U.S. House Illinois District 14 Primary

About This Race

The U.S. House Illinois District 14 Primary election on June 16, 2026, is a federal primary to select each major party's nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 14th Congressional District. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2026 to represent the district in Congress.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date: June 16, 2026
Registration Deadline: May 20, 2026
Early Voting Starts: June 3, 2026
Early Voting Ends: June 15, 2026

How to Vote

Illinois voters can register online, by mail, or in person at their local election office. Registration must be completed by May 20, 2026. Voters may cast ballots in person on Election Day, June 16, 2026, during early voting from June 3 to June 15, 2026, or by mail-in ballot if requested by June 10, 2026. A valid photo ID is required for first-time voters who registered by mail and have not previously voted in Illinois.

Incumbent

Democratic

Lauren Underwood

U.S. House Illinois District 14

Biography

Lauren Underwood is the incumbent U.S. Representative for Illinois's 14th Congressional District, first elected in 2018. A registered nurse and former Obama administration official, she is running for re-election to continue her work on healthcare affordability, veterans' services, and economic growth in the district.

Campaign Website

Republican

Jim Marter

U.S. House Illinois District 14

Biography

Jim Marter is a former McHenry County Board member and small business owner seeking the Republican nomination to challenge Democrat Lauren Underwood. He is running on a platform focused on reducing federal spending, securing the border, and supporting local agriculture and manufacturing industries in the district.

Campaign Website

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