Compare the Candidates
Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 3, 2026 Illinois General Election

Candidates for U.S. Congress 1st District, Illinois

Jonathan L. Jackson - D

►Websitejonathanjackson.house.gov/

Christian Maxwell - R

►Websitechristianmaxwellforcongress.com/

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Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Housing & Communities

Housing

Health & Medical

Healthcare

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigration Policy & Reform

Border Security

Foreign Policy

Israel

Gaza

Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Conflict

China

Russia

Ukraine

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Crime & Prevention

Education & Schools

Education

Student Loans, Scholarships and Pell Grants

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

TikTok

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans