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.
Marcus Lewis
Republican“The 1st Congressional District of Illinois is in dire need of competent guidance. The people have been abandoned completely.”
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."
Eric France
DemocratDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
Robert Peters
DemocratDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
Willie Preston
Democrat"I’m a former janitor, butcher, union tradesman and father of six running to give authentic and audacious representation."
Jesse L. Jackson Jr.
Democrat“I am running because the people of Illinois 2nd Congressional District need a representative who brings a lifetime of experience fighting for social justice and economic equality along with experience in Congress and a proven track record of results.”
Yumeka Brown
DemocratDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
Patrick J. "PJK" Keating
DemocratDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
Toni C. Brown
DemocratDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
Sidney Moore
Democrat“I am stepping up because I am willing to give my full effort to building a real plan and delivering real results for the Second District.”
Adal Regis
DemocratDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
Michael Scott Noack
RepublicanDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
3rd District
Delia Ramirez
Incumbent DemocratDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
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.”
5th District
Mike Quigley
Incumbent DemocratDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
Matthew Conroy
DemocratDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
Ellen A. Corley
DemocratDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
Barry Wicker
RepublicanDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
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."
Joseph “Joey” Ruzevich
Democrat“As an elected official, I believe it is your responsibility to use your power to stand up for what is right and advocate for all of the people in your district.”
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."
Skylar Duensing
Republican“I see the divide in Washington and how career politicians are failing the families I network with every day. Government should be serving you the American People and putting your interests first.”
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."
Jazmin J. Robinson
Democrat“I am running because I am tired of watching our government actively harm, and in many cases, kill our people through systemic neglect and weaponized policies.”
Melissa Conyears-Ervin
Democrat"My life, my work, and my values are rooted right here, and I am ready to fight every day for the people who make this district extraordinary."
Jason Friedman
Democrat“I am running for Congress as a Democrat who is unafraid to fight back against the Trump Administration and advocate for Illinois’ 7th District with empathy, common sense, and pragmatism.”
Rory Hoskins
DemocratDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
Reed Showalter
Democrat“In this moment, where we need both recent, relevant federal expertise and a bold progressive vision, I believe that I uniquely offer both.”
Anabel Mendoza
DemocratDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
Anthony Driver Jr.
Democrat"As a union organizer and SEIU leader I’ve delivered wins on healthcare, wages, and community safety. I will bring that organizing experience to Congress to fight corporate influence, expand healthcare, create good union jobs, and hold institutions accountable so our communities have dignity, safety, and opportunity."
Felix Tello
DemocratDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
Kina Collins
DemocratDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
David Ehrlich
DemocratDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
Thomas Fisher
Democrat“I am pursuing public service at a time when health care, democracy, and human dignity are under attack. This moment requires someone who understands, who knows how to fix systems and has the moral clarity to fight for our lives.”
Chad Koppie
Republican“My main goal is to propose a constitutional amendment that would say that each human life begins at conception.”
Patricia “P Rae” Easley
Republican"Illinois’ 7th District deserves representation that is independent, serious, and focused on results. I am running to turn the page on complacency and deliver measurable progress for the families who live and work here."
8th District
Neil Khot
DemocratDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
Yasmeen Bankole
Democrat"I’m running to focus on what matters: lowering costs, protecting our freedoms, growing the middle class, and restoring faith that the government can actually work for people. It’s time for the new leadership this moment demands."
Kevin Morrison
Democrat"I’m running because I believe government should work for everyday people, and because our democracy and basic rights are on the line in this election."
Dan Tully
Democrat“Today, our Constitution, our freedoms, and our democracy are under assault by a president who ignores the rule of law and a Congress that refuses to stand up to him.”
Ryan Vetticad
DemocratDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
Melissa L. Bean
DemocratDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
Junaid Ahmed
Democrat"I am running to bring down costs for working families, stand up to the Trump administration and Abolish ICE, and give every American universal healthcare. We need to send a fighter to Congress, not another career politician that will change nothing."
Sanjyot Dunung
Democrat"Today, the common good is under threat — from division, dysfunction, and a political system that rewards noise over solutions. That’s why I’m leading with a clear, two-pronged strategy: defend our democracy AND build a real path forward for working families."
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."
Kevin Ake
RepublicanDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
Herbert Hebein
RepublicanDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
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.”
Justin Ford
Democrat“We deserve leadership rooted in real work, real accountability, and real results. I’m running to help build that.”
Mike Simmons
Democrat“The current political moment is one of extreme urgency and danger, especially for the most vulnerable communities among us.”
Bushra Amiwala
Democrat“I’m running to ensure federal policy finally works for the families, workers, small businesses, and communities who make IL-9 home.”
Patricia A. Brown
DemocratDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
Jeff Cohen
DemocratDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
Laura Fine
Democrat“Over 13 years in the General Assembly, I have taken on the biggest bullies, including the insurance lobby and corporate polluters, and I have won. My approach is about more than just progressive values. It is about progressive results.”
Phil Andrew
Democrat“Our country and democracy are in crisis. I’m running for Congress to restore balance and faith in our government by bringing principled and mission-driven leadership to Illinois' 9th District.”
Nick Pyati
DemocratDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
Kat Abughazaleh
DemocratDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
Sam Polan
DemocratDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
Bethany Johnson
DemocratDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
Howard Rosenblum
DemocratDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
Hoan Huynh
DemocratDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
Mark Arnold Fredrickson
DemocratDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
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.”
Paul Friedman
Republican“I believe that the People’s House, the House of Representatives, is in desperate need of repair and that the Article One powers bestowed upon Congress need to be re-energized and exercised fully.”
Rocio Cleveland
RepublicanDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
10th District
Brad Schneider
Incumbent DemocratDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
Morgan Coghill
Democrat“We are in need of more aggressive and progressive leaders. We need to not just punch back against MAGA, but punch first.”
Carl Lambrecht
RepublicanDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
11th District
Bill Foster
Incumbent DemocratDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
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.”
Michael Pierce
RepublicanDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
Tedora Brown
RepublicanDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
Charlie Kim
RepublicanDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
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.”
Dylan Blaha
Democrat“I’m running for office because I’ve always felt a deep responsibility to serve my country and stand up for people who are too often ignored by those in power. ”
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.”
Joshua Loyd
RepublicanDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
14th District
Lauren Underwood
Incumbent DemocratDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
Gary Vician
Republican“(I am running) to lower costs, bring back good paying jobs, establish safe streets, support seniors and veterans, protect constitutional liberties, term limits for politicians and bureaucrats, term limits, reduce energy costs by expanding all effective energy sources.”
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.”
Randy Raley
Democrat“I want to bring our fair share of federal resources back to the district and put them to work strengthening infrastructure, schools, and healthcare. I want to support family farmers and help create real opportunities so young people can build a future here instead of feeling like they have to leave.”
Paul Davis
Democrat“We need a representative in the United States Congress who will fight to bring Federal funding back to our district to help with these needs.”
Kyle Nudo
DemocratDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
Judy Bowlby
Republican“I want to work with Congress to pass legislation that addresses kitchen table issues facing middle income families, the unstable markets for farmers, and the struggles of small businesses in rural communities.”
Mary E. Miller
Incumbent RepublicanDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
Ryan Tebrugge
Republican“For too long, Washington has been full of politicians who talk, point fingers, and chase attention while everyday families are left paying the price.”
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 DemocratDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
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.”
Julie Bickelhaupt
RepublicanDid not participate in the 2026 voter guide.
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