2026 election · U.S. House
2026 Illinois House race — Janice D. Schakowsky's seat
Incumbent: Janice D. Schakowsky (Democrat) — see their approval score, record, and voting history on their page.
Declared candidates
Source: FEC candidate filingsStated positions (8) ▾
- Abortion Rights: Has consistently voted against restrictions on abortion access, including bans on federal coverage and restrictions on interstate travel for abortion. [1]
- Auto Safety: Supported and authored legislation, including the Cameron Gulbransen Kids and Cars Transportation Safety Act, to improve vehicle safety standards. [1]
- Dreamers and Path to Citizenship (Dream and Promise Act): Co-sponsored and supported the Dream and Promise Act to provide permanent legal protections and a path to citizenship for Dreamers and TPS/DED holders, while noting concerns it excludes too many people. [1][2]
- Health Care / Affordable Care Act: Supports the Affordable Care Act, citing its role in ending insurance abuses, expanding coverage, and improving Medicare and Medicaid. [1]
- Immigration Enforcement (ICE/CBP Actions): Criticizes ICE/CBP enforcement actions in her district as cruel and inhumane, and supports community efforts to protect immigrant residents. [1]
- Immigration Reform: Supports comprehensive immigration reform with a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, opposes racial profiling in enforcement, and favors humane, less criminalized immigration policies. [1][2][3]
- Medicare: Opposes privatizing Medicare and shifting costs to seniors; supports improvements like closing the prescription drug 'donut hole' and expanding preventive services. [1]
- Stem Cell Research: Voted in favor of expanding and allowing embryonic stem cell research. [1]
Public polling
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