John Elleson
US House, 9th District, on the Chicago ballot November 3, 2026. Party: Republican.
Campaign site (johnelleson.com)
Running on
Elleson describes himself as a compassionate conservative and organizes his campaign around building trust, empowering families and bridging communities. His stances page says he favors aid-based programs for addiction, homelessness and mental health, removing regulations he calls burdensome to support small business, supporting law enforcement alongside de-escalation and community trust, and community-first health care with more local clinics. In his Sun-Times questionnaire he says he would restore pro-growth tax and regulatory policies and pursue energy independence, and names affordability and the cost of living as the district's top local issue.
Background
Pastor of Lakewood Chapel in Arlington Heights with about 40 years in Chicago-area ministry, and the 2018 Republican nominee for this seat.
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