U.S. House of Representatives
The 435 voting members of the U.S. House of Representatives are elected from geographical districts. Members act as legislators in the House, which makes up the U.S. Congress along with the Senate. Representatives serve two-year terms.
Candidates
1st District
Jonathan L. Jackson
Incumbent DemocratDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
Christian Maxwell
Republican“I am running to take the concerns of the often-forgotten middle-class American to Washington, D.C., so that our government once again reflects the realities of the families who work hard, play by the rules, and still feel left behind.”
2nd District
Donna Miller
Democrat“I believe in an America where everyone who works hard can afford the essentials.”
Michael Scott Noack
RepublicanDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
3rd District
Delia Ramirez
Incumbent Democrat“I am proud of the work my team and I have done over the last four years, and we look forward to continuing to build on this work.”
Angel Oakley
RepublicanDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
4th District
Patty Garcia
DemocratDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
Lupe Castillo
RepublicanDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
Ed Hershey
Working Class Party“(I am running) to say that the working class needs its own party, its own organization.”
Chris Getty
IndependentDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
5th District
Mike Quigley
Incumbent Democrat"I’m running because families in the 5th District are being squeezed by an affordability crisis, and Congress has not done enough to confront it."
6th District
Sean Casten
Incumbent Democrat“As long as I’m fortunate enough to have this job, I will use my public voice to remind us that we are all Americans first.”
Niki Conforti
Republican“We currently have no representation in Congress from the current seated Democrat. I plan to win the seat in November and give the people a voice.”
7th District
La Shawn K. Ford
Democrat“My mission is clear: reduce costs, safeguard families, build stronger communities, and defend the democracy that makes all of this possible. That is how I will fight every day in Congress.”
Chad Koppie
Republican“My main goal is to propose a constitutional amendment that would say that each human life begins at conception.”
8th District
Melissa L. Bean
Democrat“I’m running to restore the Constitution, checks and balances, and Congressional authority. Then we can get to the business of restoring the American Dream and our American values for the American people.”
Jennifer Davis
Republican“Washington has lost touch with real people. I’m a complete outsider with no party baggage, ready to apply sharp business strategies, data-driven decisions, and analytics to win this race and deliver results.”
9th District
Daniel Biss
Democrat“As a longtime community activist, legislator, and now as mayor, I bring my deep community connections to this race along with a determination to fight for what people need and take on entrenched special interests.”
John Elleson
Republican“I think I have something unique to contribute. I’ve served as a Chicagoland pastor for 40 years and have been part of every area of a person or families life.”
10th District
Brad Schneider
Incumbent Democrat“I am committed to improving the lives of the people in Illinois and throughout the country and to strengthening the institutions and the foundations of democracy that have defined our nation for 250 years.”
Carl Lambrecht
RepublicanDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
11th District
Bill Foster
Incumbent Democrat“I am the only PhD physicist in Congress, and I bring with me a wealth of experience gained from a career that required prioritizing research and scientific evidence to draw conclusions and make recommendations—something we need much more of in Washington.”
Jeff Walter
Republican“I am running for Congress because I believe our country needs principled, experienced leaders who understand how government decisions affect real communities—not just Washington talking points.”
12th District
Julie Fortier
Democrat“We need leadership that looks beyond party lines and prioritizes what is best for our district and its people. I will be that representative — one who puts the needs of District 12 residents first.”
Mike Bost
Incumbent RepublicanDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
13th District
Nikki Budzinski
Incumbent Democrat“I believe I can be the voice our community needs in Washington, focused on two urgent priorities: standing up to Donald Trump and lowering costs for working families.”
Jeff Wilson
Republican“I am running to keep America first and to return Illinois to the great place it should be. Where families and individuals thrive in peace.”
14th District
Lauren Underwood
Incumbent Democrat“I am fighting for an affordable America to bring down the cost of housing, gas, groceries, health care, and child care for working families – and there is still a lot of work to do.”
James T. “Jim” Marter
RepublicanDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
15th District
Jennifer Todd
Democrat“As our next member of Congress, I will fully fund our kids' schools. I will fully fund Medicare and Medicaid, and I will lift our local jobs and economy.”
Mary E. Miller
Incumbent RepublicanDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
16th District
Paul Nolley
Democrat“I believe the people of our district deserve a Representative with an independent spirit who has a finger on the pulse of the average working person.”
Darin LaHood
Incumbent RepublicanDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
17th District
Eric Sorensen
Incumbent Democrat“My neighbors deserve not only a protector, but a strong advocate for their needs, and I look forward to continuing to deliver on that promise.”
Dillan Vancil
Republican“I’m running because our district deserves a better path forward for the next generation, and real relief for the working families and retirees who feel left behind here in Illinois.”
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