazines before the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.

    July 9, 2026For

    Source: illinoisattorneygeneral.gov · researched July 13, 2026

  • Raoul defended the validity of Illinois's Firearm Industry Responsibility Act.

    July 1, 2026For

    Source: illinoisattorneygeneral.gov · researched July 13, 2026

  • Raoul joined a multistate lawsuit challenging the federal government's decision not to enforce restrictions on forced reset triggers and to redistribute the devices.

    June 9, 2025For

    Source: illinoisattorneygeneral.gov · researched July 13, 2026

Election Integrity

· 1 record

  • Raoul opposed a U.S. Postal Service policy that his office said unlawfully undermined voting rights.

    July 2, 2026For

    Source: illinoisattorneygeneral.gov · researched July 13, 2026

Data Privacy

· 1 record

  • Raoul opposed proposed federal changes that would require noncitizens filing address changes to disclose extensive employment, education, and public-benefit information.

    July 7, 2026For

    Source: illinoisattorneygeneral.gov · researched July 13, 2026

Civil Rights

· 1 record

  • Raoul reported that his office had filed more than 50 lawsuits during the preceding year challenging federal policies and had protected approximately $6.6 billion in Illinois funding while defending civil rights and the rule of law.

    January 20, 2026For

    Source: illinoisattorneygeneral.gov · researched July 13, 2026

Corporate Accountability

· 6 records

  • Raoul reached an antitrust settlement requiring Deere to make repair tools and information available to farmers and independent repair providers on fair terms.

    July 8, 2026For

    Source: illinoisattorneygeneral.gov · researched July 13, 2026

  • Raoul announced a $45 million multistate settlement with Block Inc. resolving allegations that Cash App misled consumers and failed to provide legally required fraud protection and resolution.

    July 8, 2026For

    Source: illinoisattorneygeneral.gov · researched July 13, 2026

  • Raoul recovered unpaid wages for temporary workers who had been misclassified.

    July 2, 2026For

    Source: illinoisattorneygeneral.gov · researched July 13, 2026

  • Raoul defended the validity of Illinois's Firearm Industry Responsibility Act.

    July 1, 2026For

    Source: illinoisattorneygeneral.gov · researched July 13, 2026

  • Raoul issued a consumer alert warning residents about storm-related home-repair scams after severe spring storms.

    July 1, 2026For

    Source: illinoisattorneygeneral.gov · researched July 13, 2026

  • Raoul announced an $8.4 million settlement with Clearview Energy resolving allegations of fraudulent, unfair, and deceptive practices that caused Illinois consumers to overpay for electricity.

    September 8, 2025For

    Source: illinoisattorneygeneral.gov · researched July 13, 2026

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Profile last researched July 13, 2026.