Niki
Conforti
Republican nominee challenging incumbent Sean Casten in Illinois' 6th Congressional District, November 2026
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Background
Niki Conforti is the Republican nominee challenging incumbent Democrat Sean Casten for Illinois' 6th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. She is a lifelong resident of Chicago's western suburbs and lists Wheaton, Illinois as her city of residence. 247
Conforti holds a B.A. in economics from the University of Chicago (1987) and an MBA in healthcare administration from George Washington University (2012). Her professional background includes approximately 12 years in healthcare administration at large health systems, ownership of a staffing business, and work as an energy consultant since 2017. 24
She has served as an elected precinct committeeman for Milton Township, a local party position. Her campaign emphasizes issues including economic policy, energy, and opposition to what she describes as Washington overreach. 319
Conforti won the Republican primary and is challenging five-term incumbent Sean Casten. The two candidates have publicly disagreed on issues including tariffs. 2416
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 6, Illinois
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Energy Consultant
- Website
- conforti4congress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 8newsEarly voting begins for the November 3 general election in IL-06
The Daily Herald reported on October 8 that early voting had begun ahead of the November 3 general election in which Conforti faces incumbent Sean Casten.
In 6th District congressional race, Casten and Conforti disagree on Trump’s tariffs · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 8newsConforti backs Trump tariffs in Daily Herald questionnaire, disagreeing with Casten
In responses to a Daily Herald candidate questionnaire, Conforti backed tariffs to protect domestic industry and U.S. producers facing Chinese imports, called for 'fair trade frameworks,' and said she 'firmly opposes rolling back these protections.' Casten disagreed with the tariffs' effectiveness and legality.
In 6th District congressional race, Casten and Conforti disagree on Trump’s tariffs · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7endorsementProfile reports Conforti also endorsed by American Arab Chamber of Commerce and Maggie's List
A campaign profile listing reported that Conforti received endorsements from the American Arab Chamber of Commerce and Maggie's List, though the exact dates of those endorsements were not established in the sources reviewed.
Conforti seeks Illinois 6th District seat as Republican · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 3endorsementIllinois Family Action endorses Niki Conforti for IL-06
Illinois Family Action listed Conforti among its endorsed candidates in its 2026 general election endorsements announcement.
2026 General Election Endorsements · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 22newsConforti listed among Republican candidates on the November 3 ballot in DuPage and West Cook counties
Local election coverage from DuPage County and West Cook area identified Conforti as the Republican candidate facing Sean Casten in the November 3 general election for Illinois' 6th Congressional District.
DuPage County Republicans: Here's who's on your Nov. 3 ballot · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 19pollElection forecast model gives Casten a 17.5-point Democratic margin advantage in IL-06
Call the Map's model-based election forecast, updated September 19, projected a roughly 17.5-point Democratic margin in the IL-06 race, favoring incumbent Sean Casten over Conforti. This is a forecast model, not a voter poll.
IL-06: Casten 98 in 100 — Call the Map · Sep 19, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 30filingFEC filing period ends: Conforti raised ~$313K, with ~$23K cash on hand
Through the June 30 campaign-finance filing period, Conforti had raised approximately $313,000 and held about $23,000 cash on hand, compared to incumbent Sean Casten's approximately $2.1 million raised for the same period.
IL-06: Casten 98 in 100 — Call the Map · Sep 19, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Mar 1newsConforti wins Republican primary with ~82% of the vote against Skylar Duensing
Niki Conforti won the Republican primary in Illinois' 6th Congressional District, receiving approximately 82% of the vote against challenger Skylar Duensing, securing the GOP nomination to face incumbent Sean Casten.
In 6th District congressional race, Casten and Conforti disagree on Trump’s tariffs · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- National Women's Prayer and Voter Army organizationListed on Conforti's campaign endorsement page; no independent confirmation or date found in sources reviewed. conforti4congress.com
- Illinois Federation of Young Republicans organizationListed on Conforti's campaign endorsement page; no date found in sources reviewed. conforti4congress.com
- Downers Grove Township Republican Organization leadership officialListed on Conforti's campaign endorsement page; no date found in sources reviewed. conforti4congress.com
- Italian American Police Association organizationListed on Conforti's campaign endorsement page; no independent confirmation or date found in sources reviewed. conforti4congress.com
- ABATE – motorcycles alliance organizationListed on Conforti's campaign endorsement page; no independent confirmation or date found in sources reviewed. conforti4congress.com
- Milton Township Republican Organization leadership officialListed on Conforti's campaign endorsement page; no date found in sources reviewed. conforti4congress.com
- Bremen Township Republican Organization organizationListed on Conforti's campaign endorsement page; no date found in sources reviewed. conforti4congress.com
- United Hellenic Voters of America organizationListed on Conforti's campaign endorsement page; no independent confirmation or date found in sources reviewed. conforti4congress.com
- Arab American Chamber of Commerce organizationListed on Conforti's campaign endorsement page; no independent confirmation or date found in sources reviewed. conforti4congress.com
- HealthFreedom organizationListed on Conforti's campaign endorsement page; no independent confirmation or date found in sources reviewed. conforti4congress.com
- Hon. Patrick Durante otherDescribed on Conforti's campaign page as having served Congressman Henry Hyde for 32 years. No endorsement date given. conforti4congress.com
- Illinois Family Action organizationEndorsed Conforti for the general election; listed on Illinois Family Action's 2026 general-election endorsement list published September 30, 2026. illinoisfamilyaction.org · Sep 30, 2026
- Maggie's List organizationAnnounced endorsement of Conforti in Illinois' 6th District as part of a group of 8 new endorsements. maggieslist.org · Mar 23, 2026
- Daily Herald Editorial Board newspaperEndorsed Conforti for the Republican nomination. The paper's endorsement article says, 'She gets our recommendation.' dailyherald.com · Feb 24, 2026
- Chicago Tribune Editorial Board newspaperEndorsed Conforti for the Republican nomination. The Tribune's primary endorsement says, 'Conforti has earned our endorsement.' The Tribune did not endorse her for the general election; on October 5, 2026 it endorsed incumbent Sean Casten. chicagotribune.com · Feb 11, 2026
Past elections
General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.
| Year | Seat | Result | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | U.S. House IL-06 · R | Lost |
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
- $313K
- Spent
- $296K
- Cash on hand
- $23K
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2IL06090(opens in a new tab)
Sources 12
- [1] In 6th District congressional race, Casten and Conforti disagree on Trump’s tariffs(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [2] Conforti seeks Illinois 6th District seat as Republican(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [3] Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [4] 2026 General Election Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [5] Issues – Niki Conforti(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [6] IFA’s 2026 General Election Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [7] DuPage County Republicans: Here's who's on your Nov. 3 ballot(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
- [8] IL-06: Casten 98 in 100 — Call the Map(opens in a new tab) Sep 19, 2026
- [9] Momentum Builds: Maggie's List Adds 8 to Growing 2026 Endorsement List - Maggie's List(opens in a new tab) Mar 23, 2026
- [10] Conforti for Republicans in Congress, Dist. 6(opens in a new tab) Feb 24, 2026
- [11] Niki Conforti, Republican candidate for Illinois 6th Congressional ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 20, 2026
- [12] Editorial: In the 6th Congressional District, Sean Casten for Democrats and Niki Conforti for GOP(opens in a new tab) Feb 11, 2026