2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois
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The 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the 17 U.S. representatives from the State of Illinois, one from each of the state's congressional districts. The elections will coincide with other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. Primary elections were held on March 17, 2026.[1]
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November 3, 2026
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District 1
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The 1st district is based in the South Side of Chicago, including portions of Bronzeville, Hyde Park, Grand Crossing, Morgan Park, and Roseland, but also reaches down to the southwest and takes in a collection of exurban and rural areas in Cook County, Will County, and Kankakee County, including New Lenox and Homer Glen. The incumbent is Democrat Jonathan Jackson, who was elected with 65.8% of the vote in 2024.[2]
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Jonathan Jackson, incumbent U.S. representative[3]
Endorsements
Jonathan Jackson
- Labor unions
- Chicago Federation of Labor[4]
- Chicago Teachers Union[5]
- Illinois AFL-CIO[6]
- International Union of Operating Engineers Locals 150 and 399[7][8]
- Plumbers Local 130[9]
- SEIU Heathcare[10]
- SEIU Illinois State Council[11]
- Organizations
- Citizen Action Illinois[12]
- J Street PAC[13]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of February 25, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Jonathan Jackson (D) | $311,224 | $269,895 | $95,017 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[14] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Jonathan Jackson (incumbent) | |||
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Republican primary
Nominee
- Christian Maxwell, entrepreneur[15]
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Declined to endorse
- Newspapers
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Christian Maxwell (R) | $20,729 | $328 | $24,483 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[14] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Christian Maxwell | 12,199 | 64.5 | |
| Republican | Marcus Lewis | 6,715 | 35.5 | |
| Total votes | 18,914 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[18] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[19] | Solid D | December 5, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[20] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[21] | Safe D | September 26, 2025 |
District 2
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The 2nd district includes the far southeast portion of Chicago and part of its southern suburbs, as well as portions of Will, Kankakee, Iroquois, and Vermillion counties along the Indiana border. The incumbent is Democrat Robin Kelly, who was re-elected with 67.6% of the vote in 2024.[2] Kelly retired to unsuccessfully run for the concurrently-held U.S. senate election.[22]
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Donna Miller, Cook County commissioner from the 6th district (2018–present)[23]
Eliminated in primary
- Toni Brown, general contractor[24]
- Yumeka Brown, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago commissioner (2022–present)[25]
- Eric France, management consultant[26]
- Jesse Jackson Jr., former U.S. representative (1995–2012)[27]
- Patrick Keating, attorney[28]
- Sidney Moore, non-profit founder, social worker, and candidate for Illinois Secretary of State in 2022[24]
- Robert Peters, state senator from the 13th district (2019–present)[29]
- Willie Preston, state senator from the 16th district (2023–present)[30]
- Adal Regis, nonprofit executive[31]
Declined
- Robin Kelly, incumbent U.S. representative (ran for U.S. senate)[22]
Endorsements
Yumeka Brown
- State legislators
- Michael Hastings, state senator from the 19th district (2013–present)[32]
- Debbie Meyers-Martin, state representative from the 38th district (2019–present)[32]
- Local officials
- Cam Davis, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago commissioner (2020–present)[32]
- 6 other Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago commissioners[32]
Jesse Jackson Jr.
- U.S. representatives
- Bobby Rush, former IL-01 (1993–2023)[33]
- Statewide officials
- James Meeks, former chair of the Illinois State Board of Education (2015–2019)[34]
- State legislators
- Will Davis, state representative from the 30th district (2003–present)[35]
- Local officials
- Roger Agpawa, mayor of Markham (2018–present)[36]
- Kisha McCaskill, Cook County commissioner from the 5th district (2025–present)[33]
- Individuals
- Jacqueline Jackson, activist (candidate's mother)[37]
- Organizations
- Newspapers
Donna Miller
- Executive branch officials
- Carol Moseley Braun, former ambassador to New Zealand (1999–2001) and Samoa (2000–2001) and U.S. senator (1993–1999)[40]
- U.S. representatives
- Troy Carter, LA-06 (2021–present)[41]
- Lois Frankel, FL-22 (2013–present)[42]
Jan Schakowsky, IL-09 (1993–present)(endorsement rescinded)[43][44]- Brad Schneider, IL-10 (2013–2015, 2017–present)[45]
- Terri Sewell, AL-07 (2011–present)[41]
- State legislators
- Julie Hamos, former state representative from the 18th district (1998–2010)[46]
- Karen May, former state representative from the 58th district (2001–2012)[46]
- Carol Ronen, former state senator from the 7th district (2000–2008)[46]
- William Marovitz, former state senator from the 3rd district (1981–1993)[46]
- Local officials
- Frank Aguilar, Cook County commissioner from the 16th district (2020–present)[47]
- Scott Britton, Cook County commissioner from the 14th district (2018–present)[47]
- John Daley, Cook County commissioner from the 11th district (1992–present)[47]
- Bridget Degnen, Cook County commissioner from the 12th district (2018–present)[47]
- Bridget Gainer, Cook County commissioner from the 10th district (2009–present)[47]
- Lori Lightfoot, former mayor of Chicago (2019–2023)[48]
- Stanley Moore, Cook County commissioner from the 4th district (2013–present)[47]
- Michael Scott Jr., Cook County commissioner from the 2nd district (2024–present)[47]
- Debra Silverstein, Chicago alder from the 50th ward (2011–present)[46]
- Tara Stamps, Cook County commissioner from the 1st district (2023–present)[47]
- Maggie Trevor, Cook County commissioner from the 9th district (2022–present)[47]
- Anna Valencia, Chicago City Clerk (2017–present)[49]
- Individuals
- Ertharin Cousin, former executive director of the World Food Programme (2012–2017)[40]
- Organizations
- Democratic Majority for Israel[50]
- Divine Nine PAC[51]
- Elect Democratic Women[42]
- Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs (co-endorsement with Preston)[52]
- Newspapers
Robert Peters
- U.S. senators
- Bernie Sanders, Vermont (2007–present) (Independent)[54]
- Elizabeth Warren, Massachusetts (2013–present)[55]
- U.S. representatives
- Greg Casar, TX-35 (2023–present)[56]
- Maxwell Frost, FL-10 (2023–present)[56]
- Pramila Jayapal, WA-07 (2017–present)[56]
- Ro Khanna, CA-17 (2017–present)[57]
- Delia Ramirez, IL-03 (2023–present)[58]
- Lateefah Simon, CA-12 (2025–present)[58]
- State legislators
- Christopher Belt, state senator from the 57th district (2019–present)[59]
- Mattie Hunter, state senator from the 3rd district (2003–present)[60]
- Adriane Johnson, state senator from the 30th district (2020–present)[59]
- Abdelnasser Rashid, state representative from the 21st district (2023–present)[61]
- Donne Trotter, former state senator from the 17th district (1993–2018)[59]
- Doris Turner, state senator from the 48th district (2021–present)[59]
- Maurice West, state representative from the 67th district (2019–present)[59]
- Local officials
- Anthony Beale, Chicago alder from the 9th ward (1999–present)[62]
- Matt Martin, Chicago alder from the 47th ward (2019–present)[59]
- Toni Preckwinkle, President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners (2010–present)[63]
- Lamont Robinson, Chicago alder from the 4th ward (2023–present)[59]
- Jeanette Taylor, Chicago alder from the 20th ward (2019–present)[64]
- Desmon Yancy, Chicago alder from the 5th ward (2023–present)[59]
- Party officials
- David Hogg, former vice chair of the Democratic National Committee (2025)[65]
- Labor unions
- Amalgamated Transit Union[66]
- Amalgamated Transit Union Local 241[66]
- Amalgamated Transit Union Local 308[66]
- Cook County College Teachers Union Local 1600[67]
- International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local 17[68]
- International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers[69]
- Iron Workers District Council[70]
- International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Administrative District Council 1[71]
- National Nurses United[72]
- UNITE HERE Local 1[73]
- United Food and Commercial Workers Local 881[74]
- Organizations
- Bend the Arc[75]
- Christopher Street Project[76]
- Citizen Action Illinois[12]
- College Democrats of America[77]
- Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC[56]
- End Citizens United[78]
- Food & Water Action[79]
- IfNotNow[80]
- Indivisible Chicago South Side[81]
- J Street PAC[82]
- Jewish Council on Urban Affairs[83]
- Jewish Voice for Peace Action[84]
- Our Revolution[85]
- Sierra Club Illinois[86]
- Sunrise Movement[87]
- Track AIPAC[88]
- Political parties
Willie Preston
- State legislators
- Javier Cervantes, state senator from the 1st district (2022–present)[90]
Lakesia Collins, state senator from the 5th district (2023–present)[91] (endorsement rescinded)[92]- Rachel Ventura, state senator from the 43rd district (2023–present)[93]
- Local officials
- Howard Brookins, former Chicago alder from the 21st ward (2003–2023)[93]
- Monica Gordon, Cook County Clerk (2024–present)[94]
- Gregory Mitchell, Chicago alder from the 7th ward (2015–present)[81]
- Individuals
- Willie Wilson, businessman[95]
- Labor unions
- Chicago Fire Fighters Union Local 2[71]
- Chicago Fraternal Order of Police[96]
- Illinois Fraternal Order of Police[97]
- Organizations
- Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs (co-endorsement with Miller)[52]
Adal Regis
- Executive branch officials
- David Axelrod, former Senior Advisor to the President (2009–2011)[98]
- Individuals
Declined to endorse
- Local officials
- Bill Lowry, Cook County commissioner from the 3rd district (2018–present)[69]
- Individuals
- Larry Snelling, Chicago Police Superintendent (2023–present)[100]
- Labor unions
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of February 25, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Yumeka Brown (D) | $106,684 | $62,660 | $44,023 |
| Eric France (D) | $22,079 | $22,298 | $0 |
| Jesse Jackson Jr. (D) | $288,250 | $239,393 | $48,857 |
| Patrick Keating (D) | $14,695 | $9,733 | $4,962 |
| Donna Miller (D) | $1,971,084 | $1,505,780 | $465,304 |
| Robert Peters (D) | $1,130,677 | $942,167 | $188,509 |
| Willie Preston (D) | $138,048 | $126,351 | $11,697 |
| Adal Regis (D)[a] | $71,090 | $58,253 | $806 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[102] | |||
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[b] |
Margin of error |
Yumeka Brown |
Jesse Jackson Jr. |
Donna Miller |
Robert Peters |
Willie Preston |
Other | Undecided |
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| Global Strategy Group (D)[103][A] | December 1–3, 2025 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 9% | 24% | 9% | 5% | 6% | 2%[c] | 45% |
| Lester & Associates (D)[104][B] | July 21–24, 2025 | 500 (LV) | – | 11% | 21% | 10% | 4% | 3% | 8%[d] | 43% |
Results
Miller—40–50%
Miller—30–40%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Donna Miller | 33,284 | 40.4 | |
| Democratic | Jesse Jackson Jr. | 23,849 | 29.0 | |
| Democratic | Robert Peters | 9,996 | 12.1 | |
| Democratic | Yumeka Brown | 8,406 | 10.2 | |
| Democratic | Willie Preston | 2,419 | 2.9 | |
| Democratic | Patrick Keating | 1,076 | 1.3 | |
| Democratic | Toni Brown | 963 | 1.2 | |
| Democratic | Sidney Moore | 844 | 1.0 | |
| Democratic | Eric France | 814 | 1.0 | |
| Democratic | Adal Regis | 664 | 0.8 | |
| Total votes | 82,315 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Nominee
- Michael Noack[24]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Michael Noack | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Independents and third-party candidates
Declared
- Ashley Banks (Independent), photographer[105]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[18] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[19] | Solid D | December 5, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[20] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[21] | Safe D | September 26, 2025 |
District 3
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The 3rd district is based in northwestern Chicago, including the neighborhoods of Albany Park, Belmont Cragin, Dunning, Humboldt Park, Irving Park, Logan Square, Montclare, Portage Park, and West Town. It also includes parts of the DuPage County suburbs, taking in all or parts of Addison, Bartlett, Bensenville, Elgin, Elk Grove Village, Elmwood Park, Franklin Park, Glendale Heights, Hanover Park, River Grove, Wayne, West Chicago, Wheaton, and Wood Dale. The incumbent is Democrat Delia Ramirez, who was elected with 67.3% of the vote in 2024.[2]
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Delia Ramirez, incumbent U.S. representative[106]
Endorsements
Delia Ramirez
- Labor unions
- Chicago Federation of Labor[4]
- Chicago Teachers Union[5]
- Illinois AFL-CIO[6]
- International Union of Operating Engineers Locals 150 and 399[7][8]
- Plumbers Local 130[9]
- SEIU Heathcare[10]
- SEIU Illinois State Council[11]
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of February 25, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Delia Ramirez (D) | $1,200,156 | $717,982 | $949,745 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[112] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Delia Ramirez (incumbent) | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Republican primary
Nominee
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Angel Oakley | |||
| Total votes | ||||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[18] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[19] | Solid D | December 5, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[20] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[21] | Safe D | September 26, 2025 |
District 4
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The 4th district is based in southwest Chicago, including Ashburn, Brighton Park, Clearing, Gage Park, Garfield Ridge, South Lawndale, West Elsdon, and West Lawn, and in the western Chicago suburbs, including Cicero and Berwyn. The incumbent is retiring-Democrat Chuy García, who was last elected with 67.5% of the vote.[2][114]
Democratic primary
Incumbent Chuy García, initially filed to run for another term but withdrew his nomination after the deadline to file a nomination passed. This resulted in the House of Representatives passing a motion to rebuke him by a margin of 236–183. He was accused of undermining the electoral process to ensure his Chief of Staff Patty Garcia was the only Democrat on the primary ballot. García said he was retiring for health reasons after consulting his doctor, and his wife asking him to retire. Democratic strategist David Axelrod, slammed Garcia's move as Chicago-style "machine tactics" and "election denial of another kind."[115][116] House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries urged members to oppose the rebuke, calling García "a progressive champion" and "a good man".[117]
Because Chuy García made it impossible to contest the Democratic primary, several registered Democrats are running as Independents: Chris Getty, Mayra Macías, and Byron Sigcho-Lopez.
Nominee
- Patty Garcia, chief of staff of incumbent Chuy García[118]
Withdrawn
- Chuy García, incumbent U.S. representative[118]
Endorsements
Patty Garcia
- U.S. representatives
- Chuy García, IL-04 (2019–present)[118]
- Delia Ramirez, IL-03 (2023–present)[45]
- Statewide officials
- Alexi Giannoulias, secretary of state of illinois (2023–present)[58]
- State legislators
- Don Harmon, president of the Illinois Senate (2020–present) from the 39th district (2003–present)[119]
- Chris Welch, speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives (2021–present) from the 7th district (2013–present)[119]
- Labor unions
- Air Line Pilots Association, International[120]
- Amalgamated Transit Union[120]
- Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen[120]
- Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes[120]
- Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen[120]
- Chicago Federation of Labor[4]
- Illinois AFL-CIO[6]
- International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers[120]
- International Union of Operating Engineers Locals 150 and 399[7][8]
- Laborers' Local 4[120]
- Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council[120]
- National Nurses United[121]
- Plumbers Local 130[9]
- SEIU Heathcare[10]
- SMART Transportation Division[120]
- Teamsters Joint Council 25[120]
- Organizations
- Citizen Action Illinois[12]
- Our Revolution[122]
Chuy García (declined)
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of February 25, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Patty Garcia (D) | $192,292 | $30,206 | $162,086 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[123] | |||
Republican primary
Nominee
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Lupe Castillo | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Independents and third-party candidates
Declared
- Chris Getty (Independent[e]), mayor of Lyons[125]
- Ed Hershey (Working Class Party), high school teacher and nominee for this district in 2022 and 2024.[126]
- Mayra Macías (Independent[f]), former executive director of the Latino Victory Project[127]
- Byron Sigcho-Lopez (Independent[g]), Chicago alder from the 25th ward (2019–present)[128]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Mayra Macías (I) | $125,950 | $4,787 | $121,163 |
| Byron Sigcho-Lopez (I) | $7,061 | $278 | $6,782 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[123] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[18] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[19] | Solid D | December 5, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[20] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[21] | Safe D | September 26, 2025 |
Endorsements
Mayra Macías (I)
Byron Sigcho-Lopez (I)
- Organizations
District 5
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The 5th district includes portions of northern Chicago, including Albany Park, Forest Glen, Lake View, Lincoln Park, Lincoln Square, Norwood Park, North Center, North Park, O'Hare, and West Ridge. It also takes in the northwest Chicago suburbs, including Arlington Heights and Palatine. The incumbent is Democrat Mike Quigley, who was re-elected with 69.0% of the vote in 2024.[2]
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Mike Quigley, incumbent U.S. representative[131]
Eliminated in primary
- Matt Conroy, learning and development specialist[132]
- Ellen Corley, marketing consultant and former teacher[24]
- Anthony Tamez, member of the Chicago Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (2023–present)[133]
Withdrawn
Endorsements
Matt Conroy
- Organizations
Mike Quigley
- Labor unions
- Chicago Federation of Labor[4]
- Illinois AFL-CIO[6]
- International Union of Operating Engineers Locals 150 and 399[7][8]
- Plumbers Local 130[9]
- SEIU Heathcare[10]
- SEIU Illinois State Council[11]
- Organizations
- AIPAC[136]
- Humane World Action Fund[37]
- Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs[52]
- J Street PAC[137]
- Population Connection[138]
- Newspapers
Declined to endorse
- Labor unions
- Cook County College Teachers Union Local 1600[140]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of February 25, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Mike Quigley (D) | $540,562 | $499,809 | $1,221,936 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[141] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Mike Quigley (incumbent) | 70,308 | 65.4 | |
| Democratic | Matt Conroy | 25,908 | 24.1 | |
| Democratic | Ellen Corley | 8,091 | 7.5 | |
| Democratic | Anthony Tamez | 3,124 | 2.9 | |
| Total votes | 107,431 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Nominee
- Tommy Hanson, real estate broker and perennial candidate[24]
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Declined to endorse
- Newspapers
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Tommy Hanson | 11,604 | 71.9 | |
| Republican | Barry Wicker | 2,714 | 16.8 | |
| Republican | Kimball Ladien | 1,816 | 11.3 | |
| Total votes | 16,134 | 100.0 | ||
Independents
Formed exploratory committee
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[18] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[19] | Solid D | December 5, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[20] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[21] | Safe D | September 26, 2025 |
District 6
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The 6th district is based in the southwest Chicago suburbs, including Oak Lawn and Downers Grove, as well as parts of the eastern DuPage County suburbs. The incumbent is Democrat Sean Casten, who was re-elected with 54.2% of the vote in 2024.[2]. The 2026 election will be a rematch of the 2024 election.
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Sean Casten, incumbent U.S. representative[144]
Eliminated in primary
- Joey Ruzevich, software engineer[145]
Endorsements
Sean Casten
- Labor unions
- Chicago Federation of Labor[4]
- Cook County College Teachers Union Local 1600[140]
- Illinois AFL-CIO[6]
- International Union of Operating Engineers Locals 150 and 399[7][8]
- Illinois Federation of Teachers[146]
- Plumbers Local 130[9]
- SEIU Heathcare[10]
- SEIU Illinois State Council[11]
- Organizations
- 314 Action[147]
- Citizen Action Illinois[12]
- Humane World Action Fund[148]
- Jewish Democratic Council of America[149]
- Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs[52]
- J Street PAC[150]
- League of Conservation Voters Action Fund[151]
- Sierra Club[152]
- Newspapers
Joey Ruzevich
- U.S. representatives
- Marie Newman, former IL-03 (2021–2023)[145]
- Labor unions
- National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 4016[83]
- Organizations
- Peace Action[155]
- Track AIPAC[88]
- West Suburban Illinois Democratic Socialists of America[156]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of February 25, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Sean Casten (D) | $1,585,448 | $1,085,985 | $1,193,605 |
| Joey Ruzevich (D) | $168,973 | $108,899 | $0 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[157] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Sean Casten (incumbent) | 68,353 | 75.9 | |
| Democratic | Joey Ruzevich | 21,679 | 24.1 | |
| Total votes | 90,032 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Skylar Duensing, political activist[144]
Endorsements
Niki Conforti
- Newspapers
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of February 25, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Niki Conforti (R) | $253,222 | $222,212 | $36,212 |
| Skylar Duensing (R) | $8,939 | $7,800 | $1,139 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[157] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Niki Conforti | 26,581 | 82.3 | |
| Republican | Skylar Duensing | 5,713 | 17.7 | |
| Total votes | 32,294 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[18] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[19] | Solid D | December 5, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[20] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[21] | Safe D | September 26, 2025 |
District 7
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The 7th district is based in the West Side and downtown of Chicago, including Austin, East Garfield Park, the Loop, the Near North Side, the Near South Side, the Near West Side, North Lawndale, West Garfield Park, and West Town. It also takes in the villages of Oak Park and Maywood. The incumbent is Democrat Danny Davis, who was re-elected with 83.3% of the vote in 2024,[2] however did not run for re-election in 2026.[160]
Democratic primary
Nominee
- La Shawn Ford, state representative from the 8th district (2007–present) and candidate for mayor of Chicago in 2019[161]
Eliminated in primary
- Richard Boykin, former Cook County commissioner from the 1st district (2014–2018), candidate for Cook County Circuit Court Clerk in 2020, and candidate for County Commission president in 2022[162]
- Kina Collins, political organizer and candidate for this district in 2020, 2022, and 2024[163]
- Melissa Conyears Ervin, Chicago City Treasurer (2019–present) and candidate for this district in 2024[162]
- Anthony Driver Jr., executive director of the SEIU Illinois State Council, president of the Chicago Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability, and candidate for Chicago's 20th ward in 2019[164]
- David Ehrlich[24]
- Thomas Fisher, emergency physician[165]
- Jason Friedman, development executive[166]
- Rory Hoskins, mayor of Forest Park[167]
- Anabel Mendoza, advocate[168]
- Jazmin Robinson, HR professional[24]
- Reed Showalter, attorney[169]
- Felix Tello, business consultant[40]
Withdrawn
Declined
- Kam Buckner, speaker pro tempore of the Illinois House of Representatives (2025–present) from the 26th district (2019–present) and candidate for mayor of Chicago in 2023 (running for re-election, endorsed Ford)[171][67]
- Walter Burnett Jr., former vice mayor of Chicago (2023–2025) and alder from the 27th ward (1995–2025) (endorsed Ford)[172][90]
- Danny Davis, incumbent U.S. Representative (endorsed Ford)[161]
Endorsements
Richard Boykin
- State legislators
- William Marovitz, former state senator from the 3rd district (1981–1993)[86]
- Local officials
- Raymond Lopez, Chicago alder from the 15th ward (2015–present)[45]
- Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer (1998–present)[173]
- Silvana Tabares, Chicago alder from the 23rd ward (2018–present)[174]
- Individuals
- Paul Vallas, former CEO of Chicago Public Schools (1995–2001)[175]
- Willie Wilson, businessman[175]
- Organizations
- J Street PAC (co-endorsement with Fisher, Ford, and Friedman)[176]
- National Baptist Convention, USA[177]
- Newspapers
Kina Collins
- U.S. representatives
- Marie Newman, former IL-03 (2021–2023)[178]
- Individuals
- John McCombs, standup comedian and former candidate for this district[163]
- Organizations
- Peace Action[179]
- Track AIPAC (co-endorsement with Mendoza and Showalter)[88]
- College Democrats at UIC[180]
Anthony Driver Jr.
- U.S. representatives
- Greg Casar, TX-35 (2023–present)[181]
- Maxwell Frost, FL-10 (2023–present)[181]
- Chuy García, IL-04 (2019–present)[163]
- Pramila Jayapal, WA-07 (2017–present)[181]
- Delia Ramirez, IL-03 (2023–present)[62]
- State legislators
- Lakesia Collins, state senator from the 5th district (2023–present)[100]
- Labor unions
- Chicago Laborers' District Council[182]
- International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers[67]
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 134[182]
- Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council[73]
- SEIU Heathcare[10]
- SEIU Illinois State Council (candidate's employer)[183]
- Organizations
Melissa Conyears Ervin
- U.S. representatives
- Lois Frankel, FL-22 (2013–present)[186]
- Local officials
- Stephanie Coleman, Chicago alder from the 16th ward (2019–present)[187]
- Lori Lightfoot, former mayor of Chicago (2019–2023)[188]
- Bill Lowry, Cook County commissioner from the 3rd district (2018–present)[28]
- David Moore, Chicago alder from the 17th ward (2015–present)[189]
- Monique Scott, Chicago alder from the 24th ward (2022–present)[187]
- Chris Taliaferro, Chicago alder from the 29th ward (2015–present)[187]
- Anna Valencia, Chicago City Clerk (2017–present)[188]
- William Hall, Chicago alder from the 6th ward (2022–present)[28]
- Labor unions
- Chicago Fire Fighters Union Local 2[190]
- Chicago Teachers Union[5]
- Illinois Federation of Teachers[146]
- Organizations
- AIPAC[191]
- Elect Democratic Women[186]
- Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs (co-endorsement with Friedman)[52]
Thomas Fisher
- U.S. representatives
- Ami Bera, CA-06 (2013–present)[37]
- Herb Conaway, NJ-03 (2025–present)[61]
- Ro Khanna, CA-17 (2017–present)[61]
- Lauren Underwood, IL-14 (2019–present)[192]
- Individuals
- Martin Nesbitt, businessman[101]
- Organizations
- 314 Action[193]
- American College of Physicians[194]
- American Academy of Emergency Medicine[194]
- J Street PAC (co-endorsement with Boykin, Ford, and Friedman)[195]
- Newspapers
La Shawn Ford
- U.S. senators
- Roland Burris, Illinois (2009–2010)[197]
- U.S. representatives
- Danny Davis, IL-07 (1997–present)[161]
- Bobby Rush, former IL-01 (1993–2023)[198]
- Statewide officials
- Pat Quinn, former Governor of Illinois (2009–2015)[199]
- Jesse White, former Illinois Secretary of State (1999–2023)[200]
- State legislators
- Carol Ammons, state representative from the 103rd district (2015–present)[28]
- Diane Blair-Sherlock, state representative from 46th district (2022–present)[107]
- Kam Buckner, speaker pro tempore of the Illinois House of Representatives (2025–present) from the 26th district (2019–present)[67]
- Michael Crawford, state representative from the 31st district (2025–present)[28]
- Fred Crespo, state representative from the 44th district (2007–present)[28]
- Lisa Davis, state representative from the 32nd district (2025–present)[201]
- Anthony DeLuca, state representative from the 80th district (2009–present)[201]
- Daniel Didech, state representative from the 59th district (2019–present)[44]
- Robyn Gabel, Majority Leader of the Illinois House of Representatives (2023–present) from the 18th district (2010–present)[67]
- Jehan Gordon-Booth, former speaker pro tempore of the Illinois House of Representatives (2021–2025) from the 92nd district (2009–present)[67]
- Jay Hoffman, state representative from the 113th district (1991–1997, 1997–2011, 2013–present)[67]
- Mattie Hunter, state senator from the 3rd district (2003–present)[202]
- Emil Jones, former President of the Illinois Senate (2003–2009) from the 14th district (1983–2009)[198]
- Thaddeus Jones, state representative from the 29th district (2011–present) and mayor of Calumet City (2021–present)[28]
- Michael Kelly, state representative from the 15th district (2021–present)[203]
- Kimberly Lightford, Majority Leader of the Illinois Senate (2019–present) from the 4th district (1998–present)[202]
- Camille Lilly, state representative from the 78th district (2010–present)[67]
- Natalie Manley, state representative from the 98th district (2013–present)[201]
- Rita Mayfield, state representative from the 60th district (2010–present)[203]
- Debbie Meyers-Martin, state representative from the 38th district (2019–present)[203]
- Anna Moeller, state representative from the 43rd district (2014–present)[48]
- Suzanne Ness, state representative from the 66th district (2021–present)[201]
- Bob Rita, state representative from 28th district (2003–present)[107]
- Justin Slaughter, state representative from the 27th district (2017–present)[203]
- Nicholas Smith, state representative from the 34th district (2018–present)[67]
- Chris Welch, Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives (2021–present) from the 7th district (2013–present)[204]
- Maurice West, state representative from the 67th district (2019–present)[67]
- Jawaharial Williams, state representative from the 10th district (2019–present)[44]
- Local officials
- Walter Burnett Jr., former vice mayor of Chicago (2023–2025) and alder from the 27th ward (1995–2025)[90]
- Derrick Curtis, Chicago alder from the 18th ward (2015–present)[205]
- Emma Mitts, Chicago alder from the 37th ward (2000–present)[206]
- Labor unions
- Cook County College Teachers Union Local 1600[205]
- Chicago Fraternal Order of Police[96]
- Illinois Fraternal Order of Police[97]
- Organizations
- J Street PAC (co-endorsement with Boykin, Fisher, and Friedman)[207]
Jason Friedman
- Local officials
- Brian Hopkins, Chicago alder from the 2nd ward (2015–present)[192]
- Organizations
- J Street PAC (co-endorsement with Boykin and Ford)[208]
- Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs(co-endorsement with Conyears Ervin)[52]
Anabel Mendoza
- Organizations
- Gen-Z for Change[79]
- Track AIPAC (co-endorsement with Collins and Showalter)[88]
Reed Showalter
- Executive branch officials
- Jonathan Kanter, former U.S. Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division (2021–2024)[209]
- Individuals
- Qasim Rashid, attorney[79]
- Organizations
- Center for Freethought Equality PAC[107]
- Independent Voters of Illinois-Independent Precinct Organization[79]
- Track AIPAC (co-endorsement with Collins and Mendoza)[88]
Danny Davis (declined)
- State legislators
- Rickey Hendon, former state senator from the 5th district (1993–2011)[210]
Declined to endorse
Fundraising
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.
| Campaign finance reports as of February 25, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Richard Boykin (D) | $383,261 | $322,621 | $60,640 |
| Kina Collins (D) | $54,853 | $52,440 | $2,412 |
| Melissa Conyears Ervin (D) | $620,821 | $462,435 | $167,119 |
| Anthony Driver Jr. (D) | $224,180 | $203,557 | $20,623 |
| David Ehrlich (D) | $8,213 | $7,843 | $369 |
| Thomas Fisher (D) | $799,662 | $538,789 | $260,872 |
| La Shawn Ford (D) | $494,774 | $355,660 | $139,113 |
| Jason Friedman (D) | $2,507,058 | $2,121,254 | $385,804 |
| Rory Hoskins (D) | $200,084 | $184,443 | $15,641 |
| Danica Leigh (D) | $9,830 | $9,830 | $0 |
| John McCombs (D) | $9,315 | $9,315 | $0 |
| Anabel Mendoza (D) | $228,238 | $149,087 | $79,150 |
| Jazmin Robinson (D)[h] | $21,214 | $16,315 | $4,899 |
| Reed Showalter (D) | $331,528 | $271,085 | $60,443 |
| Felix Tello (D)[i] | $8,410 | $1,897 | $6,512 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[212] | |||
Polling
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | La Shawn Ford | 23,419 | 24.1 | |
| Democratic | Melissa Conyears Ervin | 20,241 | 20.8 | |
| Democratic | Anthony Driver Jr. | 10,888 | 11.2 | |
| Democratic | Kina Collins | 9,001 | 9.3 | |
| Democratic | Thomas Fisher | 7,278 | 7.5 | |
| Democratic | Jason Friedman | 7,159 | 7.4 | |
| Democratic | Anabel Mendoza | 5,298 | 5.5 | |
| Democratic | Reed Showalter | 4,277 | 4.4 | |
| Democratic | Richard Boykin | 4,012 | 4.1 | |
| Democratic | Jazmin Robinson | 2,629 | 2.7 | |
| Democratic | Rory Hoskins | 1,894 | 1.9 | |
| Democratic | David Ehrlich | 714 | 0.7 | |
| Democratic | Felix Tello | 332 | 0.3 | |
| Total votes | 97,142 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Nominee
- Chad Koppie, member of Kane County Regional Board of Schools and perennial candidate[24]
Eliminated in primary
- Patricia Easley, investment advisor[24]
Endorsements
Declined to endorse
- Newspapers
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chad Koppie | 3,311 | 65.2 | |
| Republican | Patricia Easley | 1,770 | 34.8 | |
| Total votes | 5,081 | 100.0 | ||
Independents
Filed paperwork
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[18] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[19] | Solid D | December 5, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[20] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[21] | Safe D | September 26, 2025 |
District 8
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The 8th district is based in the western outer suburbs of Chicago, including Elgin, Schaumburg, and Des Plaines. The incumbent is Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi, who was re-elected with 57.1% of the vote in 2024.[2] Krishnamoorthi did not seek re-election, instead running unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate in 2026.[217]
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Melissa Bean, former U.S. representative (2005–2011)[218]
Eliminated in primary
- Junaid Ahmed, tech consultant and candidate for this district in 2022[219]
- Yasmeen Bankole, Hanover Park trustee[54]
- Sanjyot Dunung, former member of the UNICEF USA Board of Directors[220]
- Neil Khot, small business owner[221]
- Kevin Morrison, Cook County commissioner from the 15th district (2018–present)[222]
- Dan Tully, attorney and former legal advisor at the U.S. Department of Commerce[223]
- Ryan Vetticad, former U.S. Department of Justice National Security Division employee[224]
Withdrawn
- Christ Kallas, branding expert (endorsed Ahmed)[225]
Declined
- Raja Krishnamoorthi, incumbent U.S. representative (ran for U.S. Senate)[226]
- Anna Moeller, state representative from the 43rd district (2014–present) (running for re-election, endorsed Bankole)[227][45]
- Cristina Castro, state senator from the 22nd district (2017–present) (running for re-election, endorsed Ahmed)[228][229]
Endorsements
Junaid Ahmed
- U.S. senators
- Bernie Sanders, Vermont (2007–present) (Independent)[206]
- Elizabeth Warren, Massachusetts (2013–present)[58]
- U.S. representatives
- Jamaal Bowman, former NY-16 (2021–2025)[101]
- Maxwell Frost, FL-10 (2023–present)[230]
- Chuy García, IL-04 (2019–present)[128]
- Pramila Jayapal, WA-07 (2017–present)[192]
- Ro Khanna, CA-17 (2017–present)[74]
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, NY-14 (2019–present)[177]
- Delia Ramirez, IL-03 (2023–present)[231]
- State legislators
- Cristina Castro, state senator from the 22nd district (2017–present)[229]
- Rachel Ventura, state senator from the 43rd district (2023–present)[232]
- Individuals
- Christ Kallas, branding expert and former candidate for this district[225]
- Organizations
Yasmeen Bankole
- U.S. senators
- Dick Durbin, Illinois (1997–present)[239]
- U.S. representatives
- Bobby Rush, former IL-01 (1993–2023)[225]
- State legislators
- Anna Moeller, state representative from the 43rd district (2014–present)[45]
- Diane Pappas, former state senator from the 23rd district (2022–2023)[240]
- Local officials
- Donna Miller, Cook County commissioner from the 6th district (2018–present)[240]
- Anna Valencia, Chicago City Clerk (2017–present)[241]
- 4 DuPage County Board members[240]
- Labor union
- Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois[242]
- Elgin Professional Firefighters Union Local 439[173]
- International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2061[243]
- International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2340[243]
- National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 2076[244]
- Organizations
Melissa Bean
- U.S. senators
- Tammy Duckworth, Illinois (2017–present)[246]
- U.S. representatives
- Bill Foster, IL-11 (2008–2011, 2013–present)[247]
- Lois Frankel, FL-22 (2013–present)[248]
- Steny Hoyer, MD-05 (1981–present)[249]
- Greg Landsman, OH-01 (2023–present)[250]
- Nancy Pelosi, former Speaker of the House (2007–2011, 2019–2023) from CA-11 (1987–present)[251]
- Scott Peters, CA-50 (2013–present)[45]
- Brad Schneider, IL-10 (2013–2015, 2017–present)[67]
- Debbie Wasserman Schultz, FL-25 (2005–present)[249]
- Greg Stanton, AZ-04 (2019–present)[252]
- Labor unions
- Chicago Fire Fighters Union Local 2[201]
- Chicago Laborers' District Council[84]
- Organizations
- Democratic Majority for Israel[50]
- Elect Democratic Women[248]
- Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs (co-endorsement with Morrison)[52]
- National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare PAC[48]
- NewDem Action Fund[234]
- Newspapers
Sanjyot Dunung
- U.S. representatives
- Organizations
Neil Khot
- U.S. representatives
- Danny Davis, IL-07 (1997–present)[184]
- Shri Thanedar, MI-13 (2023–present)[258]
- State legislators
- Fred Crespo, state representative from the 44th district (2007–present)[44]
- Stephanie Kifowit, state representative from the 84th district (2013–present)[174]
Kevin Morrison
- U.S. representatives
- Becca Balint, VT-AL (2023–present)[259]
- Mike Quigley, IL-05 (2009–present)[259]
- Jan Schakowsky, IL-09 (1993–present)[62]
- Eric Sorensen, IL-17 (2023–present)[260]
- Mark Takano, CA-39 (2013–present)[259]
- Ritchie Torres, NY-15 (2021–present)[259]
- Joe Walsh, former IL-08 (2011–2013) (former Republican)[261]
- State legislators
- Kimberly du Buclet, state representative from the 5th district (2023–present)[259]
- Kelly Cassidy, state representative from the 14th district (2011–present)[260]
- James Clayborne Jr., former majority leader of the Illinois Senate (2009–2019) from the 57th district (1995–2019)[259]
- Lakesia Collins, state senator from the 5th district (2023–present)[91]
- Barbara Flynn Currie, former Majority Leader of the Illinois House of Representatives (1997–2019) from the 25th district (1979–2019)[189]
- Mary Edly-Allen, state senator from the 31st district (2023–present)[259]
- Robyn Gabel, House Majority Leader (2023–present) from the 18th district (2010–present)[48]
- Lauren Beth Gash, former state representative from the 60th district (1993–2001) and Lake County Democratic chair[91]
- Nicolle Grasse, state representative from the 53rd district (2024–present)[262]
- Greg Harris, former Majority Leader of the Illinois House of Representatives (2019–2023) from the 13th district (2006–2023)[260]
- Barbara Hernandez, state representative from the 61st district (2019–present)[91]
- Adriane Johnson, state senator from the 30th district (2020–present)[262]
- Dan Kotowski, former state senator from the 28th district (2007–2015)[263]
- Theresa Mah, state representative from the 24th district (2017–present)[91]
- Robert Martwick, state senator from the 10th district (2019–present)[262]
- Joyce Mason, state representative from the 83rd district (2019–present)[259]
- Mike Simmons, state senator from the 7th district (2021–present)[91]
- Mark Walker, state senator from the 27th district (2024–present)[91]
- Local officials
- Frank Aguilar, Cook County commissioner from the 16th district (2020–present)[91]
- Charles Bernardini, Chicago alder from the 43rd ward (1993–1999)[91]
- Scott Britton, Cook County commissioner from the 14th district (2018–present)[91]
- George Cardenas, member of the Cook County Board of Review from the 1st district (2022–present)[91]
- Thomas Chiola, former judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County from the 8th subcircuit (1994–2009)[189]
- Angela Clay, Chicago alder from the 46th ward (2023–present)[91]
- John Daley, Cook County commissioner from the 11th district (1992–present)[91]
- Bridget Gainer, Cook County commissioner from the 10th district (2009–present)[91]
- Maria Hadden, Chicago alder from the 49th ward (2019–present)[91]
- Fritz Kaegi, Cook County Assessor (2018–present)[91]
- Timmy Knudsen, Chicago alder from the 43rd ward (2022–present)[91]
- Bennett Lawson, Chicago alder from the 44th ward (2023–present)[260]
- Nicole Lee, Chicago alder from the 11th ward (2022–present)[91]
- Bill Lowry, Cook County commissioner from the 3rd district (2018–present)[91]
- Kisha McCaskill, Cook County commissioner from the 5th district (2025–present)[91]
- Stanley Moore, Cook County commissioner from the 4th district (2013–present)[91]
- Josina Morita, Cook County commissioner from the 13th district (2022–present)[91]
- Lamont Robinson, Chicago alder from the 4th ward (2023–present)[260]
- Michael Scott Jr., Cook County commissioner from the 2nd district (2024–present)[91]
- Peter Silvestri, former Cook County commissioner from the 9th district (1994–2022)[91]
- Tara Stamps, Cook County commissioner from the 1st district (2023–present)[91]
- Maggie Trevor, Cook County commissioner from the 9th district (2022–present)[262]
- 5 Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago commissioners[91][79]
- Labor unions
- Cook County College Teachers Union Local 1600[48]
- Illinois Federation of Teachers[146]
- Northwest Suburban Teachers Union Local 1211[264]
- West Suburban Teachers Union Local 571[174]
- Organizations
- Equality PAC[265]
- Illinois National Organization for Women PAC[263]
- Independent Voters of Illinois-Independent Precinct Organization[119]
- Indivisible Elk Grove Township[266]
- Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs (co-endorsement with Bean)[52]
- LGBTQ+ Victory Fund[98]
- National Restaurant Association[225]
- Newspapers
Dan Tully
- Executive branch officials
- Patrick Murphy, former Under Secretary of the Army (2016–2017)[268]
- State legislators
- Marty Moylan, state representative from the 55th district (2011–present)[269]
- Mike Porfirio, state senator from the 11th district (2023–present)[270]
- Local officials
- Bill Conway, Chicago alder from the 34th Ward (2023–present)[271]
- Gil Villegas, Chicago alder from the 36th ward (2015–present)[269]
- Labor unions
- Gasworkers Local 18007[234]
- International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 2[44]
- Organizations
Fundraising
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.
| Campaign finance reports as of February 25, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Junaid Ahmed (D) | $1,367,125 | $1,131,262 | $235,862 |
| Yasmeen Bankole (D) | $447,366 | $326,551 | $120,815 |
| Melissa Bean (D) | $1,642,587 | $1,233,975 | $408,612 |
| Sanjyot Dunung (D) | $362,734 | $343,367 | $19,366 |
| Christ Kallas (D) | $12,725 | $12,725 | $0 |
| Neil Khot (D) | $1,983,578 | $1,814,812 | $168,765 |
| Kevin Morrison (D) | $626,019 | $565,978 | $60,041 |
| Dan Tully (D) | $705,085 | $453,371 | $251,714 |
| Ryan Vetticad (D) | $121,961 | $33,951 | $88,009 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[273] | |||
Polling
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Melissa Bean | 21,910 | 31.8 | |
| Democratic | Junaid Ahmed | 18,384 | 26.7 | |
| Democratic | Dan Tully | 8,755 | 12.7 | |
| Democratic | Yasmeen Bankole | 6,606 | 9.6 | |
| Democratic | Kevin Morrison | 6,205 | 9.0 | |
| Democratic | Neil Khot | 4,623 | 6.7 | |
| Democratic | Sanjyot Dunung | 1,727 | 2.5 | |
| Democratic | Ryan Vetticad | 770 | 1.1 | |
| Total votes | 68,980 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Nominee
- Jennifer Davis, service technology company founder[276]
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Jennifer Davis
- State legislators
- Dan McConchie, former minority leader of the Illinois Senate (2021–2023) from the 26th district (2016–2025)[264]
- Organizations
- Illinois Young Republicans[190]
- Newspapers
Mark Rice
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of February 25, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Jennifer Davis (R) | $621,895 | $411,026 | $210,868 |
| Mark Rice (R) | $139,699 | $123,334 | $117,979 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[273] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jennifer Davis | 14,505 | 51.5 | |
| Republican | Mark Rice | 11,342 | 40.2 | |
| Republican | Kevin Ake | 1,251 | 4.4 | |
| Republican | Herbert Hebein | 1,091 | 3.9 | |
| Total votes | 28,189 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[18] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[19] | Solid D | December 5, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[20] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[21] | Likely D | September 26, 2025 |
District 9
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The 9th district is based in northern Chicago and the North Shore, taking in Evanston and Skokie. The longtime incumbent is Democrat Jan Schakowsky, who was initially elected to the seat in 1998, and re-elected with 68.4% of the vote in 2024.[2] Schakowsky is not running for re-election.[279]
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Daniel Biss, mayor of Evanston (2021–present), state senator from the 9th district (2013–2019), and candidate for governor in 2018[280]
Eliminated in primary
- Kat Abughazaleh, journalist and social media influencer[281]
- Bushra Amiwala, member of the Skokie School District 73½ Board of Education (2019–present) and candidate for the Cook County Board of Commissioners 13th district in 2018[282]
- Phil Andrew, former FBI agent, survivor of the 1988 Winnetka spree[283]
- Patricia Brown[24]
- Jeff Cohen, economist[284]
- Laura Fine, state senator from the 9th district (2019–present)[285]
- Justin Ford, environmental health and safety professional[286]
- Mark Fredrickson[24]
- Hoan Huynh, state representative from the 13th district (2023–present) and candidate for the 5th district in 2022[287]
- Bethany Johnson, data analyst[288]
- Sam Polan, former policy adviser with the North American Aerospace Defense Command[289]
- Nick Pyati, former teacher and federal prosecutor[290]
- Howard Rosenblum, member of the Illinois Human Rights Commission and former CEO of the National Association of the Deaf[291]
- Mike Simmons, state senator from the 7th district (2021–present)[292]
Withdrawn
- David Abrevaya, mathematics teacher[282]
- Miracle Jenkins, community organizer (endorsed Amiwala)[293]
- Bruce Leon, Chicago 50th Ward committeeperson and candidate for the Chicago Board of Education in 2024 (endorsed Andrew)[294]
- Jill Manrique, labor organizer and former member of the Niles Township High School District 219 Board of Education[24]
Declined
- Kelly Cassidy, state representative from the 14th district (2011–present)[295] (endorsed Biss)[296]
- Daniel Didech, state representative from the 59th district (2019–present)[297]
- Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, state representative from the 17th district (2019–present)[297]
- Jan Schakowsky, incumbent U.S. representative[279] (endorsed Biss)[298]
Endorsements
Kat Abughazaleh
- U.S. representatives
- Jamaal Bowman, former NY-16 (2021–2025)[299]
- Ro Khanna, CA-17 (2017–present)[300]
- Ilhan Omar, MN-05 (2019–present)[301]
- Rashida Tlaib, MI-12 (2019–present)[301]
- State legislators
- Abdelnasser Rashid, state representative from the 21st district (2023–present)[301]
- Individuals
- Mark Ruffalo, actor and producer[302]
- Labor unions
- Illinois Nurses Association[62]
- Organizations
- CAIR Action[303]
- Gen-Z for Change[301]
- High School Democrats of America (LGBTQ+ Caucus)[304]
- IfNotNow Chicago[301]
- Justice Democrats[305]
- PAL PAC[306]
- Patriotic Millionaires (co-endorsement with Biss)[307]
- Peace Action[308]
- Progressive Victory[309]
- Sunrise Movement[310]
- Track AIPAC (co-endorsement with Amiwala and Simmons)[88]
- Voters of Tomorrow[301]
Bushra Amiwala
- U.S. representatives
- Marie Newman, former IL-03 (2021–2023)[241]
- Local officials
- Ras Baraka, mayor of Newark (2014–present)[301]
- Individuals
- Miracle Jenkins, community organizer and former candidate for this district[293]
- Organizations
- Indivisible Skokie–Morton Grove–Lincolnwood[199]
- Track AIPAC (co-endorsement with Abughazaleh and Simmons)[88]
- West Suburban Illinois Democratic Socialists of America[m][311]
- Newspapers
Phil Andrew
- State legislators
- Dan Kotowski, former state senator from the 28th district (2007–2015)[301]
- Local officials
- Richard Devine, former Cook County State's Attorney (1996–2008)[92]
- Steve Hagerty, former mayor of Evanston (2017–2021)[312]
- Bruce Leon, Chicago 50th ward committeeperson and former candidate for this seat[294]
- Individuals
- Steve Kerr, coach of the Golden State Warriors[312]
- Labor unions
- Mount Prospect Firefighters Local 4119[78]
- Organizations
- Brady PAC[313]
- Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs (co-endorsement with Biss and Fine)[52]
Daniel Biss
- U.S. senators
- Tammy Duckworth, Illinois (2017–present)[314]
- Elizabeth Warren, Massachusetts (2013–present)[315]
- U.S. representatives
- Sean Casten, IL-06 (2019–present)[316]
- Greg Casar, TX-35 (2023–present)[317]
- Bill Foster, IL-11 (2008–2011, 2013–present)[318]
- Maxwell Frost, FL-10 (2023–present)[317]
- Chuy García, IL-04 (2019–present)[319]
- Pramila Jayapal, WA-07 (2017–present)[317]
- Sarah McBride, DE-AL (2025–present)[58]
- Jamie Raskin, MD-08 (2017–present)[301]
- Jan Schakowsky, IL-09 (1993–present)[320]
- Statewide officials
- Kwame Raoul, attorney general of Illinois (2019–present)[67]
- State legislators
- Mary Beth Canty, state representative from the 54th district (2023–present)[321]
- Kelly Cassidy, state representative from the 14th district (2011–present)[321]
- Sharon Chung, state representative from the 91st district (2023–present)[321]
- Robyn Gabel, House Majority Leader (2023–present) from the 18th district (2010–present)[319]
- Nicolle Grasse, state representative from the 53rd district (2024–present)[321]
- Julie Hamos, former state representative from the 18th district (1998–2010)[322]
- Suzanne Ness, state representative from the 66th district (2021–present)[323]
- Heather Steans, former state senator from the 7th district (2008–2021)[321]
- Mark Walker, state senator from the 27th district (2024–present)[324]
- Local officials
- Holly Kim, Lake County Treasurer (2018–present)[69]
- Timmy Knudsen, Chicago alder from the 43rd ward (2022–present)[325]
- James Lytle, former mayor of Evanston (1977–1985)[326]
- Matt Martin, Chicago alder from the 47th ward (2019–present)[325]
- David Orr, former Cook County Clerk (1990–2018)[322]
- Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer (1998–present)[69]
- Dick Simpson, former Chicago alder from the 44th ward (1971–1979)[322]
- Elizabeth Tisdahl, former mayor of Evanston (2009–2017)[326]
- Tom Tunney, former vice mayor of Chicago (2019–2023) and alder from the 44th ward (2003–2023)[322]
- Andre Vasquez, Chicago alder from the 40th ward (2019–present)[325]
- Labor unions
- Chicago Federation of Labor[4]
- Chicago Teachers Union[5]
- Chicago Laborers' District Council[234]
- Illinois AFL-CIO[6]
- Illinois Federation of Teachers[146]
- Illinois Painters District Council 14[250]
- International Association of Fire Fighters Local 742[327]
- Iron Workers District Council of Chicago & Vicinity[162]
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 134[234]
- International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers District Council 1[301]
- International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150[7]
- Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council[234]
- International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150[7]
- National Nurses United[328]
- Plumbers Local 130[9]
- SEIU Heathcare[10]
- SEIU Illinois State Council[11]
- UNITE HERE Local 1[73]
- United Food and Commercial Workers Local 881[329]
- Organizations
- 314 Action[158]
- Christopher Street Project[330]
- Citizen Action Illinois[12]
- Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC[331]
- Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs (co-endorsement with Andrew and Fine)[52]
- J Street PAC[332]
- League of Conservation Voters[333]
- Natural Resources Defense Council[333]
- Patriotic Millionaires (co-endorsement with Abughazaleh)[334]
- Sierra Club[314]
Laura Fine
- U.S. representatives
- Cheri Bustos, former IL-17 (2013–2023)[62]
- Lois Frankel, FL-22 (2013–present)[335]
- Brad Schneider, IL-10 (2013–2015, 2017–present)[174]
- Norma Torres, CA-35 (2015–present)[301]
- State legislators
- Christopher Belt, state senator from the 57th district (2019–present)[329]
- Meg Loughran Cappel, state senator from the 49th district (2020–present)[329]
- Margaret Croke, state representative from the 12th district (2021–present)[336]
- Barbara Flynn Currie, former majority leader of the Illinois House of Representatives (1997–2019) from the 25th district (1979–2019)[329]
- Mary Edly-Allen, state senator from the 31st district (2023–present)[336]
- Laura Ellman, state senator from the 21st district (2019–present)[336]
- Marcus Evans, state representative from the 33rd district (2012–present)[329]
- Paul Faraci, state senator from the 52nd district (2023–present)[329]
- Sara Feigenholtz, state senator from the 6th district (2020–present)[329]
- Lauren Beth Gash, former state representative from the 60th district (1993–2001) and Lake County Democratic chair[329]
- Suzy Glowiak, state senator from the 19th district (2013–present)[329]
- Michael Hastings, state senator from the 24th district (2019–present)[329]
- Jay Hoffman, state representative from the 113th district (1991–1997, 1997–2011, 2013–present)[329]
- Linda Holmes, state senator from the 42nd district (2007–present)[337]
- Adriane Johnson, state senator from the 30th district (2020–present)[336]
- Gregg Johnson, state representative from the 72nd district (2023–present)[336]
- Natalie Manley, state representative from the 98th district (2013–present)[336]
- Joyce Mason, state representative from the 61st district (2019–present)[329]
- Karen May, former state representative from the 58th district (2001–2012)[329]
- Rita Mayfield, state representative from the 60th district (2010–present)[329]
- Anna Moeller, state representative from the 43rd district (2014–present)[329]
- Julie Morrison, state senator from the 29th district (2013–present)[336]
- Marty Moylan, state representative from the 55th district (2013–present)[336]
- Laura Murphy, state senator from the 28th district (2015–present)[336]
- Tracy Katz Muhl, state representative from the 57th district (2024–present)[336]
- Mike Porfirio, state senator from the 11th district (2023–present)[329]
- Jeffrey Schoenberg, former state senator from the 9th district (2003–2013)[329]
- Carol Sente, former state representative from the 59th district (2009–2019)[329]
- Kathleen Willis, former state representative from the 77th district (2013–2023)[329]
- Local officials
- Scott Britton, Cook County commissioner from the 14th district (2018–present)[336]
- Deb Conroy, chair of the DuPage County Board (2022–present)[336]
- Atour Sargon, Lincolnwood trustee (2019–present)[336]
- Debra Silverstein, Chicago alder from the 50th ward (2011–present)[78]
- Larry Suffredin, former Cook County commissioner from the 13th district (2002–2022)[84]
- Labor unions
- Organizations
- Elect Democratic Women[62]
- Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs (co-endorsement with Andrew and Biss)[52]
- Newspapers
Hoan Huynh
- U.S. representatives
- State legislators
- Gene Wu, minority leader of the Texas House of Representatives (2025–present) from the 137th district (2013–present)[340]
- Local officials
- Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth, Chicago alder from the 48th ward (2023–present)[301]
Howard Rosenblum
- Individuals
- Marlee Matlin, actress[341]
Mike Simmons
- U.S. representatives
- Mark Takano, CA-39 (2013–present)[342]
- Ritchie Torres, NY-15 (2021–present)[342]
- Statewide officials
- Kate Brown, former Governor of Oregon (2015–2023)[301]
- State legislators
- Lakesia Collins, state senator from the 5th district (2023–present)[268]
- Greg Harris, former Majority Leader of the Illinois House of Representatives (2019–2023) from the 13th district (2006–2023)[343]
- Keturah Herron, Kentucky state senator from the 35th district (2025–present)[301]
- Ian Mackey, Missouri state representative from the 99th district (2019–present)[301]
- Brianna Titone, Colorado state representative from the 27th district (2019–present)[301]
- Rachel Ventura, state senator from the 43rd district (2023–present)[343]
- Local officials
- Angela Clay, Chicago alder from the 46th ward (2023–present)[79]
- Maria Hadden, Chicago alder from the 49th ward (2019–present)[343]
- Harry Osterman, former Chicago alder from the 48th ward (2011–2023)[344]
- Labor unions
- Amalgamated Transit Union Locals 241 and 308[204][345]
- Cook County College Teachers Union Local 1600[75]
- Chicago Fire Fighters Union Local 2[250]
- Organizations
- Collective PAC[79]
- Congressional Black Caucus PAC[345]
- Equality PAC[342]
- Indivisible Niles Maine Township[62]
- LGBTQ+ Victory Fund[346]
- Track AIPAC (co-endorsement with Abughazaleh and Amiwala)[88]
Fundraising
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.
| Campaign finance reports as of February 25, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Kat Abughazaleh (D) | $3,359,875 | $2,977,254 | $382,621 |
| Bushra Amiwala (D) | $1,134,018 | $949,350 | $184,667 |
| Phil Andrew (D) | $1,339,123 | $1,166,047 | $173,075 |
| Daniel Biss (D) | $2,539,961 | $1,894,041 | $645,919 |
| Jeff Cohen (D) | $788,225 | $270,048 | $518,176 |
| Laura Fine (D) | $2,556,808 | $2,095,128 | $461,679 |
| Justin Ford (D) | $28,078 | $27,370 | $341 |
| Hoan Huynh (D) | $1,017,941 | $640,503 | $372,812 |
| Miracle Jenkins (D) | $29,445 | $27,184 | $2,261 |
| Bethany Johnson (D) | $2,723 | $486 | $2,237 |
| Bruce Leon (D) | $901,579 | $263,990 | $637,588 |
| Jill Manrique (D) | $5,397 | $5,323 | $73 |
| Sam Polan (D) | $371,106 | $327,023 | $44,082 |
| Nick Pyati (D) | $262,443 | $216,441 | $46,001 |
| Howard Rosenblum (D)[n] | $129,474 | $69,402 | $36,844 |
| Mike Simmons (D) | $414,048 | $278,898 | $135,150 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[349] | |||
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[b] |
Margin of error |
Kat Abughazaleh |
Bushra Amiwala |
Phil Andrew |
Daniel Biss |
Laura Fine |
Hoan Huynh |
Mike Simmons |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling (D)[350][E] | March 9–10, 2026 | 741 (LV) | ± 3.6% | 20% | 6% | 7% | 24% | 14% | 1% | 10% | 1%[o] | 17% |
| Public Policy Polling (D)[351][E] | February 20–21, 2026 | 501 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 17% | 4% | 5% | 24% | 16% | 2% | 6% | 4%[p] | 22% |
| Community Pulse/Molitico (D)[352][F] | February 15–20, 2026 | 638 (RV) | ± 3.9% | 13% | 7% | 4% | 31% | 14% | 2% | 9% | 1%[q] | 21% |
| Impact Research (D)[353][G] | February 5–10, 2026 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 18% | 4% | 7% | 31% | 18% | 3% | 7% | 2%[r] | 11% |
| GBAO Strategies (D)[354][H] | January 26–29, 2026 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 14% | 4% | 4% | 21% | 21% | 2% | 7% | 7%[s] | 23% |
| Impact Research (D)[355][G] | November 4–9, 2025 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 17% | 3% | 3% | 31% | 10% | 4% | 6% | 4%[t] | 21% |
| Data for Progress (D)[356][I] | October 29 – November 3, 2025 | 569 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 18% | 6% | 1% | 18% | 10% | 5% | 6% | 5%[u] | 31% |
| MDW Communications (D)[357][J] | October 14–16, 2025 | 917 (LV) | ± 3.4% | 13% | 2% | 2% | 18% | 9% | 3% | 4% | 1%[v] | 48% |
| MDW Communications (D)[358][J] | June 12–15, 2025 | 899 (LV) | – | 10% | 2% | 0% | 17% | 8% | 3% | 4% | 3%[w] | 53% |
Results
Biss—30–40%
Biss—20–30%
Abughazaleh—30-40%
Biss won the primary election, securing 29.6% of the vote[359] to Abughazaleh's 25.9%.[360] He led the polls in the portions of Cook County and Lake County, while Abughazaleh placed first in the portion of McHenry County.[361]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Daniel Biss | 36,781 | 29.6 | |
| Democratic | Kat Abughazaleh | 32,271 | 25.9 | |
| Democratic | Laura Fine | 25,326 | 20.4 | |
| Democratic | Mike Simmons | 8,654 | 7.0 | |
| Democratic | Phil Andrew | 7,732 | 6.2 | |
| Democratic | Bushra Amiwala | 6,245 | 5.0 | |
| Democratic | Hoan Huynh | 2,177 | 1.7 | |
| Democratic | Patricia Brown | 1,601 | 1.3 | |
| Democratic | Jeff Cohen | 1,043 | 0.8 | |
| Democratic | Justin Ford | 748 | 0.6 | |
| Democratic | Bethany Johnson | 614 | 0.5 | |
| Democratic | Sam Polan | 508 | 0.4 | |
| Democratic | Howard Rosenblum | 296 | 0.2 | |
| Democratic | Nick Pyati | 227 | 0.2 | |
| Democratic | Mark Fredrickson | 214 | 0.2 | |
| Total votes | 124,437 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
John Elleson
- Newspapers
Declined to endorse
- Newspapers
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Paul Friedman (R) | $2,700 | $0 | $2,700 |
| Mark Su (R) | $19,868 | $12,029 | $7,839 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[349] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Elleson | 7,406 | 49.0 | |
| Republican | Paul Friedman | 5,083 | 33.6 | |
| Republican | Rocío Cleveland | 1,433 | 9.5 | |
| Republican | Mark Su | 1,207 | 8.0 | |
| Total votes | 15,129 | 100.0 | ||
Independents
Filed paperwork
- Delila Barrera, behavioral technician and activist[365]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[18] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[19] | Solid D | December 5, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[20] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[21] | Safe D | September 26, 2025 |
District 10
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The 10th district is based in the northern suburbs and exurbs of Chicago, including Mundelein, Northbrook, and Waukegan. The incumbent is Democrat Brad Schneider, who was re-elected with 60.0% of the vote in 2024.[2]
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Brad Schneider, incumbent U.S. representative[24]
Eliminated in primary
- Morgan Coghill, plywood importer[26]
Disqualified
- John Minarcik, pathologist[366]
Withdrawn
- Thomas Rudd, former Lake County coroner[367]
Endorsements
Morgan Coghill
- Organizations
- CAIR Action Midwest[368]
- Track AIPAC[88]
Brad Schneider
- U.S. senators
- Tammy Duckworth, Illinois (2017–present)[369]
- Dick Durbin, Illinois (1997–present)[369]
- U.S. representatives
- Nikki Budzinski, IL-13 (2023–present)[370]
- Bill Foster, IL-11 (2008–2011, 2013–present)[370]
- Sean Casten, IL-06 (2019–present)[370]
- Mike Quigley, IL-05 (2009–present)[370]
- Eric Sorensen, IL-17 (2023–present)[370]
- Statewide officials
- Mike Frerichs, Illinois Treasurer (2015–present)[369]
- Alexi Giannoulias, Illinois Secretary of State (2023–present)[369]
- Susana Mendoza, Illinois Comptroller (2016–present)[369]
- JB Pritzker, Governor of Illinois (2019–present)[369]
- State legislators
- Daniel Didech, state representative from the 59th district (2019–present)[369]
- Mary Edly-Allen, state senator from the 31st district (2023–present)[369]
- Robyn Gabel, Majority Leader of the Illinois House of Representatives (2023–present) from the 18th district (2010–present)[369]
- Lauren Beth Gash, former state representative from the 60th district (1993–2001) and Lake County Democratic chair[369]
- Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, state representative from the 17th district (2019–present)[369]
- Adriane Johnson, state senator from the 30th district (2020–present)[369]
- Joyce Mason, state representative from the 61st district (2019–present)
- Rita Mayfield, state representative from the 60th district (2010–present)
- Bob Morgan, state representative from the 58th district (2019–present)[369]
- Julie Morrison, state senator from the 29th district (2013–present)[369]
- Tracy Katz Muhl, state representative from the 57th district (2024–present)[369]
- Ram Villivalam, state senator from the 8th district (2019–present)[369]
- Mark Walker, state senator from the 24th district (2024–present)[369]
- Local officials
- Scott Britton, Cook County commissioner from the 14th district (2018–present)[369]
- Fritz Kaegi, Cook County Assessor (2018–present)[369]
- Toni Preckwinkle, President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners (2010–present)[369]
- 14 Lake County Board members[369]
- Labor unions
- Chicago Federation of Labor[4]
- Illinois AFL-CIO[6]
- Illinois Federation of Teachers[146]
- International Union of Operating Engineers Locals 150 and 399[7][8]
- Plumbers Local 130[9]
- SEIU Heathcare[10]
- SEIU Illinois State Council[11]
- Organizations
- 314 Action[371]
- AIPAC[136]
- Democratic Majority for Israel[50]
- Humane World Action Fund[148]
- Jewish Democratic Council of America[372]
- Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs[52]
- New Trier Democrats[348]
- Population Connection[138]
- Sierra Club[152]
- Newspapers
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of February 25, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Morgan Coghill (D) | $93,662 | $88,158 | $5,504 |
| Brad Schneider (D) | $2,343,264 | $1,667,725 | $1,646,965 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[375] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Brad Schneider (incumbent) | 53,442 | 79.0 | |
| Democratic | Morgan Coghill | 14,185 | 21.0 | |
| Total votes | 67,627 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Nominee
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Carl Lambrecht | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Independents
Filed paperwork
- Austin Mink[376]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[18] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[19] | Solid D | December 5, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[20] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[21] | Safe D | September 26, 2025 |
District 11
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The 11th district is based in the western suburbs and exurbs of Chicago, including Aurora, Naperville, and Belvidere. The incumbent is Democrat Bill Foster, who was re-elected with 55.6% of the vote in 2024.[2]
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Bill Foster, incumbent U.S. representative[377]
Endorsements
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of February 25, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Bill Foster (D) | $1,518,157 | $878,754 | $2,189,967 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[379] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bill Foster (incumbent) | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Republican primary
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Tedora Brown, home building contractor[24]
- Charles Kim, businessman and candidate for the 14th district in 2024[24]
- Michael Pierce, defense contractor[381]
Endorsements
Jeff Walter
- Newspapers
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of February 25, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Charles Kim (R) | $106,224 | $27,325 | $66,365 |
| Michael Pierce (R) | $94,182 | $61,817 | $32,365 |
| Jeff Walter (R) | $166,310 | $151,682 | $14,628 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[379] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jeff Walter | 13,686 | 42.6 | |
| Republican | Michael Pierce | 12,476 | 38.8 | |
| Republican | Charles Kim | 4,145 | 12.9 | |
| Republican | Tedora Brown | 1,823 | 5.7 | |
| Total votes | 32,130 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[18] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[19] | Solid D | December 5, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[20] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[21] | Safe D | September 26, 2025 |
District 12
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The 12th district is based in southern Illinois, taking in the southeastern St. Louis exurbs. It includes Carbondale, Centralia, Marion, and O'Fallon. The incumbent is Republican Mike Bost, who was re-elected with 74.2% of the vote in 2024.[2]
Republican primary
Nominee
Endorsements
Mike Bost
- Executive Branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th and 47th president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[384]
- Labor unions
- Illinois Fraternal Order of Police[97]
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of February 25, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Mike Bost (R) | $806,127 | $677,604 | $480,818 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[385] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Bost (incumbent) | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Democratic primary
Nominee
Endorsements
Julie Fortier
- Labor unions
- Illinois AFL-CIO[6]
- International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399[8]
- Organizations
- Citizen Action Illinois[12]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of February 25, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Julie Fortier (D) | $27,301 | $7,569 | $19,732 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[385] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Julie Fortier | |||
| Total votes | ||||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[18] | Solid R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[19] | Solid R | December 5, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[20] | Safe R | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[21] | Safe R | September 26, 2025 |
District 13
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The 13th district is based in central Illinois, stretching from the Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area to the eastern St. Louis suburbs and taking in Decatur as well as the state capital, Springfield. The incumbent is Democrat Nikki Budzinski, who was re-elected with 58.1% of the vote in 2024.[2]
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Nikki Budzinski, incumbent U.S. representative[24]
Eliminated in primary
- Dylan Blaha, medical research scientist[387]
Endorsements
Nikki Budzinski
- Labor unions
- American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31[388]
- Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois[388]
- Illinois AFL-CIO[6]
- Illinois Federation of Teachers[146]
- Illinois Pipe Trades Association[388]
- International Union of Operating Engineers Locals 150 and 399[7][8]
- Ironworkers District Council of St. Louis & Vicinity[388]
- Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council[388]
- Midwest Region Laborers[388]
- SEIU Heathcare[10]
- SEIU Illinois State Council[11]
- United Auto Workers[388]
- United Food and Commercial Workers Local 881[388]
- United Mine Workers COMPAC Council[389]
- United Steelworkers District 7[388]
- Organizations
- AIPAC[136]
- Citizen Action Illinois[12]
- Democratic Majority for Israel[50]
- Equality PAC[388]
- Humane World Action Fund[148]
- Illinois Alliance for Retired Americans[388]
- Jewish Democratic Council of America[390]
- Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs[52]
- J Street PAC[391]
- League of Conservation Voters[392]
- National Organization for Women PAC[388]
- Natural Resources Defense Council Action Fund[388]
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund[388]
- Party chapters
- Madison County Democrats[388]
- Newspapers
Dylan Blaha
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of February 25, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Dylan Blaha (D) | $89,622 | $82,792 | $6,830 |
| Nikki Budzinski (D) | $2,140,637 | $1,376,983 | $2,548,387 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[395] | |||
Results
Budzinski—80–90%
Budzinski—70–80%
Budzinski—60–70%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Nikki Budzinski (incumbent) | 43,407 | 75.5 | |
| Democratic | Dylan Blaha | 14,055 | 24.5 | |
| Total votes | 57,462 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Nominee
- Jeff Wilson, Champaign County Board member[396]
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Joshua Loyd
- Newspapers
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of February 25, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Joshua Loyd (R) | $16,776 | $14,321 | $2,824 |
| Jeff Wilson (R) | $203,585 | $154,273 | $49,311 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[395] | |||
Results
Wilson—70–80%
Wilson—60–70%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jeff Wilson | 22,099 | 67.5 | |
| Republican | Joshua Loyd | 10,626 | 32.5 | |
| Total votes | 32,725 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[18] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[19] | Solid D | December 5, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[20] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[21] | Safe D | September 26, 2025 |
District 14
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The 14th district is based in the western exurbs of Chicago, including all or parts of Aurora, DeKalb, Granville, Joliet, Montgomery, Naperville, Oswego, Ottawa, Peru, Plainfield, Shorewood, Spring Valley, Sugar Grove, and Sycamore. The incumbent is Democrat Lauren Underwood, who was re-elected with 55.1% of the vote in 2024.[2]
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Lauren Underwood, incumbent U.S. representative[398]
Endorsements
Lauren Underwood
- U.S. representatives
- Hakeem Jeffries, House Minority Leader (2023–present) from NY-08 (2013–present)[398]
- Labor unions
- Illinois AFL-CIO[6]
- International Union of Operating Engineers Locals 150 and 399[7][8]
- SEIU Heathcare[10]
- SEIU Illinois State Council[11]
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of February 25, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Lauren Underwood (D) | $1,719,428 | $1,600,517 | $1,174,012 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[401] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Lauren Underwood (incumbent) | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Republican primary
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Gary Vician, realtor and former Naperville township supervisor[24]
Declined
- Jed Davis, state representative from the 75th district (2023–present) (running for re-election)[403]
Endorsements
Declined to endorse
- Newspapers
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of February 25, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| James Marter (R) | $84,832 | $54,956 | $33,920 |
| Gary Vician (R) | $67,895 | $65,793 | $3,101 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[401] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James Marter | 22,951 | 75.1 | |
| Republican | Gary Vician | 7,627 | 24.9 | |
| Total votes | 30,578 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[18] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[19] | Solid D | December 5, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[20] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[21] | Safe D | September 26, 2025 |
District 15
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The 15th district is based in the rural areas of central Illinois, stretching from the Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area to the eastern St. Louis suburbs and taking in Quincy. The incumbent is Republican Mary Miller, who was re-elected unopposed in 2024.[2]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Mary Miller, incumbent U.S. representative[24]
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Judy Bowlby
- Newspapers
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of February 25, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Judy Bowlby (R) | $23,953 | $19,269 | $4,683 |
| Mary Miller (R) | $976,300 | $840,153 | $782,403 |
| Ryan Tebrugge (R) | $5,469 | $3,308 | $2,374 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[406] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mary Miller (incumbent) | 64,375 | 73.6 | |
| Republican | Ryan Tebrugge | 12,968 | 14.8 | |
| Republican | Judy Bowlby | 10,107 | 11.6 | |
| Total votes | 87,450 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Jennifer Todd, former nurse[407]
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Paul Davis
- Newspapers
Kyle Nudo
- Labor unions
- Illinois AFL-CIO[6]
- International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399[8]
Jennifer Todd
- Labor unions
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of February 25, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Paul Davis (D) | $78,103 | $74,228 | $3,874 |
| Jennifer Todd (D) | $42,424 | $40,088 | $0 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[406] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jennifer Todd | 13,474 | 45.8 | |
| Democratic | Paul Davis | 9,929 | 33.8 | |
| Democratic | Randy Raley | 3,332 | 11.3 | |
| Democratic | Kyle Nudo | 2,674 | 9.1 | |
| Total votes | 29,409 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[18] | Solid R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[19] | Solid R | December 5, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[20] | Safe R | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[21] | Safe R | September 26, 2025 |
District 16
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The 16th district is based in the rural areas of northern Illinois. The incumbent is Republican Darin LaHood, who was re-elected unopposed in 2024.[2]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Darin LaHood, incumbent U.S. representative[411]
Endorsements
Darin LaHood
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of February 25, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Darin LaHood (R) | $2,641,274 | $1,778,842 | $6,383,714 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[412] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Darin LaHood (incumbent) | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Paul Nolley, nonprofit executive[413]
Endorsements
Paul Nolley
- U.S. representatives
- Labor unions
- Illinois AFL-CIO[6]
- International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399[8]
- United Auto Workers[182]
- Organizations
- Citizen Action Illinois[12]
- Track AIPAC[88]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of February 25, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Paul Nolley (D) | $118,335 | $53,580 | $64,754 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[412] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Paul Nolley | |||
| Total votes | ||||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[18] | Solid R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[19] | Solid R | December 5, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[20] | Safe R | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[21] | Safe R | September 26, 2025 |
District 17
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The 17th district is based in north-central Illinois, stretching from Rockford to the Quad Cities metropolitan area to Bloomington, also taking in Peoria. The incumbent is Democrat Eric Sorensen, who was elected with 54.4% of the vote in 2024.[2]
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Eric Sorensen, incumbent U.S. representative[24]
Endorsements
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of February 25, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Eric Sorensen (D) | $1,571,205 | $723,755 | $960,243 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[419] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Eric Sorensen (incumbent) | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Republican primary
Nominee
- Dillan Vancil, coffee shop owner[420]
Eliminated in primary
- Julie Bickelhaupt, chair of the Carroll County Board[421]
Endorsements
Dillan Vancil
- Newspapers
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of February 25, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Julie Bickelhaupt (R) | $75,288 | $25,047 | $50,241 |
| Dillan Vancil (R) | $177,204 | $156,318 | $41,207 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[419] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dillan Vancil | 19,332 | 58.4 | |
| Republican | Julie Bickelhaupt | 13,748 | 41.6 | |
| Total votes | 33,080 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[18] | Solid D | January 15, 2026 |
| Inside Elections[19] | Solid D | December 5, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[20] | Likely D | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[21] | Safe D | January 25, 2026 |
Notes
- As last reported on December 31, 2025
- Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear - Keating with 2%
- Regis with 5%; France with 3%
- Getty is a registered Democrat, but is running as an independent.
- Macías is a registered Democrat, but is running as an independent.
- Sigcho-Lopez is a registered Democrat, but is running as an independent.
- As last reported on December 31, 2025
- As last reported on September 30, 2025
- "Someone else" with 11%; Showalter and Driver Jr. with 1%
- Dan Tully with 3%
- Yasmeen Bankole and Dan Tully with 3%; "Other candidates" with 1%
- While not a full endorsement, the group gave Amiwala their sole recommendation
- As last reported on December 31, 2025
- Ford with 4%
- "Someone else" with 4%
- Cohen with 1%; Polan with 0%
- "Someone else" with 2%
- "Other" with 3%
- Leon and "Someone Else" with 2%
- "Another candidate" with 4%; Polan with 1%; Cohen and Leon with 0%
- Leon with 1%; Cohen, Ford, Johnson, Manrique, Polan, Pyati, and Rosenblum with 0%
- Villivalam with 3%; Ford, Jenkins, and Pyati with 0%
- Partisan clients
- This poll was sponsored by Miller's campaign
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