U.S. House Illinois District 3 General

About This Race

The 2026 U.S. House Illinois District 3 General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to determine the representative for Illinois's 3rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. This district covers parts of Chicago and its western suburbs, including areas in Cook and DuPage counties. The seat is currently held by Democrat Delia Ramirez, who is seeking re-election.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date: November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline: October 8, 2026
Early Voting Starts: October 21, 2026
Early Voting Ends: November 1, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Illinois, residents must register online, by mail, or in person by the registration deadline. Voters can cast ballots in person on Election Day, during the early voting period, or by requesting a mail-in ballot. A valid photo ID is required for first-time voters who registered by mail; otherwise, ID is not required at the polls for most voters.

Incumbent

Democratic

Delia Ramirez

U.S. Representative for Illinois's 3rd congressional district

Biography

Delia Ramirez is the incumbent U.S. Representative for Illinois's 3rd congressional district, first elected in 2022. She previously served in the Illinois House of Representatives and is a progressive advocate focused on housing, healthcare, and immigration reform. She is running for re-election to continue her work on economic justice and civil rights.

Campaign Website

Republican

Justin Burau

U.S. Representative for Illinois's 3rd congressional district

Biography

Justin Burau is a small business owner and Republican nominee running to challenge Delia Ramirez in Illinois's 3rd congressional district. He emphasizes issues such as inflation, public safety, and border security in his campaign. Burau is a first-time candidate seeking to bring a business perspective to Congress.

Campaign Website

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