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Illinois ballot

U.S. House Illinois District 7

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: March 17, 2026

General election

DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Ahmed Salim ran for U.S. House Illinois District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Anita Rao ran for U.S. House Illinois District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateFarmer

Chad Koppie is a farmer and republican candidate running for U.S. House Illinois in their first run for office. Chad Koppie seeks election.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Danica Leigh ran for U.S. House Illinois District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Edward Ward ran for U.S. House Illinois District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrewPublic policy advocate

Jabari Taylor ran for U.S. House Illinois District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Jerico Brown ran for U.S. House Illinois District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewEducator

John McCombs ran for U.S. House Illinois District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Kamaria Kali ran for U.S. House Illinois District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Kip Knutson ran for U.S. House Illinois District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticReal Estate Entrepreneur

La Shawn K. Ford is a real estate entrepreneur.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateConstruction

Lien Choi is a construction worker and disabled individual seeking his first election as an independent to U.S. House Illinois District 7. He emphasizes campaign finance reform, universal healthcare, and universal basic income as economic investments.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Nathan Billips ran for U.S. House Illinois District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Rhonda Sherrod ran for U.S. House Illinois District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Tekita Martinez ran for U.S. House Illinois District 11 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewCustomer Service

William Volny ran for U.S. House Illinois District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Primary

DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Anabel Mendoza is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Illinois District 7 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Anthony Driver Jr. is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Illinois District 7 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvancedFarmer

Chad Koppie is a farmer and republican candidate running for U.S. House Illinois in their first run for office. Chad Koppie seeks election.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateUniversity professor

David Ehrlich is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Illinois District 7 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Felix Tello is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Illinois District 7 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Jason Friedman is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Illinois District 7 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateHuman resources manager

Jazmin Robinson is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Illinois District 7 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Kina Collins is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Illinois District 7 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticAdvancedReal Estate Entrepreneur

La Shawn K. Ford is a real estate entrepreneur.

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Democratic

Melissa Conyears-Ervin is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Illinois District 7 in the 2026 election.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidatePolicy advisor

Patricia Easley is a Republican candidate for U.S. House Illinois District 7 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateLawyer

Reed Showalter is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Illinois District 7 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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Democratic

Richard Boykin is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Illinois District 7 in the 2026 election.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Rory Hoskins is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Illinois District 7 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateDoctor

Thomas Fisher is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Illinois District 7 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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