US House, 7th District
Chicago is split across nine congressional districts.
On the Chicago ballot November 3, 2026.
On the ballot
- Chad Koppie (Republican): Koppie's campaign site summarizes his platform as "Life, Liberty, Limited Government" and says the principle of limited government is vital to restoring America. His issues page says the national debt and deficit prevent…
- La Shawn K. Ford (Democratic): Ford's campaign site lists health care that puts people first, living wages for today's cost of living, child care and early learning, an affordable housing plan for the 7th District, and support for troops and veterans…
Write-in candidates
These names are not printed on the ballot. To vote for one, write the name in the blank write-in space for that office and fill in the oval (on a touchscreen, follow the write-in steps on screen). Votes count only for write-ins who filed a declaration. The Chicago Board of Elections does not post those names, so this list comes from the Cook County Clerk's list and campaign announcements; election judges at your polling place have the official one.
- Lien Choi (Independent, Write-in): Declared write-in candidate; the name is not printed on the ballot. Calls himself a progressive centrist who takes no special-interest money. His top issues are campaign finance reform, universal health care, and…