Illinois’ 16th Congressional District: who’s running on Nov. 3, 2026

Voted for the 2025 reconciliation law and the 2025 Rescissions Act; says the law makes federal programs more efficient.

Proposes large federal investment in Rust Belt and rural areas, stronger union bargaining rights, and limits on industry consolidation.

Says more competition would lower costs and the ACA has failed; voted against the 2026 ACA subsidy extension (H.R. 1834).

Supports Medicare for All with no premiums or copays and Medicare drug price negotiation; opposes Medicaid cuts.

Voted for the Laken Riley Act; says border crossings have fallen; is sponsoring a bill to increase legal immigration.

Supports bipartisan overhaul with legal pathways requiring background checks and fees; opposes aggressive enforcement raids; says borders cannot be open.

Describes himself as pro-life from conception, praised Dobbs returning the issue to states, and voted for H.R. 21 (Born-Alive Act).

Said in an August 2026 interview that abortion is a decision for a woman to make on her own.

Voted for the 2025 reconciliation law, citing no tax on tips and overtime and averting scheduled tax increases.

Proposes lower income taxes for working and middle-class people and higher taxes on top earners and corporations; would lift Social Security payroll cap above $250,000.

Voted for the DC CRIMES Act and H.R. 5140; says license plate readers need guidance but help solve serious crimes.

Supports the Second Amendment and background checks and opposes an assault-weapons ban; called the evolving use of license plate reader cameras frightening from a privacy perspective.

Original cosponsor of the Educational Choice for Children Act (H.R. 833) creating federal tax-credit scholarships.

Said he supports bringing the apprenticeship model into high school and called career and technical education important.

Backs an all-of-the-above energy mix including biofuels, nuclear, solar and wind; voted to overturn California vehicle emission waiver.

Supports renewable energy and union clean-energy jobs; wants federal rules so data centers do not raise local energy costs.

Opposed 2026 resolutions to end U.S. hostilities with Iran while urging an off-ramp; voted for 2024 Ukraine aid.

Says military action needs congressional approval and opposes the Iran war; criticizes threats toward close allies.

Supports tariffs on China, Russia and North Korea but questions tariffs on allies; voted against ending the Canada tariff emergency.

Supports targeted tariffs for critical industries but opposes broad tariffs; favors reshoring through federal industrial policy.