Christian
Maxwell

1. Economy & jobs Supports domestic manufacturing, small business growth, and tax relief +

2. Housing Supports homeownership, anti-displacement, and first-time buyer aid +

3. Health care Supports patient-centered care; limits taxpayer-funded programs to Medicaid/Medicare +

4. Immigration Supports legal immigration with strong border enforcement +

5. Abortion & reproductive rights Opposes elective abortion; supports Comstock Act enforcement +

6. Education Supports school choice, parental rights, and eliminating Dept. of Education +

7. Crime & public safety Supports stronger policing and public-safety accountability +

8. Taxes & budget Supports tax relief for families and small businesses +

9. Guns Opposes federal gun-control targeting law-abiding citizens +

1. Oct 4
   news

   Chicago Tribune endorses incumbent Jonathan Jackson, notes Maxwell declined to seek endorsement

   The Chicago Tribune editorial board endorsed Democrat Jonathan Jackson for the Illinois 1st District seat. The editorial noted that Maxwell had declined to seek the paper's endorsement, quoting her expressing concerns about whether the Tribune's endorsement process and coverage fully reflect the district's range of voices and priorities.

   ↳ Editorial: Jonathan Jackson for US House of Representatives in ... · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
2. Oct 3
   endorsement

   Illinois Family Action endorses Maxwell for the general election

   The social-conservative advocacy group Illinois Family Action listed Maxwell as an endorsed candidate for the November 3 general election. The group had reportedly also supported her in the primary.

   ↳ 2026 General Election Endorsements · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
3. Sep 23
   news

   Maxwell appears at joint rally in Lemont alongside Republican congressional candidate Jeff Walter

   Maxwell was advertised alongside Jeff Walter at a campaign rally in Lemont, Illinois, described as an opportunity for voters to meet the candidates and hear their visions.

   ↳ Rally in Lemont — Jeff Walter for Congress · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
4. Jun 30
   filing

   FEC fundraising figures show Maxwell raised $63,316 with $33,832 cash on hand through June 30

   Per FEC-based data through June 30, Maxwell had raised $63,316, spent $36,042, and held $33,832 cash on hand. By comparison, Democratic incumbent Jonathan Jackson had raised $418,350 with $47,163 cash on hand. The quarterly filing deadline was July 15.

   ↳ Illinois' 1st District Race 2026: Who's Running (IL-1) · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
5. Mar 17
   news

   Christian Maxwell wins Republican primary for Illinois 1st District with ~64.5% of the vote

   Maxwell defeated Marcus Republican challenger Marcus Lewis, receiving approximately 64.5% of the vote (reported as roughly 65%–35%) to secure the GOP nomination for Illinois's 1st Congressional District.

   ↳ Who is running for the U.S. House in the Chicago area ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

• Jill other
  Listed as an endorser on Maxwell campaign endorsements page. No further identifying information or date stated. christianmaxwellforcongress.com
• Tim DeYoung official
  Thornton Township Republican Committeeman. Quoted on Maxwell campaign page: 'I proudly endorse Christian Maxwell for Congress!' No endorsement date stated. christianmaxwellforcongress.com
• Diane Harris official
  Identified on Maxwell campaign page as 'VC Joliet Twp Republicans.' Quoted: 'I am proud to support and endorse Christian Maxwell.' No endorsement date stated. christianmaxwellforcongress.com
• Matthew Brown other
  Identified as a social/political commentator on Maxwell campaign endorsements page. No endorsement date stated. christianmaxwellforcongress.com
• Jostin Fuqua other
  Listed as an endorser on Maxwell campaign endorsements page. No date or organizational affiliation established. christianmaxwellforcongress.com
• Kent Robinson other
  Listed as an endorser on Maxwell campaign endorsements page. No date or organizational affiliation established. christianmaxwellforcongress.com
• Amanda other
  Listed as an endorser on Maxwell campaign endorsements page. No further identifying information or date stated. christianmaxwellforcongress.com
• Dentist Draper other
  Listed as an endorser on Maxwell campaign endorsements page. No further identifying information or date stated. christianmaxwellforcongress.com
• Don other
  Listed as an endorser on Maxwell campaign endorsements page. No further identifying information or date stated. christianmaxwellforcongress.com
• Jeffrey Brown other
  Identified as a lead organizer on Maxwell campaign endorsements page. No endorsement date stated. christianmaxwellforcongress.com
• Edward J. LaVallie other
  Listed as an endorser on Maxwell campaign endorsements page. No date or organizational affiliation established. No endorsement date stated. christianmaxwellforcongress.com
• Jami Crest other
  Listed as an endorser on Maxwell campaign endorsements page. No date or organizational affiliation established. christianmaxwellforcongress.com
• Leanore Ponce other
  Listed as an endorser on Maxwell campaign endorsements page. No date or organizational affiliation established. christianmaxwellforcongress.com
• Denise other
  Listed as an endorser on Maxwell campaign endorsements page. No further identifying information or date stated. christianmaxwellforcongress.com
• Illinois Family Action organization
  Endorsed Maxwell for U.S. House District 1 in its 2026 general-election endorsements list. Also listed in primary endorsements (no date stated for that list). illinoisfamilyaction.org · Oct 3, 2026

Raised

$63K

Spent

$36K

Cash on hand

$34K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6IL01191(opens in a new tab)