Candidate · November 3, 2026
Jeff Wilson
On the ballot for U.S. House · Illinois's 13th District
- raised through Oct 14, 2026
- $532K
- cash on hand
- $48K
- issues with public statements
- 3
§1On the ballot
Why this matters: This is exactly how the candidate appears on your ballot, from the state's official candidate list.
| Office | U.S. House · Illinois's 13th District1 |
|---|---|
| Party on the ballot | Republican1 |
| Status | Challenger |
| Also on the ballot |
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§2Who they are
Why this matters: Background and experience help you judge how someone might do the job. These come from public records and the candidate's own materials.
Drafted by AI from the public sources cited. Each sentence links to its source.
His campaign website says Jeff Wilson is a U.S. Navy veteran who served as a crew member on a nuclear-powered submarine and as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Naval Reserve.2 It says he has a master's degree in nuclear engineering from the University of Illinois and has held leadership roles in the nuclear industry.2 It says he serves on the Champaign County Board.2
Why they say they're running
His campaign website says he decided to run for Congress to bring principled leadership and a results-oriented approach to Washington, grounded in his Christian faith.2 It also says he is running to restore American values, work with President Trump to continue to secure the borders, make the economy work for all and protect individual freedoms.2
Websites and accounts
- Campaign websitewilsonforcongress.com1
- Campaign websitewilsonforcongress.com3
- X (Twitter)x.com/WilsonforIL133
- Instagraminstagram.com/wilsonforcongress3
- Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=615733863744553
§3What they've said on the issues
Why this matters: These are positions the candidate has stated publicly — on their campaign website or in public statements — summarized in plain words with a link to where they said it. Issues they haven't spoken about publicly are left out.
Drafted by AI from the public sources cited. Each sentence links to its source.
Each issue has its own range of views. A position is marked on that range only when the candidate's own statement clearly matches one option; there is no overall left–right score.
Energy and Climate
His campaign website says he will focus on expanding nuclear energy, oil and natural gas to power towns and lower costs.4
Courts, Rights and Civil Liberties
His campaign website says he will oppose forced diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs.4
Education
His campaign website says he will protect the integrity of girls' and boys' sports.4
§4Money
Why this matters: Campaigns report where their money comes from and how much they have left. Outside groups that spend on their own, without coordinating with the campaign, report that too.
Reported to the Federal Election Commission for the 2025–2026 election cycle, through October 14, 2026.5
| Raised | $532,330 |
|---|---|
| Spent | $484,163 |
| Cash on hand | $48,167 |
| Debts owed by the campaign | $251,200 |
Where the money came from
§5Financial disclosures
Why this matters: Federal candidates and members of Congress must report their assets, income, debts and outside jobs, and members must report stock trades. These filings show possible conflicts of interest.
- Amended financial disclosure report6filed May 11, 2026
- Candidate financial disclosure report7filed May 11, 2026
- Candidate financial disclosure report8filed May 27, 2025