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2026 candidates we're tracking in IL-1
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Jonathan L. Jackson
Democratic
Incumbent
Jonathan L. Jackson is the sitting U.S. Representative for this district, per the chamber's membership roster, seeking a third term.
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Christian Maxwell
Republican
Christian Maxwell is a Chicago entrepreneur and business consultant making his first run for office, per his Chicago Sun-Times candidate questionnaire.
About this race
Illinois's 1st Congressional District elects one member of the U.S. House of Representatives to a two-year term. Every House seat in the country is on the ballot in 2026. The Illinois primary is Tuesday, March 17, 2026, and the general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.