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November 3, 2026 Illinois General Election

Candidates for U.S. Congress 14th District, Illinois

James T. "Jim" Marter - R

►WebsiteMarter4Congress.us

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Lauren Underwood - D

►Websitewww.underwoodforcongress.com/

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James T. "Jim" Marter

Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Military Service

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Goals If Elected

Areas to Concentrate On

On Entering Public Service

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Health & Medical

Healthcare

Health & Medical Reform

Women's Health & Reproduction

Reducing Health Care Costs

COVID Impact & Government Response

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigration Policy & Reform

Border Security

National Security

Foreign Policy

Israel

Gaza

Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Conflict

China

Russia

Ukraine

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Green Economy

Environment & Climate Change

Climate Change & Global Warming

Green Economy

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Freedom

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Healing America’s Divisions

Gun & Property Rights

Gun Legislation and Control

Gun Background Checks

Gun Violence & Homicide

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

TikTok

Taxes

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Debt, Deficit Spending & Limits