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.
District 1
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.
Democratic primary Nominee Jonathan Jackson, incumbent U.S. representative
Endorsements Endorsements in bold were made after the primary elections.
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of February 25, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handJonathan Jackson (D)$311,224$269,895$95,017Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
Republican primary Nominee Christian Maxwell, entrepreneur
Eliminated in primary Marcus Lewis, postal worker and nominee for this district in 2024
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handChristian Maxwell (R)$20,729$328$24,483Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ July 14, 2026 The Cook Political Report February 6, 2025 Inside Elections December 5, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball July 15, 2025
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of April 25, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand Jonathan Jackson (D)$352,025$316,332$89,382 Christian Maxwell (R)$32,135$1,066$35,123Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
District 2
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. Kelly retired to unsuccessfully run for the concurrently-held U.S. senate election.
Democratic primary Nominee Donna Miller, Cook County commissioner from the 6th district (2018–present)
Eliminated in primary Toni Brown, general contractor Yumeka Brown, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago commissioner (2022–present) Eric France, management consultant Jesse Jackson Jr., former U.S. representative (1995–2012) Patrick Keating, attorney Sidney Moore, non-profit founder, social worker, and candidate for Illinois Secretary of State in 2022 Robert Peters, state senator from the 13th district (2019–present) Willie Preston, state senator from the 16th district (2023–present) Adal Regis, nonprofit executive
Declined Robin Kelly, incumbent U.S. representative (ran for U.S. senate)
Endorsements Endorsements in bold were made after the primary elections.
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of February 25, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handYumeka Brown (D)$106,684$62,660$44,023Eric France (D)$22,079$22,298$0Jesse Jackson Jr. (D)$288,250$239,393$48,857Patrick Keating (D)$14,695$9,733$4,962Donna Miller (D)$1,971,084$1,505,780$465,304Robert Peters (D)$1,130,677$942,167$188,509Willie Preston (D)$138,048$126,351$11,697Adal Regis (D)$71,090$58,253$806Source: Federal Election Commission
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error YumekaBrown Jesse DonnaMiller RobertPeters WilliePreston Other UndecidedGlobal Strategy Group (D)December 1–3, 2025400 (LV)± 4.9%9%24%9%5%6%2%45%Lester & Associates (D)July 21–24, 2025500 (LV)–11%21%10%4%3%8%43%
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Republican primary Nominee Michael Noack
Results
Independents and third-party candidates Declared (did not qualify) Ashley Banks (Independent), photographer
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ July 14, 2026 The Cook Political Report February 6, 2025 Inside Elections December 5, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball July 15, 2025
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of April 25, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand Donna Miller (D)$2,331,833$2,262,109$69,724 Michael Noack (R)$0$0$0 Ashley Banks (R)$0$0$0Source: Federal Election Commission
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District 3
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.
Democratic primary Nominee Delia Ramirez, incumbent U.S. representative
Endorsements Endorsements in bold were made after the primary elections.
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of February 25, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handDelia Ramirez (D)$1,200,156$717,982$949,745Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
Republican primary Nominee Angel Oakley, cannabis business consultant and write-in candidate for this district in 2024
Results
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ July 14, 2026 The Cook Political Report February 6, 2025 Inside Elections December 5, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball July 15, 2025
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of April 25, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand Delia Ramirez (D)$1,296,911$783,478$971,005 Angel Oakley (R)$5,039$1,657$3,382Source: Federal Election Commission
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District 4
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.
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 left only one candidate on the Democratic primary ballot; his Chief of Staff, Patty Garcia (no relation). 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." Democratic representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington introduced a motion of disapproval against García for the alleged scheme. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries urged members to oppose the rebuke, calling García "a progressive champion" and "a good man". The motion passed 238-186 with mostly Republican votes.
Several Democrats ran as independents in response to García's actions, though only Chris Getty made the ballot.
Nominee Patty Garcia, chief of staff of incumbent Chuy García
Withdrawn Chuy García, incumbent U.S. representative
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of February 25, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handPatty Garcia (D)$192,292$30,206$162,086Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
Republican primary Nominee Lupe Castillo, pharmacy technician and candidate for this district in 2024
Results
Independents and third-party candidates Declared Lindsay Church (Independent), nonprofit executive Chris Getty (Independent), mayor of Lyons Ed Hershey (Working Class Party), high school teacher and nominee for this district in 2022 and 2024
Failed to qualify Mayra Macías (Independent), former executive director of the Latino Victory Project Byron Sigcho-Lopez (Independent), Chicago alder from the 25th ward (2019–present)
Endorsements
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ July 14, 2026 The Cook Political Report February 6, 2025 Inside Elections December 5, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball July 15, 2025
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of April 25, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand Patty Garcia (D)$270,042$74,690$195,352 Lupe Castillo (R)$0$0$0 Ed Hershey (WCP)$0$0$0 Lindsay Church (I)$0$0$0 Chris Getty (I)$0$0$0 Mayra Macías (I)$227,698$68,571$159,126 Byron Sigcho-Lopez (I)$148,519$43,945$104,574Source: Federal Election Commission
Post-primary endorsements
Forum + 2026 Illinois' 4th congressional district candidate forum Date Host Moderator Link Democratic Republican Working Class Independent Independent Independent IndependentKey: Participant Absent Not invited Invited Withdrawn Patty Garcia Lupe Castillo Ed Hershey Lindsay Church Chris Getty Mayra Macias Byron Sigcho-Lopez1 Apr. 29, 2026 University of Illinois ChicagoCollege Democrats at UICCollege Democrats of Illinois James BeatleyRoberto Gomez-ValadezYouTube 2 Sep. 29, 2026 FOX 32 Chicago Anita BlantonYouTube
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error LupeCastillo (R) PattyGarcia (D) ChrisGetty (I) EdHershey (WCP) UndecidedIndependent Center VoiceJuly 31 – August 1, 2026653 (RV)± 3.8%15%34%9%4%37%
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District 5
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.
Democratic primary Nominee Mike Quigley, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary Matt Conroy, learning and development specialist Ellen Corley, marketing consultant and former teacher Anthony Tamez, member of the Chicago Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (2023–present)
Withdrawn Jonny Bishop, high school teacher and candidate for this district in 2024
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of February 25, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handMike Quigley (D)$540,562$499,809$1,221,936Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
Republican primary Nominee Tommy Hanson, real estate broker and perennial candidate
Eliminated in primary Kimball Ladien, psychiatrist and perennial candidate Barry Wicker, commodities broker
Endorsements
Results
Independents Formed exploratory committee Steve Schwartzberg, church business manager and Democratic candidate for this district in 2018
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ July 14, 2026 The Cook Political Report February 6, 2025 Inside Elections December 5, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball July 15, 2025
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of April 25, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand Mike Quigley (D)$621,679$584,763$1,218,099 Tommy Hanson (R)$0$0$0Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
District 6
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. The 2026 election will be a rematch of the 2024 election.
Democratic primary Nominee Sean Casten, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary Joey Ruzevich, software engineer
Endorsements Endorsements in bold were made after the primary elections.
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of February 25, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handSean Casten (D)$1,585,448$1,085,985$1,193,605Joey Ruzevich (D)$168,973$108,899$0Source: Federal Election Commission
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Republican primary Nominee Niki Conforti, energy consultant and nominee for this district in 2024 and candidate in 2022
Eliminated in primary