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Illinois’ 6th Congressional District: who’s running on Nov. 3, 2026

2 candidates · Every summary links to its public source · Updated Oct 18, 2026

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The candidates

Sean Casten

Democratic · Incumbent

U.S. Representative for IL-6 since 2019; former clean-energy company CEO.

Niki Conforti

Republican

Energy consultant since 2017; former health-system administrator and staffing business owner; elected precinct committeeman.

Where they stand, issue by issue

Cost of living

1 = More gov. support5 = More free market
Casten2/5

Cosponsored bills to raise the minimum wage to $17 and strengthen union organizing; backs Social Security expansion.

Conforti4/5

Supports cutting regulations on small business and passing legislation to restore manufacturing jobs.

Health care

1 = Public option5 = Private choice
Casten2/5

Supports universal coverage with private-sector competition, antitrust enforcement and outcome-based payment.

Conforti5/5

Proposes billing transparency, more marketplace competition and portable plans across state lines; opposes the ACA.

Immigration

1 = Expand pathways5 = Stricter limits
Casten2/5

Supports secure borders and a welcoming, fact-based system; criticizes ICE conduct and backed impeaching the DHS secretary.

Conforti5/5

Supports expanding ICE, deporting violent criminals and legal immigration; opposes public benefits for undocumented immigrants.

Abortion

1 = Protect access5 = Restrict access
Casten1/5

Cosponsored the Women's Health Protection Act of 2025 to protect abortion access nationally.

Conforti4/5

Identifies as pro-life with exceptions for rape, incest and life of the mother; opposes taxpayer-funded abortion.

Taxes

1 = Fund programs5 = Cut taxes
Casten1/5

Supports higher taxes on top earners, a return to Clinton-era rates and full IRS funding.

Conforti5/5

Opposes tax increases on working families and supports federal spending caps.

Crime & safety

1 = Reform-focused5 = Enforcement-focused
Casten3/5

In 2022, voted for and cosponsored bills funding police recruitment and de-escalation training, mental-health crisis responders, and community violence intervention programs.

Conforti4/5

Opposes the state SAFE-T Act's pretrial release rules; supports stronger fentanyl penalties and better police training.

Education

1 = More public funding5 = More school choice
Casten2/5

Supports universal early childhood education and opposes dismantling the Education Department.

Confortinot placed on the scale

Says 'It is time to get back to scholastics – reading, writing and arithmetic'; backs gifted and special-needs programs and parental rights; no school-choice position stated.

Climate

1 = Faster clean-energy shift5 = Prioritize energy costs
Casten1/5

Supports ending oil and gas tax breaks and cutting U.S. greenhouse gases 40% by 2040.

Conforti5/5

Proposes cutting energy regulations and limiting the renewable share of power to lower costs.

Foreign policy

1 = More engaged abroad5 = Focus at home
Casten1/5

Supports aid to Ukraine and allies and calls repairing U.S. alliances the top foreign policy priority.

Conforti3/5

Describes an America First view and names China trade as top issue, while backing recent U.S. military actions against Iran and Venezuela.

Trade & competitiveness

1 = Open trade5 = Tariffs to protect industry
Casten2/5

Criticizes current tariff policy for raising consumer prices.

Conforti5/5

Supports tariffs on China to bring manufacturing jobs back to the district.

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Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting is open now. Your county election office has locations and hours.

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