Commissioner Kevin Morrison Announces Historic Grassroots Fundraising Numbers On His Congressional Campaign
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jan. 31, 2026
Media contact: press@kevinmorrisonforcongress.com
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Today, Commissioner Kevin Morrison announced historic grassroots fundraising numbers in his campaign for Congress in Illinois’ 8th district. As candidates file quarterly reports with the FEC, Morrison announced 2,668 individual donations to his campaign to date. A whopping 92% of his contributions are under $500, and over half are under $50. These numbers reflect the robust grassroots campaign his fundraising operation has in place, which also include 75% of contributions coming from within Illinois.
As Commissioner, Morrison’s tireless drive and commitment to working collaboratively have earned him the unwavering trust of the community, and his grassroots movement is reflected in the over 180 endorsements his campaign has received from local elected officials and community leaders, the most of any candidate vying for an open congressional seat across the state.
“As we continue the fight to combat corporate greed and ‘The Darling of Wall Street’ in this campaign, as well as four other multi-millionaires attempting to buy this seat, I have been humbled by the groundswell of support from everyday people across the district - working class moms, dads, grandparents chipping in what they can to support a change candidate we desperately need”, Morrison said. “In contrast to many of my opponents, I am not self-funding this campaign, nor did I move into the district to run. My sole focus in Congress will be to represent the hard working families from the communities where I grew up.”
With the March 17th primary election less than seven weeks away, Morrison’s team is taking his message directly to voters - on the phones, door to door, and in mailboxes, and his record of accomplishments is resonating with voters across the district looking for a new generation of leadership in Washington.
ABOUT KEVIN
Kevin Morrison is a Cook County Commissioner and candidate for Congress. In 2018, he made history as the first openly LGBTQ+ and youngest-ever Commissioner, as well as the first Democrat to represent his district after beating the incumbent who was also Chair of the Illinois Republican Party. On the Board, Kevin has been a leader on mental health, small business, the environment, public safety, and tenants’ rights. Kevin has delivered results for working families and marginalized communities.
Kevin was raised in Elk Grove Village, where he attended public schools before graduating from DePaul University in 2013 and UIC Law School in 2024. Kevin Morrison is running for Congress to fight for working people in Illinois and our shared values.
