Where Illinois Candidates Stand On The Constitution
Our own honest read on the Republican running in each race — a 1–10 scorecard on the rights that matter most. The Second Amendment first: whether you can still own, carry, build, and buy in Illinois — plus your First, Fourth, Fifth, and Tenth Amendment freedoms. Federal to local. On each profile we also show the Democrat opponent, so you see the full choice this November.
These are our opinions, based on the public record — not a paid endorsement and not coordinated with any campaign. Nobody can buy a score. Donation links go straight to each candidate's own campaign.
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Federal
James "Jim" T. Marter
U.S. House of Representatives, 14th Congressional District
Illinois 14th District (Oswego area)
“I will STAND and FIGHT to protect our 2nd Amendment. Member NRA, ISRA, GOA, www.GunsSaveLife.com The RIGHT to KEEP and BEAR Arms SHALL NOT be Infringed”
- Republican nominee for IL-14 running on 'Faith, Family & Freedom' and cutting the size and scope of the federal government
- Endorsed by U.S. Reps. Darin LaHood and Mike Bost; named a 'Champion of Freedom' by the Greater Chicagoland Black Chamber of Commerce
- Publicly backed the REINS Act and calls for transparency and accountability in the House, framing big government as a threat to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Don Tracy
U.S. Senate
Christian Maxwell
U.S. House, District 1
Michael Scott Noack
U.S. House, District 2
Angel Oakley
U.S. House, District 3
Lupe Castillo
U.S. House, District 4
Tommy Hanson
U.S. House, District 5
Niki Conforti
U.S. House, District 6
Chad N. Koppie
U.S. House, District 7
Jennifer Davis
U.S. House, District 8
John D. Elleson
U.S. House, District 9
Carl Lambrecht
U.S. House, District 10
Jeffrey "Jeff" D. Walter
U.S. House, District 11
““Navy Master Chief, Mayor, and business leader bringing proven leadership, common sense, and accountability to Congress.””
- Backs full repeal of PICA and rejects bans on commonly owned firearms
- Supports constitutional carry and repealing the FOID card permission slip
- Opposes magazine limits, waiting periods, ammo taxes, and any firearm registry
Mike Bost
U.S. House, District 12
Jeff Wilson
U.S. House, District 13
Mary E. Miller
U.S. House, District 15
Darin LaHood
U.S. House, District 16
Dillan Vancil
U.S. House, District 17
Statewide (Governor, AG, etc.)
Darren Bailey
Governor of Illinois
Illinois
“Bold & Courageous Leadership for Illinois”
- Explicitly pledges to protect Second Amendment rights as a top campaign priority
- Runs on backing law enforcement, holding violent criminals accountable, and restoring public safety
- Platform centers on lower taxes, property tax relief, parental choice in education, and cutting Springfield waste
Aaron Del Mar
Lieutenant Governor
Robert "Bob" W. Fioretti
Attorney General
Diane M. Harris
Secretary of State
Bryan Drew
Comptroller
Max Solomon
Treasurer
Illinois State Senate
Vince Romano
State Senator, District 8
Tom Lally
State Senator, District 9
Brian Skala
State Senator, District 14
Frederick L. Walls
State Senator, District 17
Christine Shanahan McGovern
State Senator, District 18
Julie Anne Berkowicz
State Senator, District 21
Linda Z. Polacek
State Senator, District 23
Seth Lewis
State Senator, District 24
Darby Hills
State Senator, District 26
David Mathis
State Senator, District 27
Kate McGrath
State Senator, District 29
Craig Wilcox
State Senator, District 32
Danielle Penman
State Senator, District 33
Dave Syverson
State Senator, District 35
Brad Beekman
State Senator, District 36
Sue Rezin
State Senator, District 38
John Curran
State Senator, District 41
Edgardo "Eddie" Perez
State Senator, District 42
Sally J. Turner
State Senator, District 44
Andrew S. Chesney
State Senator, District 45
Neil Anderson
State Senator, District 47
Frank J. Lesko
State Senator, District 48
Jil Tracy
State Senator, District 50
Chapin Rose
State Senator, District 51
Chris Balkema
State Senator, District 53
Steve McClure
State Senator, District 54
Erica Harriss
State Senator, District 56
Daniel Rhyne
State Senator, District 57
Paul Jacobs
State Senator, District 59
Illinois State House
Ajay Gupta
State Representative, Illinois House District 41
Naperville
“The common-sense candidate for Illinois House District 41 — fiscal sanity, spending restraint, and pension reform.”
- Naperville resident running in Illinois House District 41 on a 'common-sense' fiscal platform.
- Harvard-trained lawyer, former federal prosecutor, tax attorney, and economist who has taught at Chicago-area law schools for 10 years.
- Platform focuses on spending caps, pension reform, and competitive taxation to stop the outmigration of residents and businesses from Illinois.
Gina Parrilli
State Representative, District 45
- Declares support for the Second Amendment and wants Illinois gun laws changed
- Says Illinois isn't gun-friendly — signals willingness to roll back Springfield's firearm restrictions
- Vows to 'shake up Springfield,' targeting the Democrat machine driving anti-gun policy
Adam Beaty
State Representative, 80th District
“Safer Streets. Stronger Schools. A More Affordable Illinois.”
- Active police sergeant with the Braidwood Police Department, bringing frontline public safety experience to the race
- Frames himself as a non-career-politician focused on accountability and common-sense solutions in Springfield
- Campaign priorities center on safer streets, stronger schools, and affordability for working families
Brian Scopa
Illinois State Representative, 84th District
Aurora, Naperville, Oswego, Montgomery
“The discipline Springfield is missing.”
- Retired U.S. Navy Commander with 22 years of service, six deployments, and $60M+ in budget management experience
- Backs school choice, curriculum transparency, and parents — not bureaucrats — deciding what's best for their kids
- Wants to revise the SAFE-T Act, impose mandatory minimums for repeat violent offenders, and audit state spending and contracts
Laura Hruska
State Representative, District 2
Justin Kumar
State Representative, District 12
Terry Nguyen Le
State Representative, District 13
Jim Geldermann
State Representative, District 17
““Citizen of Illinois, not a subject of the Democrat party””
- Backs full PICA repeal and calls out ISP for banning guns it can't even define
- Treats the Second Amendment as a declaration to government, not a permission slip — supports FOID repeal
- Demands full SAFE-T Act repeal, no compromise, no 'fixes'
Pete Donaghue
State Representative, District 18
John Zimmers
State Representative, District 19
Brad Stephens
State Representative, District 20
Eric Su
State Representative, District 21
Antoinette Simmons
State Representative, District 25
David Dewar
State Representative, District 35
David Sheppard
State Representative, District 36
Patrick Sheehan
State Representative, District 37
Cesar Guillen
State Representative, District 39
Stephanie Trussell
State Representative, District 42
Ralph Black
State Representative, 44th District
“Bring Illinois back — common sense, safety, and quality education.”
- Running as a non-politician businessman and inventor focused on practical solutions over political talking points.
- Directly challenges the incumbent for voting to raise taxes, expand mandates, and shield corrupt politicians.
- Campaign priorities center on lowering the cost of living, restoring public safety, and improving education in Illinois.
Pedro Jovany Mendoza
State Representative, District 46
Robert Vrankovich
State Representative, District 47
Jennifer Sanalitro
State Representative, District 48
John P. Augustynowicz
State Representative, District 49
“I’ve spent my life in Warrenville, I’ve served my country, and now I’m committed to serving our community with the same honesty, discipline, and hard work. Thank you for your support."”
Lori Smith
State Representative, District 51
Martin McLaughlin
State Representative, District 52
Elizabeth Bauer
State Representative, District 53
Joseph M. Tracy
State Representative, District 54
Joseph Johnson
State Representative, 55th District
“Fighting for Families. Building Our Future.”
- Political outsider and first-time candidate — small-business owner and father of four, not a career politician
- Runs on affordability, public safety, and pushing back on politics in schools
- Blue-collar Illinois roots (Northlake) with a stated commitment to stay and turn the state around
Rhys Read
State Representative, District 56
Daniel Behr
State Representative, District 57
Tina Marie Durrant
State Representative, District 61
Steven Reick
State Representative, District 63
Tom Weber
State Representative, District 64
Dan Ugaste
State Representative, District 65
Laurie Parman
State Representative, District 66
Kathy Easton
State Representative, District 68
Joe Sosnowski
State Representative, District 69
Jeff Keicher
State Representative, District 70
Dan Swanson
State Representative, District 71
Ryan Spain
State Representative, District 73
Bradley Fritts
State Representative, District 74
Jed Davis
State Representative, District 75
Liz Bishop
State Representative, District 76
Anthony Airdo
State Representative, District 77
Julian-Jahleel Randolph Jemison
State Representative, District 78
Jackie Haas
State Representative, District 79
Laura Hois
State Representative, District 81
Nicole La Ha
State Representative, District 82
Jesse Rodriguez
State Representative, District 83
Chris Metcalfe
State Representative, District 85
Bill Hauter
State Representative, District 87
Regan Deering
State Representative, District 88
Tony McCombie
State Representative, District 89
John Cabello
State Representative, District 90
Travis Robert Weaver
State Representative, District 93
Joshua S. Higgins
State Representative, District 94
Michael J. 'Mike' Coffey Jr.
State Representative, District 95
Gabby Shanahan
State Representative, District 97
Nona Parker
State Representative, District 98
Kyle A. Moore
State Representative, District 99
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer
State Representative, District 100
Chris Miller
State Representative, District 101
Adam Niemerg
State Representative, District 102
Brandun Schweizer
State Representative, District 104
Tim Ruestman
State Representative, District 105
Jason Bunting
State Representative, District 106
Brad Halbrook
State Representative, District 107
Wayne Rosenthal
State Representative, District 108
Charles Meier
State Representative, District 109
Blaine Wilhour
State Representative, District 110
Amy Elik
State Representative, District 111
James 'Jimmy' Ford
State Representative, District 112
Kevin Schmidt
State Representative, District 114
David Friess
State Representative, District 115
Dave Severin
State Representative, District 116
Patrick Windhorst
State Representative, District 117
Scott Doody
State Representative, District 118
How We Score Them On The Constitution
Every candidate we grade gets a 1–10 rating on each constitutional issue — the Second Amendment first, plus First, Fourth, Fifth, and Tenth Amendment rights. A higher number means stronger for your rights. The overall grade is a weighted average that leans hardest on the Second Amendment.
More Than One Good Choice?
Some races are fortunate to have two or three strong, pro-industry candidates. When that happens we list them all as vetted champions rather than crowning one — open each scorecard and decide for yourself.
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This voter guide reflects the opinions of We The Vetted based on candidate meetings and the public record. Scores are our assessment and may be updated as records change. Nothing here is a paid endorsement, a campaign contribution, or coordinated with any candidate or committee. We accept no payment for inclusion; any donation links point to the candidates' own official campaigns. Always confirm your ballot and districts with official Illinois election resources.