Congress › 16th District
Paul Nolley D
Candidate for the U.S. House, Illinois's 16th District
| Election | Votes | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 17, 2026 primary (Democratic) | 38,665 | 100% | nominated |
Campaign money, 2025–26
$415,748raised
$350,687from individuals
$63,476from PACs and parties
$1,585from the candidate (incl. loans)
$185,607spent
$230,141cash on hand on June 30, 2026
Outside spending (independent expenditures by PACs and others): $10 for them.
Top PAC and party givers
| Int'l Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers (ipal) | $10,000 |
| International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Political Action Committee | $10,000 |
| UA Union Plumbers & Pipefitters Vote! PAC (united Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada) Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 22 PAC Inc | $10,000 |
| International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers Political Action League | $10,000 |
| UAW - V - CAP (UAW Voluntary Community Action Program) 'int'l Union United Automobile Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers of America UAW | $10,000 |
| International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Campaign Assistance Fund International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmith, Forgers & Helpe | $6,000 |
| National Elevator Constructors Pac/ Intn'l Union of Elevator Constructors (NEC PAC) Int'l Union of Elevator Constructors | $2,500 |
| Int'l Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers | $2,500 |
| Oversight Action Fund | $1,000 |
| Storm PAC | $1,000 |
Top individual givers
| Kathryn Weibel Retired, Galena | $7,262 |
| Randall Bay Principal, Easterseals, Rockton | $7,000 |
| Michael Paul Chiarelli Retired, Galena | $7,000 |
| Christine Perks Doctor, OSF MED. Center, Peoria | $7,000 |
| Judith Chiarelli Not Employed, Galena | $6,862 |
| Brian Russell Peoria | $6,790 |
| Diane Teresa Not Employed, Morton | $5,300 |
| Brian Lowry Engineer, Caterpillar, Washington | $4,450 |
| Nanette Hoff Not Employed, Elizabeth | $4,051 |
| Gale Jesse Not Employed, Morton | $3,940 |
Givers' totals are their itemized contributions in the period as the campaign reported them, before any refunds or redesignations: a donor may give for both the primary and the general election, and a candidate who loses the primary returns what was given for the general, so a total can be more than what the campaign kept.
From the Federal Election Commission's data files, through June 30, 2026. Every report on fec.gov.
Financial disclosure
$65,022 – $331,000assets, 2026 candidate report
$25,001 – $65,000debts
$33,750earned income listed (them and spouse)
From their 2026 candidate report, filed August 13, 2026. Values are the ranges filers choose from; totals add up the bottoms and the tops. Owner: SP spouse, JT joint, DC dependent child, blank the filer.
Assets and unearned income 23
| Asset | Owner | Value | Income type | Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Start 529 Plan [5F] | $1,001 - $15,000 | Tax-Deferred | ||
| Capital One Bank - Savings [BA] | $1 - $1,000 | Interest | $1 - $200 · None | |
| Chase Bank - Checking Account [BA] | $1,001 - $15,000 | None | ||
| Chase Bank Checking Account [BA] | $1,001 - $15,000 | None | ||
| Goldman Sachs Bank - Savings [BA] | $1 - $1,000 | Interest | $1 - $200 · $1 - $200 | |
| Members Alliance Credit Union - Savings Act [BA] | $1,001 - $15,000 | None | ||
| Members Alliance Credit Union Checking [BA] | $1,001 - $15,000 | None | ||
| SoFi Bank N.A. [BA] | $1,001 - $15,000 | Interest | $1 - $200 · None | |
| St. Charles Bank - Savings Acct [BA] | $1,001 - $15,000 | Interest | $1 - $200 · $1 - $200 | |
| Teacher Pension Plan with ITRS [PE] in Illinois Teacher Retirement System | SP | Undetermined | None | |
| iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG) [EF] in IRA for Paul Nolley | $1,001 - $15,000 | Dividends | $1 - $200 · $1 - $200 | |
| iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF (EMB) [EF] in IRA for Paul Nolley | $1 - $1,000 | Dividends | $1 - $200 · None | |
| JPMorgan Core Plus Bond ETF (JCPB) [EF] in IRA for Paul Nolley | $1 - $1,000 | Dividends | $1 - $200 · None | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF (SPLG) [EF] in IRA for Paul Nolley | $1,001 - $15,000 | Dividends | $1 - $200 · $1 - $200 | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 400 Mid Cap ETF (SPMD) [EF] in IRA for Paul Nolley | $1,001 - $15,000 | None | ||
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF (SPSM) [EF] in IRA for Paul Nolley | $1,001 - $15,000 | Dividends | $1 - $200 · None | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (VWOB) [EF] in IRA for Paul Nolley | $1 - $1,000 | Dividends | $1 - $200 · None | |
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA) [EF] in IRA for Paul Nolley | $1,001 - $15,000 | None | ||
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO) [EF] in IRA for Paul Nolley | $1,001 - $15,000 | None | ||
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (BNDX) [EF] in IRA for Paul Nolley | $1 - $1,000 | Dividends | $1 - $200 · None | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) [EF] in IRA for Paul Nolley | $1,001 - $15,000 | Dividends | $1 - $200 · $1 - $200 | |
| Northern IL Annuity Fund - defined contribution profit sharing plan [OT] in Northern Illinois Annuity Fund defined contribution profit sharing plan | $50,001 - $100,000 | Capital Gains | $201 - $1,000 · $1,001 - $2,500 | |
| YMCA Retirement Fund - Defined contribution retirement account [OT] in YMCA Retirement Fund retirement account from previous employer. | $1,001 - $15,000 | Interest | $201 - $1,000 · $201 - $1,000 |
Earned income 2
| Source | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project First Rate | Salary/Wages | $33,750.00 · $102,271.00 |
| Harlem School District | Spouse Salary | N/A · N/A |
Debts 2
| Creditor | Owner | Type | Since | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Dept of Education | Student loans | August 2023 | $10,000 - $15,000 | |
| US Dept of Education | Student loans | May 2024 | $15,001 - $50,000 |
Positions outside Congress 3
| Organization | Position |
|---|---|
| Growth Dimensions | Board Member |
| Project First Rate | Executive Director |
| The Workforce Connection | Board Member & Treasurer |
Filings
| Report | Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Candidate report | 2026-08-13 | |
| 2026 Extension | 2026-05-13 | |
| 2025 Candidate report | 2025-08-11 | |
| 2025 Extension | 2025-05-14 |
From the Clerk of the House (disclosures-clerk.house.gov). Each report links to the official PDF.