2026 race

IL-02 — U.S. House

10 active candidates on file with the FEC. No incumbent on the FEC's 2026 roster — see note below.

Currently held by

Robin L. Kelly (D) — not seeking re-election in 2026. They've publicly announced their retirement; their committee is still on the FEC's 2026 roster for routine compliance, but this is effectively an open seat.

Election day

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Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Total raised in race

FEC totals through last reporting period.

Candidates

Sorted by fundraising

Yumeka Brown

ChallengerFEC H6IL02330

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Cash on hand: —

Calvin Coleman

ChallengerFEC H6IL02280

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Eric France

ChallengerFEC H6IL02322

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Cash on hand: —

Jesse Jackson

ChallengerFEC H6IL02124

Raised this cycle—

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Patrick John Keating

ChallengerFEC H6IL02397

Raised this cycle—

Cash on hand: —

Robin Kelly

ChallengerFEC H2IL02172

Raised this cycle—

Cash on hand: —

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Donna Miller

ChallengerFEC H6IL02355

Raised this cycle—

Cash on hand: —

Robert James Peters

ChallengerFEC H6IL02298

Raised this cycle—

Cash on hand: —

Willie Junior Preston

ChallengerFEC H6IL02363

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Cash on hand: —

Adal Regis

ChallengerFEC H6IL02306

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About this race page

Candidate roster is sourced from the FEC's active-candidate list for the 2026 cycle. Fundraising totals reflect committee filings through the last reporting period.

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