U.S. House Illinois District 13 Primary

About This Race

The U.S. House Illinois District 13 Primary election on June 16, 2026, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for Illinois's 13th congressional district. The district covers parts of Champaign, Vermilion, and surrounding counties in east-central Illinois, including the cities of Champaign, Urbana, and Danville. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2026 to represent the district in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date: June 16, 2026
Registration Deadline: May 27, 2026
Early Voting Starts: June 6, 2026
Early Voting Ends: June 15, 2026

How to Vote

Voters in Illinois can register online through the Illinois State Board of Elections website, by mail, or in person at county clerk offices, with the registration deadline of May 27, 2026. Early voting begins June 6 and runs through June 15, 2026, at designated locations including county clerk offices and satellite sites. On Election Day, June 16, polls are open from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM; voters must present a valid ID if registering on-site or if it's their first time voting in the jurisdiction.

Incumbent

Democratic

Nikki Budzinski

U.S. Representative for Illinois's 13th Congressional District

Biography

Nikki Budzinski is the incumbent U.S. Representative for Illinois's 13th District, first elected in 2022. She previously served as a senior advisor to Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and worked in the Biden administration at the Office of Management and Budget. Budzinski is running for re-election to continue advocating for working families, infrastructure investment, and rural broadband expansion in central Illinois.

Campaign Website

Republican

Joshua Loyd

U.S. Representative for Illinois's 13th Congressional District

Biography

Joshua Loyd is a small business owner and former school board member from Champaign, Illinois, seeking the Republican nomination to challenge incumbent Nikki Budzinski. He operates a local logistics company and has been active in conservative politics, focusing on issues like border security, tax reduction, and parental rights in education. Loyd is running to bring what he describes as 'common-sense, business-focused leadership' to Congress.

Campaign Website

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