Who Is Running in Illinois Congressional District 10th in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Bradley Schneider
(Incumbent)Economy
HighRep. Brad Schneider, as Chair of the New Democrat Coalition, supports a moderate economic approach focused on thoughtful solutions over populist promises. He advocates for an affordability agenda designed to ensure economic growth benefits all. Schneider aims to address the challenges making life difficult for American families, emphasizing solutions for working families in his district.
Immigration
HighBradley Schneider voted against House Amendment 136 in 2013, which aimed to prohibit enforcement of administrative amnesty. He supports comprehensive immigration reform, including the DREAM Act and creating legitimate pathways to citizenship for undocumented students brought to the U.S. as children. He also voted for the Dream and Promise Act to establish permanent status and a path to citizenship for DACA recipients, believing it strengthens the economy and communities.
Healthcare
HighBradley Schneider consistently opposes efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), emphasizing its role in protecting those with pre-existing conditions, preventing gender-based premium discrimination, and allowing young adults to stay on parental insurance plans. He advocates for strengthening the ACA and extending its premium tax credits. As chair of the New Democrat Coalition, he does not support a single-payer health-care system. He voted Nay on H.R. 6703, the "Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act," and Nay on H.R. 185 to terminate COVID-19 vaccination requirements for foreign travelers.
Republican Candidate
No Republican candidate has been confirmed for this race yet. Check back after the primary.
| Issue | Bradley Schneider |
|---|---|
| Economy | Rep. Brad Schneider, as Chair of the New Democrat Coalition, supports a moderate economic approach focused on thoughtful solutions over populist promises. He advocates for an affordability agenda designed to ensure economic growth benefits all. Schneider aims to address the challenges making life difficult for American families, emphasizing solutions for working families in his district. High |
| Immigration | Bradley Schneider voted against House Amendment 136 in 2013, which aimed to prohibit enforcement of administrative amnesty. He supports comprehensive immigration reform, including the DREAM Act and creating legitimate pathways to citizenship for undocumented students brought to the U.S. as children. He also voted for the Dream and Promise Act to establish permanent status and a path to citizenship for DACA recipients, believing it strengthens the economy and communities. High |
| Healthcare | Bradley Schneider consistently opposes efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), emphasizing its role in protecting those with pre-existing conditions, preventing gender-based premium discrimination, and allowing young adults to stay on parental insurance plans. He advocates for strengthening the ACA and extending its premium tax credits. As chair of the New Democrat Coalition, he does not support a single-payer health-care system. He voted Nay on H.R. 6703, the "Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act," and Nay on H.R. 185 to terminate COVID-19 vaccination requirements for foreign travelers. High |
| Climate & Energy | Representative Brad Schneider maintains a strong pro-environment voting record, with a 97% score in 2025 and 96% lifetime score from the League of Conservation Voters. He advocates for investing in a carbon-negative, storm-resilient future, powered by union labor, clean energy, and smart public infrastructure, stating that climate action generates jobs. As co-chair of the New Democrat Coalition, he supports streamlining federal permitting for energy projects to reduce utility costs. Medium |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Bradley Schneider believes individuals should make personal health decisions with their doctors. He is committed to restoring reproductive freedom and will vote for legislation to protect abortion care and access to all reproductive health services, including birth control and IVF. He supports reinstating the protections afforded by Roe v. Wade and opposes restrictions on reproductive health. He is endorsed by Population Connection Action and has an 81% score on a League of Conservation Voters vote record for 'Restoring the Right to Abortion Access'. High |
| Foreign Policy | Representative Bradley Schneider opposes funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), having voted against multiple DHS funding bills in 2026. He cited DHS's "reign of terror across our country" and instances of American citizens being killed by DHS agents as reasons for his opposition. Additionally, he supports specific foreign policy initiatives, as evidenced by his bill to anchor the Eastern Mediterranean in U.S. foreign policy advancing. High |
| Education | Representative Bradley Schneider voted in favor of H.R. 2262, known as the Flexibility for Workers Education Act, in January 2026. He also introduced H.R. 7585, the Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act of 2026. These legislative actions indicate his engagement with education-related policy. Medium |
| Gun Policy | Representative Bradley Schneider supports gun control measures, including extending universal background checks to prevent sales to criminals and the mentally ill. He also advocates for limiting high-capacity magazines and restoring the assault weapons ban, asserting that military-style weapons are not for civilian use and these actions protect communities and law enforcement. He introduced the "Ghost Guns Are Guns" bill to close loopholes on gun assembly kits and cosponsored the Gun Trafficking Prevention Act. Medium |
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