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Illinois · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 13

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Nikki Budzinski Democratic · Incumbent Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski seeks re-election in Illinois' 13th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → Jeff Wilson Republican Republican Jeff Wilson, Navy veteran and nuclear engineer, challenges Democratic incumbent in Illinois' 13th Congressional District (2026) Full profile →

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IssueNikki Budzinski
Democratic
Jeff Wilson
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports rolling back tariffs, raising minimum wage, and job creation Voted 68 yes · 26 no Prioritizes deficit reduction, spending cuts, and balanced budget reform
HousingSupports building 4 million homes via permitting reform and tax credits Voted 4 yes · 1 no Supports lowering housing costs through expanded energy production
Health careSupports extending ACA credits, Medicaid, and capping drug prices Voted 23 yes · 10 no Opposes universal healthcare and ACA subsidies; supports state-led solutions
ImmigrationSupports border security but opposes ICE funding without accountability Voted 13 yes · 12 no no sourced position
Abortion & reproductive rightsOpposes restrictions on reproductive health access for servicemembers Voted 4 no Opposes abortion in principle; treats it as a states' rights issue for now
EducationSupports federal funding for Title I, IDEA, Head Start, and CTE Voted 15 yes · 15 no Supports parental rights; opposes DEI and political indoctrination in schools
Climate & energySupports clean energy investment, tax credits, and union energy jobs Voted 44 yes · 69 no · 2 missedSupports expanding nuclear and fossil-fuel energy production
Crime & public safetySupports community violence prevention and ICE accountability Voted 56 yes · 21 no · 1 missedSupports border security and law enforcement to combat crime
Taxes & budgetOpposes Republican cuts to clean energy and healthcare tax credits Voted 28 yes · 33 no Supports cutting taxes and reducing government spending
GunsSupports community-based gun violence prevention programs Voted 2 yes · 6 no Supports Second Amendment; gun restrictions per existing federal law
Democracy & electionsOpposes restrictions on mail-in voting; supports ballot access Voted 6 yes · 10 no Opposes voting without photo identification
Foreign policy & defenseSupports congressional war powers; favors diplomacy over Iran escalation Voted 91 yes · 20 no Selective foreign involvement; opposes Iranian nukes; views China as threat

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