Nikki Budzinski
U.S. Representative for IL-13 since 2023; career in labor advocacy and state and federal government.
2 candidates · Every summary links to its public source · Updated Oct 18, 2026
U.S. Representative for IL-13 since 2023; career in labor advocacy and state and federal government.
Champaign County Board member; Navy nuclear-submarine veteran and retired nuclear engineer.
Voted against the 2025 reconciliation law (H.R. 1), citing Medicaid cuts; campaign focuses on lowering costs and supporting workers.
Supports lower taxes, less regulation and reduced federal spending to address affordability.
Voted to extend enhanced ACA premium tax credits and opposed 2025 Medicaid cuts.
Opposes extending enhanced ACA subsidies; says states and individuals, not Washington, should carry most responsibility.
Supports a path to citizenship for Dreamers and more Border Patrol staffing; voted against ICE/CBP funding lacking oversight.
Supports border security and ICE enforcement, opposes sanctuary policies, and backs faster legal naturalization and guest-worker reforms.
Cosponsored the Women's Health Protection Act of 2025 (H.R. 12).
Voted against the 2025 tax law (H.R. 1), saying tax relief should go to working families rather than the wealthiest.
Supports lower taxes and backed the proposed tariff-funded $2,000 payments.
Opposes defunding police and supports federal grants for local departments, community policing and mental-health response.
Lists crime as a top concern and pledges to support law enforcement.
Opposes dismantling the U.S. Department of Education and supports federal funding for public schools and college affordability.
Campaign site says parents, 'not bureaucrats,' should decide what is best for children and opposes 'political indoctrination' and forced DEI in schools; no school choice position stated.
Supports an all-of-the-above approach including clean-energy tax incentives, nuclear, wind, solar and year-round E15; voted to overturn California vehicle emission waiver.
Supports more nuclear, coal and natural gas generation; calls reliance on wind and solar unrealistic.
Voted for 2024 Ukraine aid and for a 2026 resolution to end U.S. hostilities with Iran absent authorization; supports diplomacy.
Favors putting U.S. security first while keeping strong alliances; supports Israel and U.S. interest in Greenland.
Has questioned the administration's tariffs, citing harm and uncertainty for farmers.
Calls tariffs a net positive for the U.S. while wanting farmers less affected.
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