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Illinois · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 9

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Daniel K. Biss Democratic Daniel Biss is the Democratic nominee for Illinois's 9th Congressional District and current Mayor of Evanston. Full profile → John D. Elleson Republican Republican nominee for Illinois's 9th Congressional District and Arlington Heights pastor challenging Democrat Daniel Biss in November 2026. Full profile →
Delila Barrera Independent Delila Barrera is an Independent candidate who withdrew or was disqualified prior to the certification of the general election ballot. Withdrew

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IssueDaniel K. Biss
Democratic
John D. Elleson
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports antitrust enforcement, higher wages, and limits on private equity Supports pro-growth tax cuts, energy independence, deficit reduction
HousingSupports increasing housing supply and lowering housing costs Supports banning corporate housing purchases to lower costs
Health careSupports Medicare for All and universal coverage Supports preserving Medicare for the elderly; opposes Medicare buy-in
ImmigrationSupports abolishing ICE and comprehensive immigration reform Supports strict immigration enforcement with due process protections
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports abortion rights; opposes Supreme Court erosion of the right no sourced position
EducationSupports greater investment in public schools Acknowledges school funding inequity; calls for spending efficiency
Climate & energySupports bold federal action to address the climate crisis Supports fossil fuels and nuclear as primary energy sources
Crime & public safetyno sourced position Supports targeted federal enforcement respecting due process
Taxes & budgetOpposes tax cuts for the wealthy; supports protecting Social Security and Medicare Supports tax relief, pro-growth policies, and budget balance
Gunsno sourced position Supports Second Amendment with background checks, not broad restrictions
Democracy & electionsSupports campaign finance reform, voting rights, and abolishing the Electoral College Opposes partisan use of government power; supports voter ID
Foreign policy & defenseSupports diplomacy-first, anti-war foreign policy; backs Taiwan protection Supports military action against Iran; strong Israel ally; America-first focus

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