Matthew Leiv
Matthew Leiv (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Illinois' 14th Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on March 19, 2024.
Leiv completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Matthew Leiv's professional experience includes working as a business owner. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2005 to 2010. Leiv earned a bachelor's degree from USC in 2014.[1]
Leiv has been affiliated with the Marine Corps Association and National Rifle Association.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Illinois' 14th Congressional District election, 2024
Illinois' 14th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 19 Republican primary)
Illinois' 14th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 19 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Illinois District 14
Incumbent Lauren Underwood defeated James Marter in the general election for U.S. House Illinois District 14 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Lauren Underwood (D) | 55.1 | 183,446 |
 | James Marter (R) | 44.9 | 149,464 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 19 | ||
| Total votes: 332,929 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 14
Incumbent Lauren Underwood advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 14 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lauren Underwood | 100.0 | 32,400 |
| Total votes: 32,400 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 14
James Marter defeated Charlie Kim and Krystal Dorey in the Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 14 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James Marter | 79.0 | 24,828 |
 | Charlie Kim | 20.9 | 6,571 | |
 | Krystal Dorey (Write-in) | 0.0 | 14 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 14 | ||
| Total votes: 31,427 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Matthew Leiv (R)
- Jack Lombardi II (R)
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Leiv in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Matthew Leiv completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Leiv's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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It is evident that our state and our nation are in dire need of change. The radical woke agenda that has infiltrated our society threatens the values we hold dear and undermines the future of our children. Despite this, we continue to elect individuals who do not share our beliefs and whose actions demonstrate a lack of concern for our well-being. This must change, and it must change now.
- Fiscally Responsible Leadership, Putting An End to Tax and Spend Policies
- Restore Our Local Police Departments, Ensuring Our Communities Are Safe
- Protect American Values, Family and Community First
I will make Veteran's services a top priority of my time in office and I will ensure that our Veterans get the care and support that they deserve.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
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