Race · November 3, 2026

U.S. House · Illinois's 11th District

2 candidates on the ballot.1

§1Candidates

Why this matters: Every candidate the state lists for this race on the November ballot, in the state's own order.

Bill Foster
Democratic · Incumbent
Currently represents Illinois's 11th District in the U.S. House.
Jeff Walter
Republican · Challenger

§2Side by side

Why this matters: The same facts for every candidate, in the same order. Where we found nothing for a candidate, the cell says so — that means we didn't find it in public sources, not that it doesn't exist.

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Bill FosterJeff Walter
Party on the ballotDemocratic1Republican1
StatusIncumbent2Challenger
Raised$2,588,027 through October 14, 20263$431,415 through October 14, 20264
Cash on hand$2,629,6893$7,7804
TariffsHis campaign website says he fought the Trump administration's tariffs as misguided policy, and says the country should stand up against abusive trade practices such as dumping without alienating allies.5His campaign website says he supports President Trump's America First economic plan, including tariffs that protect American workers and jobs.6
Federal spending levelsHis campaign website says there is no imminent debt crisis in the United States and that lawmakers can protect families' household wealth in a crisis only by providing adequate fiscal stimulus.7His campaign website says he will fight to eliminate fraud and waste, cut reckless spending and put government back on the side of taxpayers.6

Issues only one candidate has addressed

By candidate, in ballot order. We found nothing public from the other candidates in this race on these issues.

Bill Foster — 24 issues
  • Abortion law
    Legal until about 24 weeks, as under Roe v. Wade, and later to protect the woman's life or health
    His campaign website says he is committed to passing legislation to codify the protections of Roe v. Wade on a national scale.8
  • Birth control and IVF
    His campaign website says he voted for the Right to Contraception Act, which it says would place the right to access and use contraception into federal law.8
  • Who sets abortion law
    A national law making abortion legal in every state, at least until viability, as under Roe v. Wade
    His campaign website says he is committed to codifying the protections of Roe v. Wade nationally, and that the Women's Health Protection Act, which he helped pass in the House, would enshrine access to safe abortion care and reproductive health care into federal law.8
  • Ethanol and biofuel requirements
    Expand biofuel use, such as by allowing E15 sales all year
    His campaign website says he supports extending the ethanol and biodiesel tax credits and raising the ethanol blend limit for cars from 10 percent to 15 percent.9
  • Voting Rights Act protections
    Restore and widen protections by law, such as federal approval of voting changes in places with a history of discrimination (for example, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act)
    His campaign website says he voted for the John Lewis Voting Rights Act and the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019 and will continue supporting legislation that makes it easier for Americans to vote.10
  • Banking and investment rules
    His campaign website says he is proud to have helped craft the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act, which it says strengthens supervision of large banks and created an agency to protect consumers, and that thoughtful regulation is essential to stability.11
  • Federal Reserve independence
    Keep the Fed's current independence
    His campaign website says he is proud to have been part of efforts to maintain the independence of the Federal Reserve.11
  • Trade agreements
    His campaign website says poorly conceived and badly executed trade agreements should be stopped, and that the Trump proposal to upgrade NAFTA would do little to enforce fair labor standards in Mexico and would increase prescription drug prices.5
  • Student loan forgiveness
    Add targeted relief, such as more forgiveness for public service workers or through income-based repayment
    His campaign website lists introducing the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Inclusion Act to assist people who forgo potentially lucrative careers to serve the public good.12
  • US Department of Education
    Keep the department and its programs, or expand it
    His campaign website says he will fight efforts to gut the U.S. Department of Education.12
  • Campaign finance rules
    Limit spending by outside groups, including by amending the Constitution to overturn Citizens United
    His campaign website says he supports a constitutional amendment to overturn the Citizens United decision, and lists voting for the For the People Act, which it says would require SuperPACs and dark money groups to disclose their donors.10
  • Energy-efficiency rules for appliances
    His campaign website says sensible and achievable federal efficiency standards sped the transition to LED lighting, and that energy efficiency upgrades that pay for themselves over their lifetime should be made immediately.9
  • Nuclear power
    His campaign website says nuclear power can be made safe, that the costs of nuclear power compared with other low-carbon sources need to be better understood, and that in the longer term the country should press ahead with advanced technologies such as small modular reactors and fusion.9
  • AR-15-style rifles
    Ban the sale of these rifles
    His campaign website says he supports a ban on assault weapons designed to kill as many people as possible in a short amount of time.13
  • Background checks for gun sales
    Require checks for all gun sales, including private sales (with exceptions such as gifts between family members)
    His campaign website says the country needs universal background checks for all gun buyers, whether buying from a store, a dealer, at a gun show or on the internet, and that he voted for H.R. 8 and H.R. 1112.13
  • Red flag laws
    Adopt more red flag laws, including a national one
    His campaign website says he supports the e-Gun Violence Restraining Order Act, which it says provides tools to family members to prevent a person they fear is a danger to themselves or others from possessing a gun.13
  • Drug prices compared with other countries
    His campaign website says there is no reason Americans should be forced to pay far more than people in other countries for the same medication.14
  • Health insurance system
    Add a government plan that anyone can choose to buy
    His campaign website says he supports and has voted for a robust public option, and that Americans should have a choice between private insurance and a public option.14
  • Medicaid expansion
    His campaign website says the next steps for the health care system include further expanding eligibility and coverage for Medicaid, which he says he has voted for repeatedly.14
  • Legal immigration levels
    His campaign website says he supports a reform framework, based on the 2013 Senate bill, that makes realistic adjustments to the number of worker visas in various categories.15
  • Legal status for immigrants here without permission, including Dreamers
    A path to citizenship for most who meet requirements such as background checks
    His campaign website says he supports comprehensive immigration reform along the lines of the 2013 Senate bill, which provided a strict but fair pathway to citizenship for long-time undocumented residents who pass a criminal background check, pay back taxes and pay a modest fine, and that he voted for the DREAM Act in 2010 and 2019.15
  • Work eligibility checks (E-Verify)
    His campaign website says the 2013 Senate bill whose framework he supports would have followed those visa adjustments with strong E-Verify enforcement so that only people here legally could be hired.15
  • Medicare drug price negotiation
    His campaign website says he was proud to vote for the Inflation Reduction Act, which began negotiating lower drug prices.14
  • Business tax breaks
    His campaign website says tax incentives to move jobs offshore should be dismantled, and that he has strongly supported making the research and development tax credit permanent.5,16
Jeff Walter — 6 issues
  • Police funding
    His campaign website says he supports fully funding law enforcement, ending soft-on-crime policies and making sure criminals are held accountable.6
  • Vouchers and education savings accounts
    His campaign website says he supports expanding school choice so families have access to the best educational setting for their children, whether public, private, charter or vocational pathways.6
  • Border wall and barriers
    Build walls or fencing along much more of the border
    His campaign website says he will work with President Trump to continue to secure the border, finish the wall and stop the flow of fentanyl and other drugs into America.6
  • Social Security benefit levels
    His campaign website says he will never cut Social Security or Medicare and that seniors' benefits must be protected.6
  • Federal income tax rates
    His campaign website says he supports making the Trump tax cuts permanent.6
  • Fraud and improper payments in federal programs
    His campaign website says he supports rooting out fraud and waste in Washington.6

Issue statements are drafted by AI from the public sources cited, and only cover what each candidate has said publicly.