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U.S. House Illinois District 13

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

General election

DemocraticIncumbentIdeology -0.32 · ProgressiveGovernment administration

Nikki Budzinski is a Government administration, the incumbent representative. She emphasizes healthcare, energy policy, and economic policy.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Bradley Horges Jr. ran for U.S. House Illinois District 13 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Ellis Taylor ran for U.S. House Illinois District 13 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Emily Lux ran for U.S. House Illinois District 13 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Jeff Wilson is a Navy veteran running for U.S. House in Illinois as a Republican in his first campaign. He emphasizes constitutional protection, reducing costs, and securing the border.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Layne Willhite ran for U.S. House Illinois District 13 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Primary

DemocraticIncumbentIdeology -0.32 · ProgressiveAdvancedGovernment administration

Nikki Budzinski is a Government administration, the incumbent representative. She emphasizes healthcare, energy policy, and economic policy.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateMilitary officer

Dylan Blaha is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Illinois District 13 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvanced

Jeff Wilson is a Navy veteran running for U.S. House in Illinois as a Republican in his first campaign. He emphasizes constitutional protection, reducing costs, and securing the border.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Joshua Loyd is a Republican candidate for U.S. House Illinois District 13 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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