How much does Mike Bost spend on office expenses?

Mike Bost has spent $1,747,132 in taxpayer-funded office expenses year-to-date (through Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2025), including staff compensation, rent and utilities, travel, and other services. The full breakdown with top vendor recipients is available on this profile's Finance tab.

Where does Mike Bost's office budget money go?

The Members' Representational Allowance (MRA) covers official office operations. The largest categories are Staff Compensation (64.4%) and Printing (13.1%). All spending is publicly reported through the House Statement of Disbursements.

How did Mike Bost win their last election?

Mike Bost won the 2024 general election with 74.2% of the vote (272,754 votes), winning by a margin of 48.4 points against 1 opponent.

When is Mike Bost up for re-election?

Mike Bost is up for re-election in 2026. Election Day is November 3, 2026. Their current term ends January 3, 2027. They have served 6 terms in this office. All 435 House seats are up every two years.

What is Mike Bost's current election status?

Mike Bost's current term ends January 3, 2027. They are up for re-election on November 3, 2026. House members serve two-year terms and face election every cycle.

How much campaign money has Mike Bost raised?

According to FEC filings, Mike Bost has raised $806,127 in campaign funds, spent $677,604, and has $480,819 cash on hand.

What is the difference between campaign funds and office spending?

Campaign funds are raised from donors for election purposes and regulated by the FEC. Office spending (MRA) is a separate taxpayer-funded budget allocated to each House member for staff salaries, rent, travel, and official duties. The two cannot be mixed — campaign money cannot pay for official expenses and vice versa.

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Mike Bost

Republican U.S. House • Illinois 12 · Illinois 12

State: Illinois
Phone: (202) 225-5661
Salary: $174,000/year
Tenure: 11 years, 3 months

237

Recorded Votes

Became Law

Bills Sponsored

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Mike Bost is a Republican Representative representing Illinois's 12th District in the 119th Congress (2025–2027). Now in their 6th term, they have cast 237 recorded votes, seen 53 measures become law, and sponsored 19 bills. They won their 2024 election with 74.2% of the vote, a 48.4-point margin. Their office has spent $1,747,132 in taxpayer-funded expenses this period. Up for re-election November 2026.

237 Votes 53 Laws 19 Bills Sponsored 74.2% 2024 Win 6 Terms 2026 Re-election

How congressional sessions work

Each numbered Congress spans two calendar years and is divided into two sessions: the first session (odd-numbered year, e.g., 2025) and the second session (even-numbered year, e.g., 2026). Modern Congresses begin on January 3 of odd-numbered years and end on January 3 two years later, unless a law sets a different date. The House is elected every two years, while Senators serve six-year terms staggered so that roughly one-third of the Senate is up for election every two years.

119-hr2189 2025-03-18 House

Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act

Committee Yea

119-hr3617 2025-05-29 House

Securing Americaâs Critical Minerals Supply Act

Committee Yea

119-hjres72 2025-03-06 House

Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.

Became Law Nay

119-hr261 2025-01-09 House

Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025

Committee Nay

119-hr6644 2025-12-11 House

21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

Committee Yea

119-hr1531 2025-02-24 House

PROTECT Taiwan Act

Committee Yea

119-hjres142 2026-01-22 House

Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.

Became Law Yea

119-hr4090 2025-06-23 House

Critical Mineral Dominance Act

Committee Yea

119-hr3123 2025-04-30 House

Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act

Committee Yea

119-hr980 2025-02-05 House

Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025

Committee Yea

119-hr7148 2026-01-20 House

District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2026

Became Law Yea

119-hr7147 2026-01-20 House

Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026

Committee Yea

119-hr2988 2025-04-24 House

Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act

Committee Nay

119-hr4593 2025-07-22 House

SHOWER Act

Became Law Nay

119-hr2312 2025-03-24 House

Tipped Employee Protection Act

Became Law Nay

119-hr2270 2025-03-21 House

Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act

Committee Nay

119-hr2262 2025-03-21 House

Flexibility for Workers Education Act

Committee Nay

119-hr2683 2025-04-07 House

Remote Access Security Act

Committee Yea

119-hr6938 2026-01-06 House

Science Appropriations Act, 2026

Became Law Yea

119-hr1834 2025-03-04 House

Breaking the Gridlock Act

Committee Nay

Election History

Regular Election Up for Re-election 2026 6 terms served

74.2% 272,754 votes

Won by 48.4 points

Brian Roberts (D) 25.8% 94,875

Source: MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Current Election Status

Current Term Ends January 3, 2027

Term Length 2 years (all House seats)

Next Election November 3, 2026

Status Up for Re-election 2026

Campaign Finance (FEC)

$806,127

Total Raised

$677,604

Total Spent

$480,819

Cash on Hand

Source: Federal Election Commission · Candidate ID: H4IL12060 · Through 02/25/2026 · 2026 Cycle

Taxpayer-Funded Office Spending (MRA)

$1,747,132

Total spent year to date

Through Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2025

$145,594/mo $4,787/day

Staff Compensation 64.4%

$1,125,386

Printing 13.1%

$228,022

Rent & Utilities 6.9%

$121,265

Franked Mail 5.3%

$91,843

Other Services 4.0%

$69,234

Travel 3.8%

$66,538

Supplies 2.4%

$42,660

Top Recipients This Quarter

Mccullough James M. Staff $60,733

Gallagher Main Katherine R. Staff $31,250

Bowersox Lacey L. Staff $29,250

Asbery Kadin S. Staff $21,250

Bone Erika N. Staff $21,250

Source: House Statement of Disbursements · Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2025

Financial Transparency

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House Financial Disclosures Annual reports & stock transaction filings

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OpenSecrets Profile Campaign donors, lobbying, & outside spending

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What The Facts Score

Measured from public voting records, Census district demographics, and CRS bill data. Not an editorial judgment — the same formula applies to every member regardless of party.

District Disconnect

Institutional Tilt

Sponsor Contradiction

100

Ghost Voting

Anomaly Complicity

Did You Know?

sponsor contradiction

Mike Bost co-sponsors Agriculture legislation but voted No on 119-hr3898, which covers the same subject area.

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Institutional Tilt

119-hres426
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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119-hres5
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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119-hres377
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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119-hjres75
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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119-hres1100
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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Sponsor Contradiction

119-hr3898 — PERMIT Act NO
Sponsors Agriculture bills but voted NO on this one

↗ WTVote · ↗ Congress.gov

119-hr6703 — Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act NO
Sponsors Healthcare bills but voted NO on this one

↗ WTVote · ↗ Congress.gov

119-hr845 — Pet and Livestock Protection Act of 2025 NO
Sponsors Environment bills but voted NO on this one

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119-hr3617 — Securing Americaâs Critical Minerals Supply Act NO
Sponsors Technology bills but voted NO on this one

↗ WTVote · ↗ Congress.gov

119-hr1366 — Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2025 NO
Sponsors Environment bills but voted NO on this one

↗ WTVote · ↗ Congress.gov

Methodology: The WTF Score is computed from five equally-party-neutral pillars: District Disconnect (30%), Institutional Tilt (25%), Sponsor Contradiction (20%), Ghost Voting (15%), and Anomaly Complicity (10%). Each uses only public government data. Full methodology →

Sources: Congress.gov · Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · Legislative Dossier on The Honest Copy