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In one of the most-watched Congressional races this election season, six-term incumbent, U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Wheaton), is facing political newcomer Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove).

Learn about the candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in the Nov. 6 election as part of WTTW’s 2018 Voters’ Guide to the General Election.

“I believe that representatives should be transparent and honest about their votes,” says Lauren Underwood. Learn more about this candidate.

“It’s about time that the people of the 11th district have a congressman who knows the meaning of the word representative,” says Nick Stella. Learn more about this candidate.

“You can count on me to continue fighting for an economy that works for all of us, not just those at the top,” says Bill Foster. Learn more about this candidate.

“Our representatives seem to spend more time fighting with each other than listening to us,” says Doug Bennett. Learn more about this candidate.

“You can count on me to continue fighting for an economy that works for all of us, not just those at the top,” says Brad Schneider. Learn more about this candidate.

“No party, politician, family, or corporation, should have a lock on America,” says John Elleson. Learn more about this candidate.

“As much as Trump may want to redefine our country, we ARE a country of immigrants, and that’s what makes America great,” says Jan Schakowsky. Learn more about this candidate.

“The American dream is available to everyone. But it doesn’t come without hardship and sacrifice,” says Jitendra “JD” Diganvker. Learn more about this candidate.

“I’ll be an independent voice for our district – not a rubber stamp for any party or president,” says Sean Casten. Learn more about this candidate.