Jerico Brown
Jerico Brown (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Illinois' 7th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on March 17, 2026.[source]
Brown completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2026
See also: Illinois' 7th Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on March 17, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. Additional general election candidates will be added here following the primary.
General election for U.S. House Illinois District 7
Tekita Martinez, Nathan Billips, and Anita Rao are running in the general election for U.S. House Illinois District 7 on November 3, 2026.
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| Tekita Martinez (R) | ||
 | Nathan Billips (Independent) | |
| Anita Rao (Independent) | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 7
The following candidates are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 7 on March 17, 2026.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 7
Patricia Easley and Chad Koppie are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 7 on March 17, 2026.
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 | Patricia Easley | |
 | Chad Koppie | |
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Jerico Brown completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Brown's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- I’m Jerico Brown, and I’m running for Congress in Illinois’ 7th District to put our community’s needs first. With 14 years serving as a pastor and a lifelong commitment to affordable housing, violence prevention, and supporting the unhoused, I know what it means to stand up for people who need it most. Let’s build a future where everyone has a fair shot!
- Our district deserves a representative who listens, acts, and leads with heart. I’m Jerico Brown—pastor, community leader, and your neighbor. My fight for affordable housing, mental health access, and a living wage comes from listening to you. Join our movement for change that’s powered by people, not politics!
- Our community deserves leadership that puts people over politics. Donald Trump’s influence has held us back for too long. I’m Jerico Brown, and I’m running for Congress to restore integrity, compassion, and real progress in Washington. Together, we can turn the page and build a future that works for everyone.
Everyone deserves a safe, stable place to call home. I’ve worked on the front lines of affordable housing initiatives, and I’ll fight in Congress to expand access and protect tenants’ rights.
2. Mental Health Access:
Mental health is health—period. I believe in breaking the stigma and making quality mental health care available and affordable for all, especially for our most vulnerable neighbors.
3. Raising the Minimum Wage:
Hard work should always pay off. I’m committed to raising the minimum wage so every working family in our district can thrive, not just survive.
4. Taxing the Wealthy:
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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