2026 midterms · Illinois · November 3

Illinois’ 13th District race 2026

Who’s running for U.S. House in Illinois’ 13th District on November 3, 2026: Nikki Budzinski (D, incumbent) and Jeff Wilson (R). Now held by Nikki Budzinski (D). Forecasters: Solid D (average of 4). Nikki Budzinski has been backed with $134,711 by the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).

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Illinois’ 13th District race 2026 on November 3
RaceRatingDemocratsRepublicansOthers on the ballotNotes
Illinois 13
Solid D
Average of 4; all agree
Each forecaster for Illinois 13
  • Cook Political Report: Solid D (Feb 6, 2025)
  • Sabato's Crystal Ball: Solid D (Jul 15, 2025)
  • Inside Elections: Solid D (Dec 5, 2025)
  • Decision Desk HQ: Solid D (Jul 14, 2026)
Jeff Wilson
No one else listed

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Questions and answers

Who is running for U.S. House in Illinois’ 13th District in 2026?

On the November 3, 2026 ballot: Nikki Budzinski (D, incumbent) and Jeff Wilson (R).

When is the 2026 election for U.S. House in Illinois’ 13th District?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Who is favored in the 2026 race for U.S. House in Illinois’ 13th District?

The nonpartisan forecasters we track rate it Solid D on average (4 forecasters; they all agree). These are their ratings, not our prediction.

Has AIPAC or an allied PAC backed the Democrat in this race?

Nikki Budzinski has been backed with $134,711 by the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).

How do I vote in Illinois?

Check your registration on Illinois’ election website and the registration deadlines on Vote.gov; both are linked on this page.

Where this comes from

Candidates as of October 9, 2026, from state election offices, news reports and Ballotpedia’s candidate lists; independent and minor-party candidates may not be complete. Ratings are the average of up to seven nonpartisan forecasters, read from the tables Wikipedia editors keep of them: how we average them and each forecaster’s own pages. Backing is contributions plus outside spending for a candidate by the pro-Israel PACs we track, from FEC filings (method). Results, on election night, only from AP or official sources. Found an error? Tell us.