Illinois' 1st Congressional District, 2026

Incumbent running

Jonathan Jackson (D) vs. Christian Maxwell (R): Illinois' 1st District election is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, part of the 2026 midterm elections.

Jonathan Jackson, Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Illinois
Jonathan Jackson
Democratic
Incumbent · U.S. Representative, IL-1, since 2023Voting record →
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Christian Maxwell
Republican
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Seat held by
(D) Jonathan Jackson, since 2023
Election day
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
Term
Jan 3, 2027 – Jan 3, 2029

Who is running for Illinois' 1st Congressional District?

Jonathan Jackson (D) vs. Christian Maxwell (R)

Who holds this seat now?

(D) Jonathan Jackson, since 2023

When is the election?

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026

This race is for Illinois' 1st Congressional District (IL-1, District 1). Find your district on the district map.

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