Illinois’ 4th Congressional District: who’s running on Nov. 3, 2026

Proposes cutting federal spending and debt and sending aid directly to individuals rather than through nonprofit groups.

Supports raising the federal minimum wage, passing the PRO Act, and penalizing large companies that raise prices on essentials.

Lists cost of living as a top priority and says Congress must provide relief, judging each vote by its effect on working families; no specific proposals.

Supports higher wages indexed to inflation and organized pressure on corporations to lower prices.

In a 2024 questionnaire, said Medicare should be available only to those who paid into it, Medicaid should not be lifelong, and other taxpayer-funded programs are unnecessary.

Supports Medicare for All and Medicare negotiation of prescription drug prices.

Platform lists health care with the tagline 'Affordable, quality care' without specific proposals.

Proposes a public health system in place of private insurers.

Supports a stronger southern border, ending catch-and-release, and opposing sanctuary cities.

Supports a path to citizenship and protections for Dreamers, and supports abolishing ICE.

Platform calls for 'a secure & humane solution' and describes him as an advocate for 'responsible immigration solutions'; no specific proposals found.

Supports full rights for all U.S. residents, including voting and public services, regardless of status.

In a 2024 questionnaire, said elective abortion should be allowed for rape, incest or risk of life, and that each state, not the federal government, should decide.

Supports protecting reproductive health care rights.

Platform lists Reproductive Rights with the tagline 'Approach difficult decisions with compassion and respect'; no specific position stated.

In a 2024 questionnaire, called abortion care health care that should be available to all, and opposed safety standards used as restrictions on abortion rights.

Supports ending federal taxes on tips and overtime and opposes taxing Social Security benefits.

Supports higher taxes on top earners and large companies and an expanded Child Tax Credit.

Platform lists taxes with the tagline 'A fair system and responsible government' without specific proposals.

Says corporations and top earners should pay a greater share of taxes.

Supports law enforcement and criticizes policies she describes as favoring criminals.

No clear public position found.

Platform lists public safety as 'Safe neighborhoods, protecting privacy'; as Lyons mayor backed local gun-sale screening and recordkeeping rules.

Criticizes militarized police forces including ICE; in 2024 wrote that police are presented as the only answer and he would like a society that does not need police.

Supports school choice for low-income families.

Supports fully funding public schools, opposes privatization, and supports larger Pell Grants and student debt relief.

Platform lists education with the tagline 'Opportunity for all children' without specific proposals.

Says Chicago public schools need much more funding and opposed school closures and charter expansion.

Supports energy independence by using domestic resources rather than imported fuel.

Supports expanding clean energy, transit upgrades, and lead pipe replacement, describing climate change as a serious threat.

Platform lists energy and environment with the tagline 'Affordable energy and a healthier environment' without specific proposals.

In 2024 strongly agreed climate change requires urgent political action and said there are reliable energy sources besides fossil fuels; in 2026 called for more oversight of corporate pollution.

Supported Ukraine with more NATO burden-sharing, Israel's right to self-defense, humanitarian aid for Palestinians, and a stronger military.

Supports diplomacy, humanitarian aid, and shifting military spending to domestic needs; calls for ending U.S. military aid for Gaza operations.

At an April 29, 2026 candidate forum, Getty was reported as the only candidate who declined to describe Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide; he has not published foreign-policy positions.

Opposes U.S. military aid to Israel and Ukraine and possible conflicts with Venezuela, Iran and China.

Says manufacturing and jobs should be brought back to the U.S.; no statement on tariffs or trade agreements found.

In an Oct 2026 CBS Chicago interview, Garcia criticized Trump's tariffs, saying communities are feeling their impact through higher prices for goods and services.

No clear public position found.

No clear public position found.