Illinois' 1st Congressional District election, 2026

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Illinois' 1st Congressional District
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Election details
Filing deadline: November 3, 2025
Primary: March 17, 2026 General: November 3, 2026
How to vote
Poll times: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting in Illinois
Race ratings
Cook Political Report: Solid Democratic DDHQ and The Hill: Pending Inside Elections: Solid Democratic Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Democratic
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All U.S. House districts, including the 1st Congressional District of Illinois, are holding elections in 2026. The general election is November 3, 2026. The primary was March 17, 2026. The filing deadline was November 3, 2025. The outcome of this race will affect the partisan balance of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 120th Congress. All 435 U.S. House districts are up for election.

Currently, Republicans have a 218-214 majority with three vacancies in the chamber. To read more about the U.S. House elections taking place this year, click here. For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:

• Illinois' 1st Congressional District election, 2026 (March 17 Democratic primary)
• Illinois' 1st Congressional District election, 2026 (March 17 Republican primary)

Candidates and election results

General election

The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

The primary occurred 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 1

Christian Maxwell is running in the general election for U.S. House Illinois District 1 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Christian Maxwell (R)

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 1

Incumbent Jonathan Jackson and Jerico Brown ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 1 on March 17, 2026.

		Candidate
		Jonathan Jackson
		Jerico Brown (Write-in)

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Joely Faren King (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 1

Christian Maxwell defeated Marcus Lewis in the Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 1 on March 17, 2026.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Christian Maxwell	64.6	8,471
		Marcus Lewis	35.4	4,632

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	There were no incumbents in this race. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 13,103
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Brian Kovaka (R)

Candidate profiles

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Christian Maxwell

Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Submitted Biography:  "’m Christian Maxwell, a dedicated mother, entrepreneur, and lifelong advocate for common-sense leadership. As a conservative voice grounded in faith, family, and community, I am running for Congress to fight for the hardworking families of Illinois. My journey has taken me from building successful businesses to leading grassroots initiatives that uplift and empower our communities. I believe that Illinois deserves leaders who put people first — not politics. My passion for protecting our freedoms and restoring safety, opportunity, and accountability to our state drives me every day. I’m committed to standing up for parents, advocating for fiscal responsibility, and pushing back against the radical policies that have harmed our families. My mission is clear: to fight for the future of Illinois, where families can thrive and communities can feel safe again."

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Key Messages

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Restoring Safety and Accountability Illinois families deserve safe neighborhoods and accountable leadership. I will fight to restore law and order, protect our communities, and hold leaders accountable for putting politics over public safety.

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Empowering Families and Protecting Parental Rights Families should be in control of their children’s education and well-being — not the government. I will advocate for parents’ rights, quality education, and policies that strengthen families rather than undermine them.

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Fighting Fiscal Mismanagement and Tax Hikes Illinoisans work hard to build their futures, but reckless spending and endless tax hikes are holding us back. I will push for fiscal responsibility, lower taxes, and smarter budgeting to put money back into your pockets.

Voting information

See also: Voting in Illinois

Election information in Illinois: March 17, 2026, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

• In-person: March 17, 2026
• By mail: Postmarked by Feb. 17, 2026
• Online: March 1, 2026

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

Yes

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

• In-person: March 16, 2026
• By mail: Received by March 12, 2026
• Online: March 12, 2026

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

• In-person: March 17, 2026
• By mail: Postmarked by March 17, 2026

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Feb. 5, 2026 to March 16, 2026

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (CT)

Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Survey responses from candidates in this race

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Christian Maxwell (R)

Restoring Safety and Accountability

Illinois families deserve safe neighborhoods and accountable leadership. I will fight to restore law and order, protect our communities, and hold leaders accountable for putting politics over public safety.

Empowering Families and Protecting Parental Rights

Families should be in control of their children’s education and well-being — not the government. I will advocate for parents’ rights, quality education, and policies that strengthen families rather than undermine them.

Fighting Fiscal Mismanagement and Tax Hikes

Illinoisans work hard to build their futures, but reckless spending and endless tax hikes are holding us back. I will push for fiscal responsibility, lower taxes, and smarter budgeting to put money back into your pockets.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Christian Maxwell (R)

I am deeply invested in fiscal responsibility and economic opportunity. Illinoisans are burdened by high taxes and government mismanagement. I will work to reduce wasteful spending, lower taxes, and create an economic environment where small businesses can thrive and families can build secure futures.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Christian Maxwell (R)

Integrity and moral fiber are the bedrock qualities that an elected official must possess to truly represent their constituents. Integrity means being honest, transparent, and accountable in every decision made, regardless of the political pressure or personal gain involved. It ensures that the official stays true to their promises and prioritizes the needs of the people they represent, not their own ambitions or interests.

Moral fiber goes hand-in-hand with integrity, reflecting the inner strength to make difficult decisions based on what is right, not what is easy. It involves having a clear sense of right and wrong, standing firm in the face of challenges, and being a beacon of ethical conduct for others to follow. These qualities build trust with the public, foster respect within the political arena, and are essential for making decisions that uphold the values and well-being of the community.

When an elected official demonstrates integrity and moral fiber, it cultivates a healthy, transparent, and responsive government where citizens can have confidence that their voices are being heard and their needs are being met with fairness and respect.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Christian Maxwell (R)

I believe my ingenuity and resourcefulness would make me a successful officeholder. I’m able to think creatively and find innovative solutions to complex problems, which is essential for navigating the challenges that come with policymaking. My resourcefulness allows me to maximize available resources, whether it's building partnerships, addressing community concerns, or finding ways to solve problems efficiently. These qualities enable me to bring fresh perspectives and practical solutions to the table, always focused on achieving the best outcomes for the people I represent.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Christian Maxwell (R)

An elected official’s core responsibilities are to represent the people, make informed decisions, and advocate for their district or state. They must pass effective legislation, manage taxpayer dollars responsibly, and ensure that government resources are used wisely. They should be transparent, ethical, and maintain the public’s trust by avoiding conflicts of interest. Additionally, providing services to constituents and helping them navigate government programs is key. Above all, an official must foster unity, collaborate across party lines, and focus on what’s best for the community.

What committees interest you?

Christian Maxwell (R)

I'm particularly interested in the Education and the Workforce Committee, which focuses on education, workforce development, labor, and higher education policy. I’m passionate about advocating for policies that address the education gaps, support effective workforce development, and improve access to higher education. Additionally, the Small Business Committee interests me because I strongly believe in supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses. It’s crucial to create an environment where small businesses can grow and thrive, free from excessive regulations. Both committees would allow me to advocate for meaningful change in these areas that impact families and the economy.

Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Jonathan Jackson	Democratic Party	$311,225	$269,895	$95,018	As of February 25, 2026
Jerico Brown	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Marcus Lewis	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Christian Maxwell	Republican Party	$27,270	$1,066	$30,258	As of February 25, 2026
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2026. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election. *** Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

General election race ratings

See also: Race rating definitions and methods

Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

• Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
• Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
• Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.
• Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.

Race ratings: Illinois' 1st Congressional District election, 2026
Race tracker	Race ratings
	3/17/2026	3/10/2026	3/3/2026	2/24/2026
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic
Decision Desk HQ and The Hill	Pending	Pending	Pending	Pending
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Ballot access

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in Illinois in the 2026 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Illinois, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2026
State	Office	Party	Signatures required	Filing fee	Filing deadline	Source
Illinois	U.S. House	Established parties	Not less than .5% (.005) of the qualified primary electors of their party in the congressional district	N/A	11/3/2025	Source
Illinois	U.S. House	Independents	Not less than 5% nor more than 8% (or 50 more than the minimum, whichever is greater) of the total number of persons who voted at the last regular general election within the congressional district.	N/A	5/26/2026	Source

District history

The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2020.

• 2024
• 2022
• 2020

General election

General election for U.S. House Illinois District 1

Incumbent Jonathan Jackson (D) defeated Marcus Lewis (R) in the general election for U.S. House Illinois District 1 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jonathan Jackson (D)	65.8	208,398
		Marcus Lewis (R)	34.1	108,064
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0%	45

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 316,507
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Democratic primary

Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 1

Incumbent Jonathan Jackson (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 1 on March 19, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jonathan Jackson	100.0	72,420

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 72,420
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Republican primary

Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 1

Marcus Lewis (R) defeated Montelle Gaji (R) in the Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 1 on March 19, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Marcus Lewis	80.0	15,282
		Montelle Gaji	20.0	3,814

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 19,096
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General election

General election for U.S. House Illinois District 1

Jonathan Jackson (D) defeated Eric Carlson (R), Tori Nicholson (Independent), and Babette Peyton (Independent) in the general election for U.S. House Illinois District 1 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jonathan Jackson (D)	67.0	159,142
		Eric Carlson (R)	33.0	78,258
	Submit photo	Tori Nicholson (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	13
		Babette Peyton (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	12

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 237,425
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Mitchel Davilo (Independent)

Democratic primary

Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 1

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 1 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jonathan Jackson	28.2	21,607
		Pat Dowell	19.0	14,594
		Karin Norington-Reaves	14.1	10,825
		Jacqueline Collins	12.1	9,299
		Chris Butler	5.4	4,141
		Jahmal Cole	5.3	4,045
		Jonathan Swain	3.3	2,554
		Michael Thompson	2.2	1,680
	Submit photo	Charise Williams	2.1	1,601
		Cassandra Goodrum	1.9	1,422
		Marcus Lewis	1.2	901
		Robert Palmer	1.2	899
	Submit photo	Nykea Pippion McGriff	1.2	892
		Terre Layng Rosner	1.0	780
	Submit photo	Ameena Nuur Matthews	0.9	686
		Kirby Birgans	0.7	511
		Steven DeJoie	0.3	251

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 76,688
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• J. Darnell Jones (D)
• Darius Dee Nix (D)
• Michael Payne (D)
• Stephany Rose Spaulding (D)
• Howard Spiller (D)

Republican primary

Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 1

Eric Carlson (R) defeated Jeff Regnier (R), Geno Young (R), and Philanise White (R) in the Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 1 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eric Carlson	40.5	10,755
		Jeff Regnier	39.0	10,375
	Submit photo	Geno Young	14.5	3,853
		Philanise White	6.0	1,598

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 26,581
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Matthew O'Keefe (R)

General election

General election for U.S. House Illinois District 1

Incumbent Bobby Rush (D) defeated Philanise White (R) and Ruth Pellegrini (Independent) in the general election for U.S. House Illinois District 1 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bobby Rush (D)	73.8	239,943
		Philanise White (R)	26.2	85,027
		Ruth Pellegrini (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	153

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 325,123
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Democratic primary

Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 1

Incumbent Bobby Rush (D) defeated Sarah Gad (D), Robert Emmons Jr. (D), and Ameena Nuur Matthews (D) in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 1 on March 17, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bobby Rush	71.5	94,863
		Sarah Gad	10.4	13,783
		Robert Emmons Jr.	10.3	13,628
	Submit photo	Ameena Nuur Matthews	7.8	10,409

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 132,683
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Darnell Leatherwood (D)
• Robert Palmer (D)

Republican primary

Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 1

Philanise White (R) advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 1 on March 17, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Philanise White	100.0	10,134

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 10,134
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Lynn Franco (R)
• Jimmy Lee Tillman II (R)
• John Wassenaar (R)

District analysis

Click the tabs below to view information about voter composition, past elections, and demographics in both the district and the state.

• District map - A map of the district in place for the election.
• Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2026 U.S. House elections in the state.
• Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
• State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.

• District map
• Competitiveness
• Presidential elections
• State party control

Below is the district map in place for this election. Click the map below to enlarge it.

See also: Primary election competitiveness in state and federal government, 2026

This section contains data on U.S. House primary election competitiveness in Illinois.

Post-filing deadline analysis

The following analysis covers all U.S. House districts up for election in Illinois in 2026. Information below was calculated on Nov. 3, 2025, and may differ from information shown in the table above due to candidate replacements and withdrawals after that time.

One hundred five candidates — 69 Democrats and 36 Republicans — ran for Illinois’ 17 U.S. House districts. That’s 6.2 candidates per district. There were 2.7 candidates per district in 2024, 5.6 in 2022, 4.1 in 2020, 4.4 in 2018, 2.7 in 2016, and 2.8 in 2014.

This was the highest total number of candidates who ran for the U.S. House since 2014.

Five districts were open in 2026. There were no districts open in 2024, four in 2022, one in 2020, one in 2018, one in 2016, and none in 2014. Reps. Jesus Garcia (D-4th), Danny K. Davis (D-7th), and Jan Schakowsky (D-9th) retired from public office. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-8th) and Robin Kelly (D-2nd) ran for the U.S. Senate.

Twenty primaries — nine Democratic and 11 Republican — were contested in 2026. In total, there were 11 contested primaries in 2024, 19 in 2022, 21 in 2020, 20 in 2018, 14 in 2016, and nine in 2014.

Twenty candidates — 16 Democrats and four Republicans — ran for the open 9th district, the most candidates that ran for a district in 2026.

Five incumbents — four Democrats and one Republican — faced primary challengers in 2026. There were five incumbents in a contested primary in 2024, seven in 2022, 10 in 2020, seven in 2018, seven in 2016, and three in 2014.

Candidates filed to run in the Republican and Democratic primaries in all 17 districts, meaning no districts were guaranteed to either party.

Partisan Voter Index

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Heading into the 2026 elections, based on results from the 2024 and 2020 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district is D+18. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 18 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made Illinois' 1st the 75th most Democratic district nationally.

2020 presidential election results

The table below shows what the vote in the 2024 presidential election was in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by The Downballot.

2024 presidential results in Illinois' 1st Congressional District

Kamala Harris	Donald Trump
65.0%	33.0%

Presidential voting history

See also: Presidential election in Illinois, 2024

Illinois presidential election results (1900-2024)

• 17 Democratic wins
• 15 Republican wins

Year	1900	1904	1908	1912	1916	1920	1924	1928	1932	1936	1940	1944	1948	1952	1956	1960	1964	1968	1972	1976	1980	1984	1988	1992	1996	2000	2004	2008	2012	2016	2020	2024
Winning Party	R	R	R	D	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D

See also: Party control of Illinois state government

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of Illinois' congressional delegation as of October 2025.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Illinois
Party	U.S. Senate	U.S. House	Total
Democratic	2	14	16
Republican	0	3	3
Independent	0	0	0
Vacancies	0	0	0
Total	2	17	19

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in Illinois' top four state executive offices as of October 2025.

State executive officials in Illinois, October 2025

Office	Officeholder
Governor	J.B. Pritzker
Lieutenant Governor	Juliana Stratton
Secretary of State	Alexi Giannoulias
Attorney General	Kwame Raoul

State legislature

Illinois State Senate

Party		As of October 2025
	Democratic Party	40
	Republican Party	19
	Other	0
	Vacancies	0
Total		59

Illinois House of Representatives

Party		As of October 2025
	Democratic Party	78
	Republican Party	40
	Other	0
	Vacancies	0
Total		118

Trifecta control

Illinois Party Control: 1992-2025
Nineteen years of Democratic trifectas  •  Two years of Republican trifectas
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Year	92	93	94	95	96	97	98	99	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24	25
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