John Goodman

John Goodman (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Illinois. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on March 17, 2026.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

We the People — not parties, not politics. The heartbeat that hums beneath every hometown, every voice that refuses to be forgotten. We are the chorus, the builders, the dreamers who still believe in better. We rise for unity, not division; for purpose, not power. Together, we write the next verse of the American story — one that belongs to everyone, from every walk, every creed, every corner. Because in the end, it’s still us: We the People.Still of the people. Still by the people. Always for the people — every voice, every heart, every person who dares to care. Because a person’s a person, no matter how small, how loud, or how late to the call. We rise not for power, but for purpose. Not for party, but for promise. From city streets to country roads, from dreamers to doers — we stand together, hand in hand, shaping tomorrow in the only way that ever worked: of the people, by the people, for us all.It’s not about left or right — it’s about all of us united as one nation. Building, a future, that ensures safety, equality, and the pursuit of happiness for all.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I’m fighting for seniors, veterans, children, and people with disabilities. Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare must be protected and returned to the trust they were meant to be—it’s been treated as the left’s piggy bank since LBJ. This is the Land of Lincoln: if we send people to fight, we must ensure proper care of them when they return. Veterans and disabled Americans face long waits and barriers. Our kids need real investment in education. Prioritizing these groups builds a stronger, fairer Illinois for all. Ensuring we the people proceed to keep moving forwards not backwards.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Right now, the Chicagoland Patriots stand proudly as the first to endorse this campaign — a grassroots force built on courage, conviction, and community. Their support represents more than politics; it’s a promise to restore trust, empower neighbors, and remind every Illinoisan that real change begins with us. This is only the beginning — because when the people rise together, no special interest, no lobby, and no label can drown out our united voice for a stronger, freer Illinois.