Angel
Oakley
Republican candidate for U.S. House, Illinois 3rd District (2026); entrepreneur and former Winfield Village Trustee
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Background
Angel Oakley is the Republican candidate for U.S. House in Illinois' 3rd Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election, challenging Democratic incumbent Delia Ramirez. She ran unopposed in the March 17, 2026 Republican primary. 110
Oakley's campaign describes her as an entrepreneur and owner of a marketing and communications firm with experience working with small businesses and nonprofits. A third-party candidate profile also lists prior roles as a marketing manager, founder/consultant, adjunct instructor, and patient advocate/wellness coach. 13
She previously served as a Winfield Village Trustee; iVoterGuide lists her tenure as 2006–2009. She also served on Winfield's Village Communications Commission. 13
Oakley graduated summa cum laude from Judson University with a B.A. in Management and Leadership, with minors in Management Information Systems and International Business. Her campaign states she later pursued a master's in Organizational Leadership; iVoterGuide lists a master's degree from Judson University (2010–2013), though the campaign does not explicitly confirm completion. 13
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 3, Illinois
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- libertyangel.us(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 9newsOakley and Ramirez find common ground on health care in Daily Herald questionnaire
In responses to a Daily Herald questionnaire, Oakley proposed guaranteeing emergency and catastrophic care, tort reform, and a more competitive health-care market. She said expanding the ACA or adopting Medicare for All would not solve the wider problem, and called for confronting the food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries. Both candidates were reported to support universal health care, though by different means.
In 3rd Congressional District, Ramirez and Oakley find some common ground on health care · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 4endorsementChicago Tribune Editorial Board endorses Angel Oakley for U.S. House in Illinois District 3
The Tribune Editorial Board endorsed Oakley, describing her as politically moderate and quoting her calls for federal spending transparency and getting money out of politics. The board noted it disagreed with her support of Trump's tariffs and acknowledged her limited campaign funds compared to Ramirez.
Editorial: Angel Oakley for US House of Representatives in ... · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 30newsOakley reports $8,080 raised, $3,738 cash on hand through June 30 FEC period
FEC-based figures published by Project Curia show Oakley raised $8,080, spent $4,341, and held $3,738 in cash on hand through the June 30 reporting period, compared to incumbent Ramirez's approximately $1.47 million raised.
Angel Oakley, Illinois House, District 3 candidate · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Mar 1filingAngel Oakley wins Republican primary unopposed for Illinois' 3rd Congressional District
Oakley ran unopposed in the March Republican primary and secured the GOP nomination to face Democratic incumbent Delia Ramirez in the November general election.
In 3rd Congressional District, Ramirez and Oakley find some common ground on health care · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- David Cook otherListed as 'Reported by Candidate' on iVoterGuide profile. No date given. ivoterguide.com
- Chicago Flips Red organizationListed as 'Conservative' on iVoterGuide profile. No date given. ivoterguide.com
- Dean White otherListed as 'Reported by Candidate' on iVoterGuide profile. No date given. ivoterguide.com
- Bob Grogan otherListed as 'Reported by Candidate' on iVoterGuide profile. No date given. ivoterguide.com
- MAHA Institute organizationListed as 'Reported by Candidate' on iVoterGuide profile. No date given. ivoterguide.com
- Congressional Republican Organization of Illinois organizationListed as 'Conservative' on iVoterGuide profile. No date given. ivoterguide.com
- Stand for Health Freedom organizationListed as both 'Conservative' and 'Reported by Candidate' on iVoterGuide profile. No date given. ivoterguide.com
- Hanover Township Republicans organizationListed as 'Conservative' on iVoterGuide profile. No date given. ivoterguide.com
- Chicago Tribune Editorial Board newspaperEditorial board endorsed Oakley for US House of Representatives in Illinois District 3. chicagotribune.com · Oct 4, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $8,080
- Spent
- $4,341
- Cash on hand
- $3,738
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6IL03163(opens in a new tab)
Sources 6
- [1] Angel Oakley - Illinois - iVoter Guide(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] Angel Oakley - Voter Guide(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] In 3rd Congressional District, Ramirez and Oakley find some common ground on health care(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [4] Angel Oakley, Illinois House, District 3 candidate(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [5] Editorial: Angel Oakley for US House of Representatives in ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
- [6] Policy - libertyangel - Angel Oakley(opens in a new tab) Sep 10, 2026