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2026 Race · Illinois

U.S. House (District 1)

2 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 1) in Illinois is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 2 candidates are on record: Jonathan Jackson (Democratic) and Christian Maxwell (Republican). The seat is currently held by Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic), who has served since January 2023, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Christian Maxwell

Republican

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Jonathan L. Jackson

Democratic · Since January 2023

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Agriculture
  • Foreign Affairs

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HJRES.196

    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.

  • HCONRES.105

    Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States...

2026 Illinois U.S. House (District 1) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 1) in Illinois in 2026?

Jonathan Jackson (Democratic) and Christian Maxwell (Republican). Jonathan Jackson is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Illinois U.S. House (District 1) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Illinois and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Jonathan L. Jackson, a Democratic, currently represents Illinois, serving since January 2023.

What committees does Jonathan L. Jackson serve on?

Jonathan L. Jackson serves on House Committee on Agriculture and House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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