BOTSFORD, STEVE

U.S. Senate IL · C00920348 · 2026 cycle

Democratic open seat
$373K Total raised
$373K Total spent
$100 Cash on hand
0.0 mo Runway at current pace

Filings through Mar 31, 2026 · burn $52K/mo (last 90d ÷ 3)

Runway projection

$100 cash on hand · $52K/mo burn → 0.0 months runway
general 2026-11-03 funds out today
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Tech stack last 90 days · 2025-12-12 → 2026-03-12

5/12 categories filled · 5 active vendors · 0 durable (gold + silver)

  • ●●● Gold — 3+ cycles, currently active
  • ●● Silver — 2 cycles, currently active
  • • Bronze — new this cycle
  • ○ Lapsed — was multi-cycle, now stale
DIGITAL • REIN STRATEGIES new REIN STRATEGIES — bronze tier (1 cycle), 92d since last activity no vendor in slot STRATEGY no vendor in slot no vendor in slot SOFTWARE • BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. new BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. — bronze tier (1 cycle), 85d since last activity no vendor in slot FIELD no vendor in slot no vendor in slot MEDIA • BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. new BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. — bronze tier (1 cycle), 85d since last activity no vendor in slot FUNDRAISING no vendor in slot no vendor in slot PRINT & MAIL • BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. new BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. — bronze tier (1 cycle), 85d since last activity no vendor in slot LEGAL • BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. new BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. — bronze tier (1 cycle), 85d since last activity no vendor in slot BS BOTSFORD, STEVE TECH STACK · last 90d
Supporting categoriesWages & Payroll: — · Travel & Events: — · Admin & Office: — · Contributions & Transfers: —

Tech stack last 180 days · 2025-09-13 → 2026-03-12

8/12 categories filled · 9 active vendors · 0 durable (gold + silver)

  • ●●● Gold — 3+ cycles, currently active
  • ●● Silver — 2 cycles, currently active
  • • Bronze — new this cycle
  • ○ Lapsed — was multi-cycle, now stale
DIGITAL • REIN STRATEGIES new REIN STRATEGIES — bronze tier (1 cycle), 92d since last activity • BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. new BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. — bronze tier (1 cycle), 85d since last activity STRATEGY • BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. new BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. — bronze tier (1 cycle), 85d since last activity no vendor in slot SOFTWARE • BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. new BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. — bronze tier (1 cycle), 85d since last activity no vendor in slot FIELD no vendor in slot no vendor in slot MEDIA • BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. new BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. — bronze tier (1 cycle), 85d since last activity no vendor in slot FUNDRAISING • BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. new BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. — bronze tier (1 cycle), 85d since last activity no vendor in slot PRINT & MAIL • BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. new BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. — bronze tier (1 cycle), 85d since last activity no vendor in slot LEGAL • BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. new BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. — bronze tier (1 cycle), 85d since last activity no vendor in slot BS BOTSFORD, STEVE TECH STACK · last 180d
Supporting categoriesWages & Payroll: — · Travel & Events: BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. · Admin & Office: — · Contributions & Transfers: —

Tech stack last 365 days · 2025-03-12 → 2026-03-12

8/12 categories filled · 9 active vendors · 0 durable (gold + silver)

  • ●●● Gold — 3+ cycles, currently active
  • ●● Silver — 2 cycles, currently active
  • • Bronze — new this cycle
  • ○ Lapsed — was multi-cycle, now stale
DIGITAL • REIN STRATEGIES new REIN STRATEGIES — bronze tier (1 cycle), 92d since last activity • BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. new BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. — bronze tier (1 cycle), 85d since last activity STRATEGY • BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. new BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. — bronze tier (1 cycle), 85d since last activity no vendor in slot SOFTWARE • BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. new BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. — bronze tier (1 cycle), 85d since last activity no vendor in slot FIELD no vendor in slot no vendor in slot MEDIA • BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. new BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. — bronze tier (1 cycle), 85d since last activity no vendor in slot FUNDRAISING • BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. new BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. — bronze tier (1 cycle), 85d since last activity no vendor in slot PRINT & MAIL • BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. new BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. — bronze tier (1 cycle), 85d since last activity no vendor in slot LEGAL • BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. new BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. — bronze tier (1 cycle), 85d since last activity no vendor in slot BS BOTSFORD, STEVE TECH STACK · last 365d
Supporting categoriesWages & Payroll: — · Travel & Events: BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. · Admin & Office: — · Contributions & Transfers: —

No vendor activity in this window.

Top vendors paid last 6 months · top 3

CAUSAL IQ $16K — · 1 txn REIN STRATEGIES $15K — · 1 txn BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. $1K — · 1 txn BS BOTSFORD, STEVE

Top vendors paid last 12 months · top 5

BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. $214K Strategy & Research · 26 txns REIN STRATEGIES $69K Digital · 3 txns CAUSAL IQ $61K Media · 2 txns SHEPHERDBOY ENTERTAINMENT LLC $5K Digital · 2 txns METHOD & MADNESS $800 Media · 1 txn BS BOTSFORD, STEVE
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Money flow: spend by category → top vendor

category → campaign → top vendor

No activity in the last 3 months.

No activity in the last 6 months.

BOTSFORD, STEVE Digital $111K Media $103K Strategy & Research $85K Software & Tech $8K Legal & Compliance $6K Print & Mail $4K Travel & Events $2K Fundraising $124 REIN STRATEGIES $54K BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. $58K BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. $85K BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. $8K BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. $6K BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. $4K BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. $2K BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. $124 Total in: $318K Total out: $216K

12-month spend by category

$341K across 12 months

Apr 25 Mar 26 peak $79K Digital 32% Media 30% Strategy… 30% Legal & … 3% Software… 2% Print & … 1%

Recent activity last 90 days

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Vendors by service category 8 categories

Digital $111K 3 vendors Concentrated · HHI 4581
  • REIN STRATEGIES $54,000 2 disbs regular
    Jan 7, 2026 → Feb 4, 2026 · avg gap 28d between disbursements · last disbursement 212d ago
    DateCategoryPurposeAmount
    Mar 10, 2026 — ADVERTISING - SOCIAL MEDIA $14,500
    Feb 4, 2026 Digital ADVERTISING - SOCIAL MEDIA $27,000
    Jan 7, 2026 Digital ADVERTISING - SOCIAL MEDIA $27,000

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  • BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. $51,500 4 disbs regular
    Sep 12, 2025 → Dec 1, 2025 · avg gap 27d between disbursements · last disbursement 277d ago
    DateCategoryPurposeAmount
    Mar 10, 2026 — IN-KIND - COMPLIANCE CONSULTING $1,020
    Feb 11, 2026 Legal & Compliance IN-KIND - COMPLIANCE SERVICES $2,979
    Feb 10, 2026 Print & Mail IN-KIND - MERCHANDISE $140
    Feb 3, 2026 Print & Mail IN-KIND - MERCHANDISE $1,555
    Jan 31, 2026 Software & Tech IN-KIND - WEBSITE SERVICES $50
    Jan 5, 2026 Media IN-KIND - PODCAST RECORDING $825
    Dec 31, 2025 Media IN-KIND - MEDIA $15,000
    Dec 30, 2025 Software & Tech IN-KIND - WEBSITE SERVICES $50
    Dec 11, 2025 Travel & Events IN-KIND - FOOD AND BEVERAGE $1,700
    Dec 1, 2025 Print & Mail IN-KIND - MERCHANDISE $131

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  • SHEPHERDBOY ENTERTAINMENT LLC $5,000 2 disbs lumpy
    Jan 7, 2026 → Jan 22, 2026 · avg gap 15d between disbursements · last disbursement 225d ago

    No recent disbursement detail available.

    Vendor not yet canonicalized — no profile page.

Media $103K 2 vendors Highly concentrated · HHI 5066
  • BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. $57,699 5 disbs lapsed
    Sep 11, 2025 → Jan 5, 2026 · avg gap 29d between disbursements · last disbursement 242d ago
    DateCategoryPurposeAmount
    Mar 10, 2026 — IN-KIND - COMPLIANCE CONSULTING $1,020
    Feb 11, 2026 Legal & Compliance IN-KIND - COMPLIANCE SERVICES $2,979
    Feb 10, 2026 Print & Mail IN-KIND - MERCHANDISE $140
    Feb 3, 2026 Print & Mail IN-KIND - MERCHANDISE $1,555
    Jan 31, 2026 Software & Tech IN-KIND - WEBSITE SERVICES $50
    Jan 5, 2026 Media IN-KIND - PODCAST RECORDING $825
    Dec 31, 2025 Media IN-KIND - MEDIA $15,000
    Dec 30, 2025 Software & Tech IN-KIND - WEBSITE SERVICES $50
    Dec 11, 2025 Travel & Events IN-KIND - FOOD AND BEVERAGE $1,700
    Dec 1, 2025 Print & Mail IN-KIND - MERCHANDISE $131

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  • CAUSAL IQ $45,800 2 disbs regular
    Jan 7, 2026 → Feb 9, 2026 · avg gap 33d between disbursements · last disbursement 207d ago

    No recent disbursement detail available.

    Vendor not yet canonicalized — no profile page.

Strategy & Research $103K 1 vendors
  • BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. $102,820 5 disbs lumpy
    Aug 29, 2025 → Oct 23, 2025 · avg gap 14d between disbursements · last disbursement 316d ago
    DateCategoryPurposeAmount
    Mar 10, 2026 — IN-KIND - COMPLIANCE CONSULTING $1,020
    Feb 11, 2026 Legal & Compliance IN-KIND - COMPLIANCE SERVICES $2,979
    Feb 10, 2026 Print & Mail IN-KIND - MERCHANDISE $140
    Feb 3, 2026 Print & Mail IN-KIND - MERCHANDISE $1,555
    Jan 31, 2026 Software & Tech IN-KIND - WEBSITE SERVICES $50
    Jan 5, 2026 Media IN-KIND - PODCAST RECORDING $825
    Dec 31, 2025 Media IN-KIND - MEDIA $15,000
    Dec 30, 2025 Software & Tech IN-KIND - WEBSITE SERVICES $50
    Dec 11, 2025 Travel & Events IN-KIND - FOOD AND BEVERAGE $1,700
    Dec 1, 2025 Print & Mail IN-KIND - MERCHANDISE $131

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Legal & Compliance $10K 1 vendors
  • BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. $10,209 5 disbs lapsed
    Aug 6, 2025 → Feb 11, 2026 · avg gap 47d between disbursements · last disbursement 205d ago
    DateCategoryPurposeAmount
    Mar 10, 2026 — IN-KIND - COMPLIANCE CONSULTING $1,020
    Feb 11, 2026 Legal & Compliance IN-KIND - COMPLIANCE SERVICES $2,979
    Feb 10, 2026 Print & Mail IN-KIND - MERCHANDISE $140
    Feb 3, 2026 Print & Mail IN-KIND - MERCHANDISE $1,555
    Jan 31, 2026 Software & Tech IN-KIND - WEBSITE SERVICES $50
    Jan 5, 2026 Media IN-KIND - PODCAST RECORDING $825
    Dec 31, 2025 Media IN-KIND - MEDIA $15,000
    Dec 30, 2025 Software & Tech IN-KIND - WEBSITE SERVICES $50
    Dec 11, 2025 Travel & Events IN-KIND - FOOD AND BEVERAGE $1,700
    Dec 1, 2025 Print & Mail IN-KIND - MERCHANDISE $131

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Software & Tech $9K 1 vendors
  • BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. $8,508 8 disbs lapsed
    Jul 1, 2025 → Jan 31, 2026 · avg gap 31d between disbursements · last disbursement 216d ago
    DateCategoryPurposeAmount
    Mar 10, 2026 — IN-KIND - COMPLIANCE CONSULTING $1,020
    Feb 11, 2026 Legal & Compliance IN-KIND - COMPLIANCE SERVICES $2,979
    Feb 10, 2026 Print & Mail IN-KIND - MERCHANDISE $140
    Feb 3, 2026 Print & Mail IN-KIND - MERCHANDISE $1,555
    Jan 31, 2026 Software & Tech IN-KIND - WEBSITE SERVICES $50
    Jan 5, 2026 Media IN-KIND - PODCAST RECORDING $825
    Dec 31, 2025 Media IN-KIND - MEDIA $15,000
    Dec 30, 2025 Software & Tech IN-KIND - WEBSITE SERVICES $50
    Dec 11, 2025 Travel & Events IN-KIND - FOOD AND BEVERAGE $1,700
    Dec 1, 2025 Print & Mail IN-KIND - MERCHANDISE $131

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Print & Mail $4K 1 vendors
  • BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. $3,851 5 disbs regular
    Nov 19, 2025 → Feb 10, 2026 · avg gap 21d between disbursements · last disbursement 206d ago
    DateCategoryPurposeAmount
    Mar 10, 2026 — IN-KIND - COMPLIANCE CONSULTING $1,020
    Feb 11, 2026 Legal & Compliance IN-KIND - COMPLIANCE SERVICES $2,979
    Feb 10, 2026 Print & Mail IN-KIND - MERCHANDISE $140
    Feb 3, 2026 Print & Mail IN-KIND - MERCHANDISE $1,555
    Jan 31, 2026 Software & Tech IN-KIND - WEBSITE SERVICES $50
    Jan 5, 2026 Media IN-KIND - PODCAST RECORDING $825
    Dec 31, 2025 Media IN-KIND - MEDIA $15,000
    Dec 30, 2025 Software & Tech IN-KIND - WEBSITE SERVICES $50
    Dec 11, 2025 Travel & Events IN-KIND - FOOD AND BEVERAGE $1,700
    Dec 1, 2025 Print & Mail IN-KIND - MERCHANDISE $131

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Travel & Events $2K 1 vendors
  • BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. $1,700 1 disb
    Dec 11, 2025 → Dec 11, 2025
    DateCategoryPurposeAmount
    Mar 10, 2026 — IN-KIND - COMPLIANCE CONSULTING $1,020
    Feb 11, 2026 Legal & Compliance IN-KIND - COMPLIANCE SERVICES $2,979
    Feb 10, 2026 Print & Mail IN-KIND - MERCHANDISE $140
    Feb 3, 2026 Print & Mail IN-KIND - MERCHANDISE $1,555
    Jan 31, 2026 Software & Tech IN-KIND - WEBSITE SERVICES $50
    Jan 5, 2026 Media IN-KIND - PODCAST RECORDING $825
    Dec 31, 2025 Media IN-KIND - MEDIA $15,000
    Dec 30, 2025 Software & Tech IN-KIND - WEBSITE SERVICES $50
    Dec 11, 2025 Travel & Events IN-KIND - FOOD AND BEVERAGE $1,700
    Dec 1, 2025 Print & Mail IN-KIND - MERCHANDISE $131

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Fundraising $124 1 vendors
  • BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. $124 1 disb
    Sep 18, 2025 → Sep 18, 2025
    DateCategoryPurposeAmount
    Mar 10, 2026 — IN-KIND - COMPLIANCE CONSULTING $1,020
    Feb 11, 2026 Legal & Compliance IN-KIND - COMPLIANCE SERVICES $2,979
    Feb 10, 2026 Print & Mail IN-KIND - MERCHANDISE $140
    Feb 3, 2026 Print & Mail IN-KIND - MERCHANDISE $1,555
    Jan 31, 2026 Software & Tech IN-KIND - WEBSITE SERVICES $50
    Jan 5, 2026 Media IN-KIND - PODCAST RECORDING $825
    Dec 31, 2025 Media IN-KIND - MEDIA $15,000
    Dec 30, 2025 Software & Tech IN-KIND - WEBSITE SERVICES $50
    Dec 11, 2025 Travel & Events IN-KIND - FOOD AND BEVERAGE $1,700
    Dec 1, 2025 Print & Mail IN-KIND - MERCHANDISE $131

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Spend by service category

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Spending by category

last 12 months
Digital $111K Media $103K Strategy & Research $85K Software & Tech $8K Legal & Compliance $6K Print & Mail $4K Travel & Events $2K Fundraising $124
Show as table (with disbursement counts)
Category Total spend Disbursements
Digital $110,500 8
Media $103,499 7
Strategy & Research $102,820 5
Legal & Compliance $10,209 5
Software & Tech $8,508 8
Print & Mail $3,851 5
Travel & Events $1,700 1
Fundraising $124 1
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Recent activity last 20 disbursements

Date Vendor Purpose Amount
Mar 12, 2026 CAUSAL IQ ADVERTISING $15,720
Mar 10, 2026 REIN STRATEGIES ADVERTISING - SOCIAL MEDIA $14,500
Mar 10, 2026 BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. IN-KIND - COMPLIANCE CONSULTING $1,020
Feb 11, 2026 BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. IN-KIND - COMPLIANCE SERVICES $2,979
Feb 10, 2026 BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. IN-KIND - MERCHANDISE $140
Feb 9, 2026 CAUSAL IQ ADVERTISING $45,000
Feb 4, 2026 REIN STRATEGIES ADVERTISING - SOCIAL MEDIA $27,000
Feb 3, 2026 BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. IN-KIND - MERCHANDISE $1,555
Jan 31, 2026 BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. IN-KIND - WEBSITE SERVICES $50
Jan 22, 2026 SHEPHERDBOY ENTERTAINMENT LLC ADVERTISING - DIGITAL PRODUCTION $2,500
Jan 7, 2026 SHEPHERDBOY ENTERTAINMENT LLC ADVERTISING - DIGITAL PRODUCTION $2,500
Jan 7, 2026 REIN STRATEGIES ADVERTISING - SOCIAL MEDIA $27,000
Jan 7, 2026 METHOD & MADNESS ADVERTISING $800
Jan 5, 2026 BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. IN-KIND - PODCAST RECORDING $825
Dec 31, 2025 BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. IN-KIND - MEDIA $15,000
Dec 30, 2025 BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. IN-KIND - WEBSITE SERVICES $50
Dec 11, 2025 BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. IN-KIND - FOOD AND BEVERAGE $1,700
Dec 1, 2025 BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. IN-KIND - MERCHANDISE $131
Dec 1, 2025 BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. IN-KIND - DIGITAL ADVERTISING $17,500
Nov 30, 2025 BOTSFORD, STEVE JR. IN-KIND - WEBSITE SERVICES $50
See all 43 disbursements → Download CSV