Dillan
S. Vancil

1. Economy & jobs Supports energy production, tax relief, and deregulation to lower costs +

2. Health care Supports price transparency, more competition, and Medicaid work requirements +

3. Immigration Supports tighter border security and merit-based legal immigration reform +

4. Climate & energy Favors coal, natural gas, and nuclear; skeptical of wind/solar incentives +

5. Crime & public safety Supports law-and-order measures and tighter border security +

6. Taxes & budget Supports income tax cuts and calls for spending reductions +

7. Guns Defends Second Amendment; supports instant background checks for commercial sales +

8. Democracy & elections Supports restoring congressional authority; signed term limits pledge +

9. Foreign policy & defense Opposes open-ended foreign aid; requires congressional authorization for sustained war +

1. Oct 5
   news

   Vancil comments on bipartisanship, says he is 'done with party lines on either side'

   In a WGLT interview, Vancil said he did not expect cross-party cooperation soon, but added 'I'm so done with party lines on either side,' urging lawmakers to judge measures by whether they are good for the American people.

   ↳ Congressional candidates discuss expanding executive ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
2. Oct 3
   endorsement

   Illinois Family Action endorses Vancil for U.S. House District 17

   Illinois Family Action listed Dillan Vancil as their endorsed candidate for U.S. House District 17 in their 2026 general election endorsements.

   ↳ 2026 General Election Endorsements · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
3. Oct 2
   news

   Vancil calls for maintaining pressure on Iran over terrorism and nuclear program

   NPR Illinois reported that Vancil wanted the administration to maintain demands that Iran halt state-sponsored terrorism and its nuclear program, and said other countries might help increase pressure on Iran.

   ↳ Congressional candidates debate critical, cautious views on Iran war · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
4. Oct 1
   news

   Vancil supports expanding coal, nuclear, and natural gas development; criticizes Sorensen on inflation

   WGLT reported Vancil supported fewer barriers to energy development, naming coal, nuclear power, and natural gas. He said wind and solar might have a role but opposed incentives for those sectors. In a separate cost-of-living report, Vancil criticized Sorensen's record on inflation.

   ↳ Congressional candidates address inflation and the rising ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
5. Sep 29
   news

   Vancil outlines Social Security reform proposals including personal retirement accounts

   In an interview reported by Northern Public Radio, Vancil said 'We have to look at other alternatives for this next generation that isn't necessarily counting on Social Security being there.' He proposed personal retirement accounts and allowing younger people to opt out of paying into Social Security, while saying the government should honor obligations to current retirees.

   ↳ Congressional candidates offer positions on budget deficit and Social Security fixes · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
6. Sep 22
   news

   Vancil listed as Republican nominee for Illinois 17th Congressional District

   Peoria Standard reported that Vancil won the Republican primary against Julie Bickelhaupt and would face incumbent Rep. Eric Sorensen in the November general election. A later election forecast put the primary result at 58.4% to 41.6% in Vancil's favor.

   ↳ Peoria-area Republicans: Here's who's on your Nov. 3 ballot - Peoria Standard · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
7. Sep 16
   news

   Vancil challenges Sorensen to debate, accuses him of avoiding one

   In a campaign press release published by AroundPtown, Vancil said 'I'm ready any day, any place, any format,' and accused Rep. Eric Sorensen of not agreeing to a debate. The release reflects the campaign's own claims and does not independently document whether any debate had been scheduled.

   ↳ Dillan Vancil: Sorensen is All Glam, No Answers on Rising Costs · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

• Donald Manzullo official
  Former U.S. Representative; listed as an endorsement on Vancil's iVoterGuide profile. No endorsement date or scope described. ivoterguide.com
• Chicago Tribune Editorial Board newspaper
  Endorsed Vancil in the Republican primary for Illinois' 17th District, writing 'We endorse Vancil.' The Tribune's October 2026 general-election editorial endorsed his opponent Eric Sorensen instead. chicagotribune.com · Feb 5, 2026

Raised

$309K

Spent

$272K

Cash on hand

$57K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6IL17247(opens in a new tab)