James
T. "Jim" Marter

1. Economy & jobs Supports free markets, lower taxes, and reduced federal spending +

2. Housing Favors reducing or eliminating HUD as part of broader federal cuts +

3. Health care Opposes ACA; supports market-based healthcare reforms +

4. Immigration Supports border wall, strict enforcement, no DACA or amnesty +

5. Abortion & reproductive rights Pro-life; opposes public funding for Planned Parenthood +

6. Education Supports reducing federal role in education; opposes CRT and DEI funding +

7. Climate & energy Supports energy independence; opposes policies limiting U.S. energy production +

8. Crime & public safety Supports border security, law enforcement, and anti-cartel action +

9. Taxes & budget Supports tax cuts, spending reductions, balanced budget amendment +

10. Guns Firmly supports Second Amendment rights +

11. Foreign policy & defense America First; supports Israel, backs Trump on Ukraine, cautious on military force +

1. Oct 6
   endorsement

   Chicago Tribune editorial board endorses Underwood over Marter

   The Tribune endorsed incumbent Lauren Underwood rather than Marter. The editorial noted Marter told the paper he supports zero-based budgeting and opposes gerrymandering, and quoted him as having 'zero concern for bipartisanship.'

   ↳ Editorial: Lauren Underwood for US House of ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
2. Oct 3
   endorsement

   Illinois Family Action endorses Marter for IL-14

   The conservative advocacy organization Illinois Family Action listed Jim Marter among its endorsed candidates for the 2026 general election.

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

   Rep. Darin LaHood speaks at Yorkville fundraiser for Marter

   Republican Congressman Darin LaHood appeared at a Yorkville fundraiser for Marter, saying 'My goal is for Jim Marter to be my colleague after November 3rd in Congress' and pledging to work with House Speaker Mike Johnson and GOP leadership to support Marter. The account was issued by the Marter campaign.

   ↳ Congressman LaHood: IL-14 'At the very top' of IL Seats ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
4. Sep 21
   news

   Marter discusses AI, immigration, and election integrity on Illinois Public Media

   In an interview on The 21st Show, Marter said AI regulation should address privacy and IP misuse, praised the Trump administration on immigration enforcement, and called for a federally supported open audit process for elections. He opposed Illinois' 40-day early voting period, favoring about one week instead.

   ↳ GOP congressional hopeful Jim Marter on 'misuse' of AI ... · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
5. Sep 21
   debate

   Marter accuses Underwood of dodging debates

   During his Illinois Public Media interview, Marter said he had challenged Underwood to debate and accused her of dodging debates. The program reported no scheduled or completed debate and noted it had also invited Underwood for an interview.

   ↳ GOP congressional hopeful Jim Marter on 'misuse' of AI ... · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
6. Mar 17
   filing

   Marter wins Republican primary with 74.9% of the vote

   Jim Marter defeated three other candidates in the Republican primary, capturing 74.9% of the vote to become the GOP nominee for IL-14. Lauren Underwood ran unopposed in the Democratic primary.

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

• Illinois House Freedom Caucus organization
  Listed as endorser on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. marter4congress.us
• Plainfield Township Republican Organization organization
  Listed as endorser on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. marter4congress.us
• ABATE of Illinois / ABATE FedPAC organization
  Listed as endorser on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. marter4congress.us
• Stand for Health Freedom organization
  Listed as endorser on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. marter4congress.us
• Veterans for America First organization
  Listed as endorser on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. marter4congress.us
• Illinois Citizens for Life Federal PAC organization
  Listed as endorser on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. marter4congress.us
• Defend LaSalle organization
  Listed as endorser on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. marter4congress.us
• Aurora Township Republican Organization organization
  Listed as endorser on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. marter4congress.us
• DuPage Township Republican Organization organization
  Listed as endorser on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. marter4congress.us
• Fighting for America's Future PAC organization
  Listed as endorser on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. marter4congress.us
• Illinois Family Action organization
  Endorsed Marter for the 2026 general election; endorsement list published October 3, 2026. illinoisfamilyaction.org · Oct 3, 2026
• U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R–IL-16) official
  Listed on campaign endorsements page. At a Marter fundraiser on October 3, 2026, LaHood publicly supported him and said, "My goal is for Jim Marter to be my colleague after November 3rd in Congress." einpresswire.com · Oct 3, 2026
• U.S. Rep. Mary Miller (R–IL-15) official
  Campaign announced her endorsement on March 10, 2026. Marter said, "I'm excited and grateful to have Congresswoman Mary Miller's endorsement." marter4congress.us · Mar 10, 2026
• U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R–IL-12) official
  Campaign announced his endorsement on August 19, 2024. marter4congress.us · Aug 19, 2024

Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.

Raised

$141K

Spent

$113K

Cash on hand

$32K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H8IL16153(opens in a new tab)