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Willie Preston

Democratic

Business executive

Willie Preston is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Illinois District 2 in the 2026 election.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Willie Preston was born and lives in Chicago, Illinois. Preston's career experience includes operating a construction firm and working as a carpenter and as an organizer with the Grassroots Alliance for Police Accountability. He has served on the board of the Chicagoland YMCA’s early childhood education program and the Local School Council at Scott Joplin Elementary School.[1]

Campaign money

Raised
$146K
From individuals
$118K
From PACs & party
$12K
Own money
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FEC filings through March 31, 2026.

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Campaign themes

Willie Preston did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2026 Candidate Connection survey.

Released August 19, 2025

Willie Preston did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2024 Candidate Connection survey.

Willie Preston did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

On the 2026 ballot

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

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