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Delia
Ramirez

Democratic U.S. Representative for Illinois' 3rd District, first elected in 2022, seeking re-election in 2026.

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Background

Delia C. Ramirez is a Democratic U.S. Representative serving Illinois' 3rd Congressional District since 2023. Born in Chicago's Belmont Cragin community and raised in Humboldt Park, she graduated from St. Gregory High School in 2001 and earned a Bachelor of Arts from Northeastern Illinois University. 123

Before entering electoral politics, Ramirez spent approximately 18 years in the nonprofit sector, serving as executive director of the Center for Changing Lives, campaign manager at Common Cause Illinois, and deputy director of the Community Renewal Society. 2 She was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives for the 4th House District in 2019, serving through 2022, and also held the title of Majority Floor Leader in the Illinois House. 13

First elected to Congress in 2022, Ramirez serves on the House Committees on Homeland Security and Veterans' Affairs. 2 She is seeking re-election to the seat in November 2026. 321

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 3, Illinois
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Illinois' 3rd Congressional District
Website
deliaforcongress.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 Delia Ramirez 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
3.1%
with their party’s majority
94%

Recent key votes

  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobs
    Retire through Ownership Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energy
    Water Resources Development Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energy
    Ratepayer Protection Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · against their party's majority
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energy
    Providing 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 · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safety
    PROOF Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safety
    National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
    On Passage · Passed · against their party's majority
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energy
    Providing 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 · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budget
    Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official 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

  1. Oct 9
    news
    Ramirez introduces ICE Shootings Transparency Act (H.R. 10698) with other members of Congress

    Ramirez and other members of Congress introduced the ICE Shootings Transparency Act to provide state and local law enforcement access to evidence in ICE and CBP officer-involved shootings and other use-of-force incidents.

    Elected Officials Introduce ICE Shootings Transparency Act · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 9
    news
    Ramirez states support for Medicare for All in Daily Herald health care questionnaire

    In answers to a Daily Herald questionnaire, Ramirez said she would prefer universal health care through Medicare for All, credited the ACA with expanding access, and expressed concern about health care costs and mental health.

    In 3rd Congressional District, Ramirez and Oakley find some common ground on health care · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 8
    endorsement
    Teamsters Joint Council 25 endorses Ramirez among pro-union Illinois candidates

    Teamsters Joint Council 25 announced its endorsement of a slate of Illinois U.S. House candidates, listing Ramirez among them.

    TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL 25 ENDORSES SLATE OF ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 6
    endorsement
    Democrats Abroad Global Veterans and Military Families Caucus endorses Ramirez

    The Democrats Abroad Global Veterans and Military Families Caucus included Ramirez on its list of endorsed candidates for the 2026 elections.

    2026 Endorsed Candidates of the ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 4
    endorsement
    Chicago Tribune Editorial Board endorses Republican Angel Oakley over Ramirez in IL-03

    The Chicago Tribune Editorial Board endorsed Oakley, not Ramirez, in the District 3 race.

    Editorial: Angel Oakley for US House of Representatives in ... · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 23
    news
    Ramirez introduces Reimagining Safety Act to dismantle DHS and abolish ICE and CBP

    Ramirez announced community-led legislation that would create a Department of Community Safety, dismantle DHS while retaining certain functions, abolish ICE and CBP, and redirect funds to community programs. Her office estimated at least $150 billion could be redirected. Illinois Republican Party Chairman Bob Grogan criticized the proposal.

    Ramirez, Civil Society, & Community Leaders Announce ... · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Mar 17
    filing
    Ramirez and Oakley each win unopposed party primaries for IL-03

    According to the Daily Herald's October 9 report, Ramirez ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination and Oakley ran unopposed for the Republican nomination in the March 17 primary.

    In 3rd Congressional District, Ramirez and Oakley find some common ground on health care · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Lauren Underwood official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. deliaforcongress.com
  • Ayanna Pressley official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. deliaforcongress.com
  • Teresa Leger Fernández official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. deliaforcongress.com
  • Jan Schakowsky official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. deliaforcongress.com
  • Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. deliaforcongress.com
  • Pramila Jayapal official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. deliaforcongress.com
  • Sara Jacobs official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. deliaforcongress.com
  • Veronica Escobar official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. deliaforcongress.com
  • Linda Sánchez official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. deliaforcongress.com
  • Mondaire Jones official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. deliaforcongress.com
  • Lucille Roybal-Allard official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. deliaforcongress.com
  • Working Families Party organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. deliaforcongress.com
  • Reproductive Freedom for All organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. deliaforcongress.com
  • Peace Action organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. deliaforcongress.com
  • Girl, I Guess Progressive Voter Guide organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. deliaforcongress.com
  • SEIU Healthcare Illinois union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. deliaforcongress.com
  • Chicago Teachers Union union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. deliaforcongress.com
  • Illinois Nurses Association union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. deliaforcongress.com
  • United Food & Commercial Workers Local 881 union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. deliaforcongress.com
  • Sylvia Garcia official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. deliaforcongress.com
  • Daniel Biss official
    Evanston Mayor; listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. deliaforcongress.com
  • BOLD PAC organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. deliaforcongress.com
  • League of Conservation Voters Action Fund organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. deliaforcongress.com
  • Grassroots Illinois Action organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. deliaforcongress.com
  • National Nurses United union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. deliaforcongress.com
  • Illinois Federation of Teachers union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. deliaforcongress.com
  • Illinois Education Association union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. deliaforcongress.com
  • International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District Lodge 19 union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. deliaforcongress.com
  • Toni Preckwinkle official
    Cook County Board President; listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. deliaforcongress.com
  • Progressive Caucus PAC organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. deliaforcongress.com
  • Demand Justice organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. deliaforcongress.com
  • Young Democrats of Illinois organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. deliaforcongress.com
  • Cook County Teachers Union union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. deliaforcongress.com
  • Amalgamated Transit Union union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. deliaforcongress.com
  • SEIU Local 73 union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. deliaforcongress.com
  • MoveOn organization
    MoveOn announced endorsement of Ramirez for Illinois's 3rd Congressional District on September 21, 2026. front.moveon.org · Sep 21, 2026
  • American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union
    AFGE announced endorsement of Ramirez for reelection on March 16, 2026, as part of a group of seven Illinois incumbents. afge.org · Mar 16, 2026

Past elections

General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.

YearSeatResultVotesShare
2022U.S. House IL-03 · DWon121,76468.5%

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
$1.47M
Spent
$987K
Cash on hand
$946K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2IL03162(opens in a new tab)

Sources 17

  1. [1] Elected Officials Introduce ICE Shootings Transparency Act(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  2. [2] In 3rd Congressional District, Ramirez and Oakley find some common ground on health care(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL 25 ENDORSES SLATE OF ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  4. [4] Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  5. [5] 2026 Endorsed Candidates of the ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  6. [6] Editorial: Angel Oakley for US House of Representatives in ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
  7. [7] Ramirez, Civil Society, & Community Leaders Announce ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
  8. [8] Delia Ramirez : MoveOn: People-Powered Progress(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  9. [9] AFGE Endorses 7 Illinois Lawmakers for Reelection to ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 16, 2026
  10. [10] Congresswoman Ramirez Statement on Trump’s Attack on American Elections(opens in a new tab) Mar 26, 2025
  11. [11] Peace Building and Security(opens in a new tab) Sep 19, 2024
  12. [12] Environment, Conservation, and Infrastructure(opens in a new tab) Jan 30, 2024
  13. [13] Housing(opens in a new tab) Jan 30, 2024
  14. [14] Immigration(opens in a new tab) Jan 30, 2024
  15. [15] Jobs and the Economy | Representative Delia Ramirez(opens in a new tab) Jan 30, 2024
  16. [16] Education | Representative Delia Ramirez - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Jan 3, 2023
  17. [17] Health Care - Congresswoman Delia Ramirez - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Jan 3, 2023
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