U.S. Representative
Danny K. Davis
Illinois District 7
DemocratProgressive
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Voting Profile
Legislative Record
Most Active Policy Areas
#1 healthcare#2 budget#3 agriculture#4 defense#5 other
275
Votes Analyzed
Data sources: voteview, congress.gov
Political Position
Ideology Spectrum
-0.49Progressive
Representative Danny K. Davis positions himself on the progressive end of the Democratic Party, with a voting record more liberal than the average Democrat in the House. His NOMINATE score of -0.487 places him solidly within the progressive wing, reflecting consistent support for traditionally liberal policy positions.
LiberalModerateConservative
Democrat avg
More liberal than the average Democrat (-0.38)
Data source: VoteView NOMINATE scores (UCLA/UC San Diego)
Policy Positions
Category Breakdown
275
total votes analyzed
Overview
Danny K. Davis has served as a Democratic Representative from Illinois with a lengthy congressional record spanning multiple decades. His voting patterns demonstrate strong alignment with progressive Democratic priorities, particularly on social welfare and healthcare-related legislation. With 275 recorded votes across various policy areas, Davis has been most active on healthcare issues (147 votes) where his 44% yea rate suggests selective support, likely opposing measures he viewed as insufficiently protective of healthcare access. His higher approval rates on budget (60%) and agriculture (60%) matters indicate stronger support for spending and farm-related legislation. Davis's record shows consistent engagement with defense-related votes (83% yea rate), suggesting support for military funding measures that came before the House during his tenure. His limited but notable votes on education (67% yea) align with traditional Democratic support for education initiatives.
Key Positions
- •Consistently votes with the progressive wing of the Democratic Party
- •Active engagement on healthcare legislation with selective support
- •Strong support for agricultural and budget measures
- •Generally supportive of defense-related legislation
- •Advocacy for education funding initiatives
By Policy Area
Healthcare147
44% yea56% nay
Budget & Spending45
60% yea40% nay
Agriculture43
60% yea40% nay
Defense12
83% yea17% nay
Other10
40% yea60% nay
Banking & Finance9
33% yea67% nay
Analysis updated: January 9, 2026
Campaign Finance
Follow the Money
Includes all authorized campaign committees (principal committee, joint fundraising, and other authorized committees). Outside spending by Super PACs and independent groups is shown separately below. Verify on FEC.gov →
Career: $7.8M
Fundraising Over Time
Raised per election cycleSpent
Contribution Sources
Individual$43K
60%
PAC / Committees$26K
37%
Self-Funded$2K
3%
Individual Breakdown
Itemized (>$200)
$36K
Small Dollar (<$200)
$7K
Donation Sizes
Under $200
$8K · 19%
$200 – 499
$4K · 9%
$500 – 999
$5K · 11%
$1,000 – 1,999
$15K · 34%
$2,000+
$11K · 27%
Share of individual contribution dollars by donation size, current election cycle.
Where the Money Comes From
In-state (IL)$35K · 98%
Out-of-state$640 · 2%
Itemized individual contributions only (donations over $200 report the donor's state). Small-dollar donations are not included because the FEC does not itemize them.
IL
$35K
IN
$250
WA
$250
MA
$140
Top Contributors
Top Contributing Industries
Top Donor Employers
SELF EMPLOYED$5K
NOT EMPLOYED$4K
GLOBAL STRATEGIC ALLIANCE$4K
BOJER FINANCIAL LTD.$4K
UNITED SCAFFOLDING$3K
OWNER$2K
CONLON PUBLIC STRATEGIES$2K
NULL$1K
CISCO$1K
NANIRA LLC$1K
VEIN AND VASCULAR CENTERS$1K
CEO/FOUNDER$1K
Employer as self-reported by itemized donors. “Not Employed” and “Self-Employed” typically rank highest for small-dollar campaigns and include retirees.
Where the Money Goes
Spending by Purpose
Other / Uncategorized
$104K
Materials
$13K
Administrative
$9K
Fundraising
$7K
Advertising
$3K
Loan-repayments
$2K
Purpose categories are self-reported on FEC filings; large “Other” totals are common.
Top Payees
1.$72K
CAPITOLONE SPARK BUSINESS CARD.
2.$14K
HASKINS, JEFFERSON MR.
3.$13K
UNITED STATES TREASURY
4.$8K
MARIOS BUTCHER SHOP
5.$6K
ASHUNTA HOUSE
6.$2K
DAVIS, VERA G. MRS.
7.$2K
DAVIS, DANNY K. MR.
8.$2K
MIDWAY BROADCASTING
Detailed Breakdown
Expenditures
Operating Costs
$117K
Net Operating
$117K
Loans
Candidate Loans
$21K
Refunds
Committee Refunds
$1K
Outside Spending (Super PACs)
Supporting
$1.1M
Opposing
$133
Total Outside Spending
$1.1M
Top Outside Spenders
01
$875KOPPORTUNITY FOR ALL ACTION FUND
+$875K
02
$184KNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
+$184K
03
$963.33FEDERAL INDEPENDENT CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
+$963.33
04
$566.19J STREET
+$566.19
05
$443ILLINOIS PLANNED PARENTHOOD COUNCIL
+$355-$88
06
$132GREATER CHICAGO CAUCUS PAC
+$132
07
$71.72PLANNED PARENTHOOD VOTES
+$71.72
08
$40SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE
+$40
Independent expenditures are made without coordination with the candidate. Source: FEC Schedule E filings.
Coverage: 1/1/2025 – 6/30/2026FEC: H4IL07037Updated: 8/12/2026Source: FEC.gov (all authorized committees)
Voting Record
Congressional Votes
275 votes across 12 categories