Brad
Schneider
Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative for Illinois's 10th District, first elected in 2012 and seeking reelection in 2026.
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Background
Brad Schneider is a Democratic U.S. Representative serving Illinois's 10th Congressional District, based in Highland Park. He holds a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering and an MBA from Northwestern University, and spent nearly three decades advising businesses on growth before entering politics; he also owned and managed a life-insurance agency from 1997 to 2003. 1310
Schneider first won election to Congress in 2012, serving from 2013 to 2015, before losing his 2014 reelection bid. He returned to Congress in 2017 and has served continuously since, representing Illinois's North Shore suburbs. 103
He and his wife have lived in the 10th District for more than 35 years. 13 Schneider is running for reelection in the November 3, 2026 general election and is identified as the incumbent Democratic candidate by the FEC. 42
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic · Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 10, Illinois
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Representative, Illinois's 10th Congressional District
- Website
- schneiderforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Voting record
How Brad Schneider voted in Congress: 118th Congress (2023–24) and 119th Congress (2025–26), Jan 3, 2023 to Sep 16, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.
- roll call votes
- 1,909
- missed
- 2.3%
- with their party’s majority
- 97%
Recent key votes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobsRetire through Ownership ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energyWater Resources Development ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energyRatepayer Protection ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energyProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”On Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)No
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safetyPROOF ActOn Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)No
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safetyNational Fraud Enforcement Division ActOn Passage · Passed · against their party's majorityOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)No
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energyProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”On Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)No
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budgetTax Relief for Fraud Victims ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 1,909 votes →
Timeline
- Oct 10debateCandidate forum with Schneider and Lambrecht scheduled for October 10
The League of Women Voters of Lake County and Mano a Mano Family Resource Center advertised an online forum with Schneider and Republican opponent Carl Lambrecht on October 10 at 12:30 p.m. No confirmed reporting on what occurred was found in the sources reviewed.
LWV to Host Candidate Forum for IL 10th Congressional District Zoom Webinar · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 8newsLake Forest Journal publishes candidate profile on Schneider's reelection campaign
A Lake Forest Journal profile summarized Schneider's positions on jobs, gun policy, health care, and foreign policy as his stated priorities for seeking reelection in IL-10.
Brad Schneider seeks reelection in Illinois 10th District · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5endorsementChicago Tribune editorial board endorses Schneider for reelection in IL-10
The Chicago Tribune editorial board endorsed Schneider for reelection. Schneider acknowledged the endorsement in a campaign post on X the same day.
Editorial: Brad Schneider for US House of Representatives ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 4newsSchneider criticizes Trump administration's Iran strategy in NewsNation interview
Schneider said the Trump administration had 'failed to present a strategy' on Iran and its actions had 'not moved us any closer' to preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. He also argued Congress should have been consulted before military action.
Democratic Rep. Brad Schneider: Trump Administration ‘Has ... · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 2newsSchneider newsletter warns of month-long congressional inaction
In a newsletter published by his House office, Schneider wrote that the Senate had adjourned and 'there will be no Congressional action on any issues impacting hardworking American families for the next month.'
10TH NEWS: CANCELED VOTES, REAL CONSEQUENCES. · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 24filingSchneider listed on certified general-election candidate list for IL-10
Candidate Alerts reproduced Illinois State Board of Elections records confirming Schneider is listed on the certified general-election candidate list for the November 3 contest against Republican Carl Lambrecht.
Bradley Scott Schneider (D) — U.S. Representative, IL-10 · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 16newsSchneider votes against bill to expand presidential tariff authority
Schneider voted against the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, arguing it would give the president broader tariff authority without congressional approval. He stated 'the authority to impose tariffs belongs to Congress, not the President' and linked his opposition to costs on households.
SCHNEIDER OPPOSES EFFORT TO GIVE TRUMP BROADER TARIFF AUTHORITY · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Mar 17newsSchneider wins Democratic primary in IL-10 with 78.81% of the vote
Illinois State Board of Elections certified primary totals show Schneider won the March 17 Democratic primary with 56,353 votes (78.81%), securing his place on the general-election ballot against Republican Carl Lambrecht.
Bradley Scott Schneider (D) — U.S. Representative, IL-10 · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Chicago Federation of Labor unionIncluded Schneider on its 2026 general-election endorsement list; no separate date for his individual endorsement given. chicagolabor.org
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund organizationLists Schneider among endorsed candidates for U.S. Congress in 2026; no individual announcement date given. plannedparenthoodaction.org
- Teamsters Joint Council 25 unionIncluded Schneider in its Illinois candidate slate. teamster.org · Oct 8, 2026
- Chicago Tribune Editorial Board newspaperEndorsed Schneider, writing that he 'has effectively represented this district.' chicagotribune.com · Oct 5, 2026
- GIFFORDS organizationEndorsed Schneider for reelection, per campaign announcement. schneiderforcongress.com · Aug 17, 2026
- American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) unionEndorsed Schneider among seven Illinois House members for reelection. afge.org · Mar 16, 2026
- League of Conservation Voters Action Fund organizationEndorsed Schneider as part of a slate of U.S. House endorsements. lcv.org · Feb 25, 2026
- Illinois Federation of Teachers unionPrimary endorsement announced February 5, 2026; not explicitly stated as a general-election endorsement. ift-aft.org · Feb 5, 2026
- State Sen. Mark Walker officialAmong 100+ current and former elected officials endorsing Schneider, announced by campaign. schneiderforcongress.com · Nov 14, 2025
- State Rep. Joyce Mason officialAmong 100+ current and former elected officials endorsing Schneider, announced by campaign. schneiderforcongress.com · Nov 14, 2025
- Northbrook Village President Kathryn Ciesla officialAmong 100+ current and former elected officials endorsing Schneider, announced by campaign. schneiderforcongress.com · Nov 14, 2025
- U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth officialAmong 100+ current and former elected officials endorsing Schneider, announced by campaign. schneiderforcongress.com · Nov 14, 2025
- State Rep. Dan Didech officialAmong 100+ current and former elected officials endorsing Schneider, announced by campaign. schneiderforcongress.com · Nov 14, 2025
- Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering officialAmong 100+ current and former elected officials endorsing Schneider, announced by campaign. schneiderforcongress.com · Nov 14, 2025
- Treasurer Michael Frerichs officialAmong 100+ current and former elected officials endorsing Schneider, announced by campaign. schneiderforcongress.com · Nov 14, 2025
- Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle officialAmong 100+ current and former elected officials endorsing Schneider, announced by campaign. schneiderforcongress.com · Nov 14, 2025
- Waukegan Township Supervisor Marc Jones officialAmong 100+ current and former elected officials endorsing Schneider, announced by campaign. schneiderforcongress.com · Nov 14, 2025
- Comptroller Susana Mendoza officialAmong 100+ current and former elected officials endorsing Schneider, announced by campaign. schneiderforcongress.com · Nov 14, 2025
- State Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl officialAmong 100+ current and former elected officials endorsing Schneider, announced by campaign. schneiderforcongress.com · Nov 14, 2025
- Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega officialAmong 100+ current and former elected officials endorsing Schneider, announced by campaign. schneiderforcongress.com · Nov 14, 2025
- Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias officialAmong 100+ current and former elected officials endorsing Schneider, announced by campaign. schneiderforcongress.com · Nov 14, 2025
- State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz officialAmong 100+ current and former elected officials endorsing Schneider, announced by campaign. schneiderforcongress.com · Nov 14, 2025
- Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg officialAmong 100+ current and former elected officials endorsing Schneider, announced by campaign. schneiderforcongress.com · Nov 14, 2025
- Gov. JB Pritzker officialAmong 100+ current and former elected officials endorsing Schneider, announced by campaign. schneiderforcongress.com · Nov 14, 2025
- State Sen. Mary Edly-Allen officialAmong 100+ current and former elected officials endorsing Schneider, announced by campaign. schneiderforcongress.com · Nov 14, 2025
- Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi officialAmong 100+ current and former elected officials endorsing Schneider, announced by campaign. schneiderforcongress.com · Nov 14, 2025
- U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin officialAmong 100+ current and former elected officials endorsing Schneider, announced by campaign. schneiderforcongress.com · Nov 14, 2025
- State Rep. Bob Morgan officialAmong 100+ current and former elected officials endorsing Schneider, announced by campaign. schneiderforcongress.com · Nov 14, 2025
- Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim officialAmong 100+ current and former elected officials endorsing Schneider, announced by campaign. schneiderforcongress.com · Nov 14, 2025
- State Sen. Julie Morrison officialAmong 100+ current and former elected officials endorsing Schneider, announced by campaign. schneiderforcongress.com · Nov 14, 2025
- State Rep. Robyn Gabel officialAmong 100+ current and former elected officials endorsing Schneider, announced by campaign. schneiderforcongress.com · Nov 14, 2025
- Lake County State's Attorney Eric Rinehart officialAmong 100+ current and former elected officials endorsing Schneider, announced by campaign. schneiderforcongress.com · Nov 14, 2025
- State Sen. Adriane Johnson officialAmong 100+ current and former elected officials endorsing Schneider, announced by campaign. schneiderforcongress.com · Nov 14, 2025
- Lake County Board Chair Sandy Hart officialAmong 100+ current and former elected officials endorsing Schneider, announced by campaign. schneiderforcongress.com · Nov 14, 2025
- State Sen. Ram Villivalam officialAmong 100+ current and former elected officials endorsing Schneider, announced by campaign. schneiderforcongress.com · Nov 14, 2025
- State Rep. Rita Mayfield officialAmong 100+ current and former elected officials endorsing Schneider, announced by campaign. schneiderforcongress.com · Nov 14, 2025
- Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham officialAmong 100+ current and former elected officials endorsing Schneider, announced by campaign. schneiderforcongress.com · Nov 14, 2025
Past elections
General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.
| Year | Seat | Result | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | U.S. House IL-10 · D | Won | 152,566 | 63.0% |
| 2020 | U.S. House IL-10 · D | Won | 202,402 | 63.9% |
| 2018 | U.S. House IL-10 · D | Won | 156,540 | 65.6% |
| 2016 | U.S. House IL-10 · D | Won | 150,435 | 52.6% |
Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $3.01M
- Spent
- $2.28M
- Cash on hand
- $1.70M
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2IL10068(opens in a new tab)
Sources 20
- [1] 2026 Planned Parenthood Action Fund Endorsed Candidates(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] Brad Schneider seeks reelection in Illinois 10th District(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [3] Teamsters Joint Council 25 Endorses Slate of Pro-Union ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [4] Issues - Congressman Brad Schneider(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [5] Editorial: Brad Schneider for US House of Representatives ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [6] LWV to Host Candidate Forum for IL 10th Congressional District Zoom Webinar(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [7] Democratic Rep. Brad Schneider: Trump Administration ‘Has ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
- [8] 10TH NEWS: CANCELED VOTES, REAL CONSEQUENCES.(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [9] Bradley Scott Schneider (D) — U.S. Representative, IL-10(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [10] [PDF] NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL ELECTION ENDORSED ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
- [11] SCHNEIDER OPPOSES EFFORT TO GIVE TRUMP BROADER TARIFF AUTHORITY(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
- [12] AFGE Endorses 7 Illinois Lawmakers for Reelection to ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 16, 2026
- [13] Brad Schneider Shares Priorities In 10th District Candidate ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 4, 2026
- [14] LCV Action Fund Announces Latest Endorsements for U.S. House of Representatives(opens in a new tab) Feb 25, 2026
- [15] Brad Schneider: 2026 candidate for 10th Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Feb 24, 2026
- [16] Brad Schneider, Democratic candidate for Illinois 10th ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 20, 2026
- [17] Illinois Federation of Teachers Announces Slate ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 5, 2026
- [18] 100+ Current and Former Elected Officials Endorse Rep. ...(opens in a new tab) Nov 14, 2025
- [19] News — Schneider for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 30, 2025
- [20] Environment(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2022