U.S. House Illinois District 2 General

About This Race

The 2026 U.S. House of Representatives election in Illinois's 2nd Congressional District will determine who represents the district in the 119th Congress. The district includes parts of Chicago's south suburbs and southern Cook County, and the race is scheduled for November 3, 2026, as part of the nationwide general election.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date: November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline: October 7, 2026
Early Voting Starts: October 24, 2026
Early Voting Ends: November 3, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Illinois, residents must register by October 7, 2026, online, by mail, or in person. Voters can cast ballots early in person from October 24 through Election Day, or request a mail-in ballot by November 1. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, and voters must present a valid ID if registering on-site or if it's their first time voting by mail.

Incumbent

Democratic

Robin Kelly

U.S. Representative for Illinois's 2nd Congressional District

Biography

Robin Kelly has served as the U.S. Representative for Illinois's 2nd congressional district since 2013, following a special election to fill the vacancy left by Jesse Jackson Jr. She previously served as Illinois Chief Administrative Officer and is a strong advocate for gun violence prevention, healthcare access, and economic opportunity in her district.

Campaign Website

Republican

Thomas Lynch

U.S. Representative for Illinois's 2nd Congressional District

Biography

Thomas Lynch is a Republican nominee and former municipal official from Chicago Heights, running on a platform focused on public safety, economic development, and limiting federal overreach. He seeks to unseat incumbent Robin Kelly by emphasizing job creation and infrastructure investment in the district's underserved communities.

Campaign Website

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