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Niki Conforti
Niki Conforti (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Illinois' 6th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on March 17, 2026.[source]
Biography
Niki Conforti lives in the western suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. Conforti earned a degree from the University of Chicago School of Economics and an M.B.A. in healthcare administration from George Washington University. Her career experience includes working as a businesswoman, specifically as an energy consultant. Before that, Conforti worked in healthcare and owned her own staffing business.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Illinois' 6th Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on March 17, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 6
Incumbent Sean Casten is running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 6 on March 17, 2026.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 6
Niki Conforti is running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 6 on March 17, 2026.
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2024
See also: Illinois' 6th Congressional District election, 2024
Illinois' 6th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 19 Democratic primary)
Illinois' 6th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 19 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Illinois District 6
Incumbent Sean Casten defeated Niki Conforti and Peter Meyer Jr. in the general election for U.S. House Illinois District 6 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sean Casten (D) | 54.2 | 196,647 |
| Niki Conforti (R) | 45.8 | 166,116 | |
| Peter Meyer Jr. (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 86 | ||
| Total votes: 362,849 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 6
Incumbent Sean Casten defeated Mahnoor Ahmad and Charles Hughes in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 6 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sean Casten | 77.1 | 56,750 |
 | Mahnoor Ahmad | 14.2 | 10,483 | |
 | Charles Hughes | 8.6 | 6,366 | |
| Total votes: 73,599 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 6
Niki Conforti advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 6 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Niki Conforti | 100.0 | 30,543 |
| Total votes: 30,543 | |||
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2022
See also: Illinois' 6th Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Illinois District 6
Incumbent Sean Casten defeated Keith Pekau and Arthur Jones in the general election for U.S. House Illinois District 6 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sean Casten (D) | 54.4 | 150,496 |
 | Keith Pekau (R) | 45.6 | 126,351 | |
 | Arthur Jones (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 12 | |
| Total votes: 276,859 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 6
Incumbent Sean Casten defeated incumbent Marie Newman and Charles Hughes in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 6 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sean Casten | 67.7 | 45,654 |
 | Marie Newman | 29.2 | 19,726 | |
| Charles Hughes | 3.1 | 2,085 | |
| Total votes: 67,465 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 6
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 6 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Keith Pekau | 38.7 | 20,178 |
 | Gary Grasso | 27.2 | 14,150 | |
| Niki Conforti | 11.4 | 5,947 | |
 | Catherine A. O'Shea | 10.1 | 5,243 | |
 | Scott Kaspar | 6.9 | 3,573 | |
 | Rob Cruz | 5.8 | 3,003 | |
| Total votes: 52,094 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- John Ostman (R)
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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Campaign website
Conforti’s campaign website stated the following:
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AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE Obamacare has been a disaster for Illinois. Many counties only have two options for consumers, and our healthcare costs have only gone up over the last decade. We can, and must, do better. Ironically they call it the Affordable Care Act, but it has been unaffordable for most Americans and small businesses. Having worked in the healthcare industry, I will push for real reform that will increase transparency in billing, which will foster competition among healthcare systems. I also believe consumers should have more options in the marketplace and their policies should be transportable across state lines. I will work to cut costs by giving families more flexibility in their healthcare coverage options. These initiatives will make healthcare more accessible and more affordable. DEBT CEILING By the time the next Congress takes office, the issue of the Debt Ceiling will be back on the table. I am opposed to raising the Debt Ceiling. It will only add to the already enormous burden we are placing on our children and grandchildren. I will push to curb spending and limit the debt we, as a Nation, incur. ECONOMY Today’s economy is fragile. The recent banking crisis proves that. Inflation is still above pre-pandemic levels, and the fast-paced rise in interest rates has hurt the everyday American. Our economy is struggling at its core, and threats of a recession are still looming. In fact, if they hadn’t changed the definition of a recession to suit their agenda, we would already be considered in a recession. I will work to pass legislation that will stimulate growth and quicken the economic recovery. EDUCATION It is time to get back to scholastics – reading, writing and arithmetic. We should be re-implementing gifted programs and those for special needs students. Schools must advance our kids based on aptitude – not the color of their skin. Just look at the test scores, teachers are not teaching our kids today. We also must address what is being done to water down curriculums nationwide and fill our kids heads with opinions rather than facts. We need to give our kids the tools to succeed. I support helping our kids improve their critical thinking skills—not being told what to think. We must end the sexualization of our kids and protect parental rights. Children are our future, and we must protect them. ELECTION INTEGRITY Recent events have brought to light problems with our election processes. We need a photo ID to buy cough syrup and to get on an airplane—we should need a photo ID to vote. I will push to re-implement the need for 3 forms of ID to register to vote, and proof of ID at the polling booth. FBI / DOJ It has become more and more apparent that we are living with a two-tiered justice system. This is in direct contrast of what our forefathers instilled in The Constitution. The ramification for all Americans is frightening. When in Congress, I will fight to reduce the funding for both the FBI and DOJ. By limiting their funding, we can begin to de-weaponize our justice system and return it to a fair and equal system for all. IMMIGRATION The crisis at our southern border continues to be a national crisis. Millions of migrants have entered illegally without consideration of their criminal or health history. It is threatening our communities by increasing drug trafficking, bringing more criminals into our country, and costing taxpayers billions. This, combined with Illinois’ sanctuary state policies, are putting us all at risk. The federal government must enforce the laws on the southern border and continue constructing the wall. Legal immigration is something I fully support. My grandparents brought my mother to this country as a child to find a better life and pursue the American Dream. Eliminating border checkpoints and refusing to deport those who commit violent crimes makes every resident less safe. INFRASTRUCTURE We all agree we need infrastructure improvements. So, we should pass legislation for infrastructure funding – not stuff the bill with special interest funding. Bigger bills mean bigger taxes. I oppose tax and fee hikes on Illinoisians. In our state we are regularly burdened with higher tolls and higher taxes. Congress pursuing a high tax agenda, coupled with policies that will create even higher utility rates, would make Illinois even less affordable. I am running because we need to curb the spending and stop the tax increases. JOB CREATION These past several years have been a disaster for millions of Americans. From job loss to increased prices, every day Americans are forced to deplete their savings. We are working harder – for less. Americans are struggling, and more needs to be done to provide relief – and get people back to work. In Congress, I will work to expand workforce training programs and help connect hard working Illinoisans with good paying jobs. POLICE & LAW ENFORCEMENT The ‘defund the police’ and ‘end cash bail’ agendas are detrimental to the safety of our communities. They make our families less safe. I oppose releasing violent felons on their own recognizance, and I oppose defunding our local police departments. The radical, left-wing agenda attacking our police needs to end. Sensible criminal justice reforms, improved police training, and procedural improvements are initiatives we can all get behind, and ones that I will support. SMALL BUSINESS Small businesses have been hit hardest by supply chain issues, labor shortages, and increased costs and more taxes. Small businesses are the foundation of our economy. They employ 46% of Illinois residents. We need to help them create jobs and foster thriving communities – not add to their burden with more taxes and regulations. TAXES More spending leads to more taxes. I will work to curb the spending in WDC and stop tax increases on working families. When in Washington I will work to push for spending caps to limit the amount we add to the national debt in order to pay for the Left’s radical spending. ABORTION I am proudly Pro-Life with exception (Rape, Incest and the Life of the Mother), and I oppose the Democrats’ radical abortion agenda. Sean Casten’s support for taxpayer funded and late term abortions is despicable and is directly in opposition with the values of his constituents. In Congress, I will proudly stand for life. 2nd Amendment I am Pro – 2nd Amendment and believe we must protect our right to bear arms.[2] |
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| —Niki Conforti’s campaign website (2024)[3] | ||
2022
Niki Conforti completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Conforti'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 am not a politician. I am a single mom and a problem solver with strong leadership skills, a solid education, and broad-based experience. Currently I am an energy consultant, working with organizations across the country and around the world to become more energy efficient. I have an MBA in Healthcare, and I spent 12 years working in large health systems. I've owned my own small business in the job market and know how to find people jobs. I fully support small businesses and will work to protect them.
My experience and skill sets make me the candidate that will beat the Democrats and best represent the constituents of District 6 in a way that will align with our values.- Safety - I will work to refund the police and make our communities safe again. We need to end the 'no bail' programs put forth by the Democrats
- Education - It's time to get back to reading, writing and arithmetic. We need to protect parental rights and end the sexualizaton of our children.
- Curb Spending - I will push to end the exorbitant spending of the radical left and keep taxes in check and reduce inflation.
Crime has gotten out of control across the country. I'll push to put legislation in place that will make our communities and families safe again.
We need to protect our borders and shore up the military to protect against foreign enemies. We need to take care of our own, get people back to work, and strengthen our economy. It's time to end the unabated spending of the Left's agenda, curb taxes, and stop inflation.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Niki Conforti for Congress, "Meet Niki," accessed September 25, 2024
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Niki Conforti for Congress, “Issues,” accessed February 28, 2024
