Lindsay Church
Lindsay Church (independent) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Illinois' 4th Congressional District. Church declared candidacy for the general election scheduled on November 3, 2026.
Church completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Lindsay Church served in the U.S. Navy from 2008 to 2012. Church earned an associate degree from the Defense Language Institute in 2009, a bachelor's degree from the University of Washington in 2014, and a graduate degree from the University of Washington in 2016. Her career experience includes working as a nonprofit executive director.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Illinois' 4th Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for U.S. House Illinois District 4
The following candidates are running in the general election for U.S. House Illinois District 4 on November 3, 2026.
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 | Patty Garcia (D) | |
 | Lupe Castillo (R) | |
 | Ed Hershey (Working Class Party) | |
 | Lindsay Church (Independent)  | |
| Mayra Macías (Independent) | ||
| Byron Sigcho-Lopez (Independent) | ||
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Democratic primary
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 4
Patty Garcia (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 4 on March 17, 2026.
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| ✔ | | Patty Garcia |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jesus Garcia (D)
Republican primary
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 4
Lupe Castillo (R) advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 4 on March 17, 2026.
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| ✔ | | Lupe Castillo |
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Lindsay Church completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Church's responses.
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Church has worked with national advocacy organizations supporting veterans and has been involved in policy reform efforts related to military sexual assault and harassment prevention, toxic exposure affecting service members and veterans, and broader improvements to veteran services. Church has also worked with community organizations focused on civil rights and democratic participation.
Church earned an associate's degree in Persian-Farsi from the Defense Language Institute, a bachelor's degree in Near Eastern Languages and Civilization and Islamic Studies, and a master's degree in International Relations with a focus on the Middle East from the University of Washington.- Lindsay Church is running as an Independent to expand democratic choice and accountability in government. Church entered the race after the district was left with limited options on the ballot and believes voters deserve real choices and leaders who earn support from their communities. The campaign focuses on strengthening democracy through reforms such as open primaries, ranked-choice voting, and greater transparency in government.
- Church supports policies that prioritize the well-being of communities, including access to affordable healthcare and the protection of civil and human rights. Church supports immigration reform rooted in dignity and humanity that keeps families together while creating a fair and workable system. The campaign emphasizes building an economy that supports working families and investing public resources in improving quality of life, including healthcare, food security, and community stability
- As a U.S. Navy veteran and Persian-Farsi linguist, Church emphasizes responsible national security and government accountability. Church believes war should always be a last resort and supports a foreign policy that prioritizes diplomacy, stability, and congressional oversight of military action. Church also supports stronger support systems for veterans and military families and policies that address the long-term impacts of war on service members and their communities.
Church’s international work has focused on the Middle East, particularly Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan. In 2023, Church traveled to Ukraine to support knowledge sharing between U.S. and Ukrainian veterans.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 15, 2026
