2026 Elections · Illinois

Illinois's 1st Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Illinois congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

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Who is running in Illinois's 1st Congressional District in 2026?

Jonathan Jackson (Democratic) and Christian Maxwell (Republican).

Where they stand

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Where they differ: Jonathan Jackson focuses on creating safer communities by addressing root causes of crime, supporting law enforcement, and co-sponsoring gun safety and victim support legislation, and he voted yea on prison staff safety and guard acts but nay on privacy, veterans 2nd amendment, cashless bail, and violent offender bills 12. Christian Maxwell says she will fight to restore law and order and hold leaders accountable for putting politics over public safety, and she wants to reduce wasteful government spending and lower taxes to help small businesses and families 35.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 20, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueJonathan JacksonDemocraticChristian MaxwellRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Jackson supports building an economy that prioritizes equitable growth and opportunity, fighting inflation, raising the minimum wage, and supporting small businesses.

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Jackson votes yea on technology and small business support bills but nay on capital access, privacy, and kids-related economic acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

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Healthcare

Jackson supports Medicare for All and universal health coverage to address disparities in the U.S. healthcare system.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 20, 2026AI-written

Jackson supports healthcare as a fundamental human right and co-sponsors Medicare for All to make healthcare more affordable and equitable.

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Jackson votes yea on rural care and patient support acts but nay on Medicaid harm and lowering health care premiums bills.

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Immigration

Jackson votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but yea on a national emergency resolution.

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Public Safety & Crime

Jackson focuses on creating safer communities by addressing root causes of crime, supporting law enforcement, and co-sponsoring gun safety and victim support legislation.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 20, 2026AI-written

Jackson votes yea on prison staff safety and guard acts but nay on privacy, veterans 2nd amendment, cashless bail, and violent offender bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Maxwell says she will fight to restore law and order and hold leaders accountable for putting politics over public safety.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Jonathan Jackson focuses on creating safer communities by addressing root causes of crime, supporting law enforcement, and co-sponsoring gun safety and victim support legislation 1. He voted yea on prison staff safety and guard acts but nay on privacy, veterans 2nd amendment, cashless bail, and violent offender bills 2. Christian Maxwell says she will fight to restore law and order and hold leaders accountable for putting politics over public safety 3.
Abortion

Jackson supports legislation ensuring comprehensive healthcare access and reproductive rights, endorsing the Women's Health Protection Act.

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No public position found. Check their site ↗

Taxes & Government Spending

Jackson votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension but nay on budget resolutions and multiple appropriations acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Maxwell wants to reduce wasteful government spending and lower taxes to help small businesses and families.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Jonathan Jackson votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension but nay on budget resolutions and multiple appropriations acts 1. Christian Maxwell wants to reduce wasteful government spending and lower taxes to help small businesses and families 2.
Energy & Environment

Jackson votes yea on emissions reduction and conservation acts but nay on EPA rule disapproval and HEATS Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

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Foreign Policy & Defense

Jackson votes yea on resolutions to remove troops from Iran and Lebanon and veterans clinic naming but nay on defense authorization and FISA extension.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Jonathan Jackson focuses on creating safer communities by addressing root causes of crime, supporting law enforcement, and co-sponsoring gun safety and victim support legislation. He voted yea on prison staff safety and guard acts but nay on privacy, veterans 2nd amendment, cashless bail, and violent offender bills. Christian Maxwell says she will fight to restore law and order and hold leaders accountable for putting politics over public safety.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Jonathan Jackson votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension but nay on budget resolutions and multiple appropriations acts. Christian Maxwell wants to reduce wasteful government spending and lower taxes to help small businesses and families.