2026 Elections · Illinois

Illinois's 3rd 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 3rd Congressional District in 2026?

Delia Ramirez (Democratic) and Angel Oakley (Republican).

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Delia Ramirez supports community-centered economic development and worker rights, voting yea on small business and financial protection acts but nay on broader capital access and privacy purchase protections 12. She advocates for healthcare as a human right, endorsing Medicare for All and expanded veteran services, voting yea on rural care and patient support reauthorizations but nay on Medicaid harm and lowering health premiums acts 456. Angel Oakley wants to lower costs and strengthen small businesses through financial literacy and economic independence 3. She supports promoting healthier lives via prevention, sound science, greater access to care, and more patient choice 7.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 17, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueDelia RamirezDemocraticAngel OakleyRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Ramirez supports community-centered economic development and worker rights to strengthen diverse and vibrant communities.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Ramirez votes yea on small business and financial protection acts but nay on broader capital access and privacy purchase protections.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Oakley wants to lower costs, strengthen small businesses, and expand opportunity, partly through financial literacy and economic independence.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Delia Ramirez supports community-centered economic development and worker rights to strengthen diverse and vibrant communities 1. She votes yea on small business and financial protection acts but nay on broader capital access and privacy purchase protections 2. Angel Oakley wants to lower costs, strengthen small businesses, and expand opportunity, partly through financial literacy and economic independence 3.
Healthcare

Ramirez advocates for healthcare for all and supports expanding healthcare and mental health services for veterans.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Ramirez supports health care as a human right and advocates for Medicare for All, reproductive rights, and health equity for marginalized communities.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

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

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Oakley supports promoting healthier lives through prevention, sound science, greater access to care, and more patient choice.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Healthcare: Delia Ramirez advocates for healthcare for all, supports expanding healthcare and mental health services for veterans, and views healthcare as a human right, endorsing Medicare for All, reproductive rights, and health equity for marginalized communities 12. She voted yea on rural care and patient support reauthorizations but nay on Medicaid harm and lowering health premiums acts 3. Angel Oakley supports promoting healthier lives through prevention, sound science, greater access to care, and more patient choice 4.
Immigration

Ramirez co-leads the Dream and Promise Act and supports creating pathways to citizenship for DACA recipients.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Ramirez supports comprehensive immigration reform that strengthens asylum, provides relief to undocumented immigrants and Dreamers, and addresses root causes of migration.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

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

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Public Safety & Crime

Ramirez fights for safe public spaces and the rights and safety of women and the LGBTQ community.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Ramirez advocates for dismantling DHS, abolishing ICE, and reimagining community safety through community-led legislation.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Ramirez votes yea on the GUARD Act but nay on privacy, veterans 2nd amendment, bail reform, violent offender, and law enforcement support bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Oakley supports effective law enforcement and safe, orderly communities to reduce crime and protect families and workers.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Delia Ramirez fights for safe public spaces and the rights and safety of women and the LGBTQ community 1. She advocates for dismantling DHS, abolishing ICE, and reimagining community safety through community-led legislation 2. Ramirez votes yea on the GUARD Act but nay on privacy, veterans 2nd amendment, bail reform, violent offender, and law enforcement support bills 3. Angel Oakley supports effective law enforcement and safe, orderly communities to reduce crime and protect families and workers 4.
Abortion

Ramirez supports reproductive rights and the rights and safety of women.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Taxes & Government Spending

Ramirez advocates for comprehensive campaign finance reforms including banning dark money and overturning Citizens United.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Ramirez votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims but nay on multiple appropriations and budget resolutions.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Oakley opposes excessive taxes and mandates and supports cutting unnecessary regulations and protecting pass-through tax deductions for small businesses.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Delia Ramirez supports comprehensive campaign finance reforms such as banning dark money and overturning Citizens United 1. She voted in favor of tax relief for fraud victims but against several appropriations and budget resolutions 2. Angel Oakley opposes excessive taxes and mandates, supports cutting unnecessary regulations, and wants to protect pass-through tax deductions for small businesses 3.
Energy & Environment

Ramirez votes yea on several environmental protection and emissions reduction acts but nay on EPA rule disapproval and HEATS Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Oakley supports protecting clean air, water, and soil by modernizing outdated TSCA regulations and strengthening environmental safeguards.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Delia Ramirez votes yea on several environmental protection and emissions reduction acts but nay on EPA rule disapproval and HEATS Act 1. Angel Oakley supports protecting clean air, water, and soil by modernizing outdated TSCA regulations and strengthening environmental safeguards 2.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Ramirez supports diplomacy over war, advocates for Congress to reassert its war-declaring powers, and promotes humanitarian aid and refugee support.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Ramirez votes yea on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon and on 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 Economy & Jobs?

Delia Ramirez supports community-centered economic development and worker rights to strengthen diverse and vibrant communities. She votes yea on small business and financial protection acts but nay on broader capital access and privacy purchase protections. Angel Oakley wants to lower costs, strengthen small businesses, and expand opportunity, partly through financial literacy and economic independence.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Delia Ramirez advocates for healthcare for all, supports expanding healthcare and mental health services for veterans, and views healthcare as a human right, endorsing Medicare for All, reproductive rights, and health equity for marginalized communities. She voted yea on rural care and patient support reauthorizations but nay on Medicaid harm and lowering health premiums acts. Angel Oakley supports promoting healthier lives through prevention, sound science, greater access to care, and more patient choice.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Delia Ramirez fights for safe public spaces and the rights and safety of women and the LGBTQ community. She advocates for dismantling DHS, abolishing ICE, and reimagining community safety through community-led legislation. Ramirez votes yea on the GUARD Act but nay on privacy, veterans 2nd amendment, bail reform, violent offender, and law enforcement support bills. Angel Oakley supports effective law enforcement and safe, orderly communities to reduce crime and protect families and workers.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Delia Ramirez supports comprehensive campaign finance reforms such as banning dark money and overturning Citizens United. She voted in favor of tax relief for fraud victims but against several appropriations and budget resolutions. Angel Oakley opposes excessive taxes and mandates, supports cutting unnecessary regulations, and wants to protect pass-through tax deductions for small businesses.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Delia Ramirez votes yea on several environmental protection and emissions reduction acts but nay on EPA rule disapproval and HEATS Act. Angel Oakley supports protecting clean air, water, and soil by modernizing outdated TSCA regulations and strengthening environmental safeguards.