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Illinois · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 14

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Lauren Underwood Democratic · Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative Lauren Underwood of Illinois's 14th District, nurse and former HHS advisor, running for re-election in 2026. Full profile → James T. "Jim" Marter Republican Republican nominee challenging incumbent Lauren Underwood in Illinois's 14th Congressional District in 2026 Full profile →

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IssueLauren Underwood
Democratic
James T. "Jim" Marter
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports lower costs, repeal of tariffs, and union-job infrastructure investment Voted 63 yes · 31 no Supports free markets, lower taxes, and reduced federal spending
HousingSupports affordable housing, down-payment assistance, and property-tax deduction reform Voted 3 yes · 2 no Favors reducing or eliminating HUD as part of broader federal cuts
Health careSupports permanent ACA tax credits, Medicare expansion, and lower drug prices Voted 23 yes · 10 no Opposes ACA; supports market-based healthcare reforms
ImmigrationSupports comprehensive reform, DACA protections, and citizenship pathways Voted 4 yes · 21 no Supports border wall, strict enforcement, no DACA or amnesty
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports abortion access and federal reproductive rights protections Voted 4 no Pro-life; opposes public funding for Planned Parenthood
EducationSupports early childhood education investment and nursing education funding Voted 9 yes · 21 no Supports reducing federal role in education; opposes CRT and DEI funding
Climate & energyno sourced position Voted 35 yes · 79 no · 1 missedSupports energy independence; opposes policies limiting U.S. energy production
Crime & public safetySupports critical infrastructure security and workplace crime enforcement Voted 41 yes · 34 no · 3 missedSupports border security, law enforcement, and anti-cartel action
Taxes & budgetOpposes Trump tariffs; supports congressional authority over taxes Voted 25 yes · 35 no · 1 missedSupports tax cuts, spending reductions, balanced budget amendment
GunsSupports universal background checks and gun violence prevention Voted 8 no Firmly supports Second Amendment rights
Democracy & electionsSupports voting rights, anti-corruption, and election security Voted 3 yes · 13 no no sourced position
Foreign policy & defenseOpposes unauthorized military action against Iran; supports War Powers Resolution Voted 74 yes · 36 no · 1 missedAmerica First; supports Israel, backs Trump on Ukraine, cautious on military force

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