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Chris Welch

DemocraticIncumbent

Attorney

Chris Welch is a Democratic candidate for Illinois House of Representatives District 7 in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Chris Welch was born and lives in Chicago, Illinois. Welch earned his B.S. in speech from Northwestern University in 1993 and his J.D. from The John Marshall Law School in 1997. His professional experience includes working as a partner at the law firms Ancel Glick and Sanchez, Daniels & Hoffman Limited Liability Partnership, an associate at the law firm James J. Roche & Associates, and a weekend assignment editor for WGN-TV, Channel 9 News. He also served as president of the board of the Proviso Township High Schools, District 209.[11]

Law:
University of Illinois-Chicago, John Marshall Law School, 1997
Bachelor's:
Northwestern University, 1993
High school:
Proviso West High School

Campaign themes

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Welch's campaign website listed the following issues:[23]

Jobs

Excerpt: "Help create new construction jobs by supporting capital development plans for road construction and school renovation projects"

Education

Excerpt: "Provide full and equal funding of public education while making the cost of education less dependent on real estate taxes"

Crime

Excerpt: "Close gun show loopholes and stiffen penalties on crimes committed with a firearm"

Healthcare

Excerpt: "Provide healthcare to all underprivileged children."

Consumer Protection

Excerpt: "Support strengthening the Consumer Fraud Act and protecting those who have been ripped off by car dealers and those taken advantage of by predatory lenders."

Homeowner Assistance

Excerpt: "Support programs to assist struggling homeowners with refinancing."

On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.

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