States Illinois U.S. Senate
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U.S. Senate, Illinois
November 3, 2026 · 12 statements · 2026.09.23-238239a3
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Whitfield Harrington Jr. Independent Juliana Stratton Democratic Don Tracy Republican
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Economy No. 01/12
The federal minimum wage should be raised above $7.25 an hour.
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It's the bottom rung of the success ladder and that's why the focus is misplaced on the minimum wage.
Interview or debate · Feb 12, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
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a $25-per-hour national minimum wage everywhere — just a lot of really extreme, crazy ideas
Interview or debate · Jul 30, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
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Taxes No. 02/12
Federal income taxes should be raised on households earning more than $400,000 a year.
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Health care No. 03/12
Federal premium subsidies for Affordable Care Act marketplace plans should be expanded.
Background These subsidies lower the monthly cost of health plans bought on HealthCare.gov and state marketplaces. Expanding them would lower premiums for more buyers and increase federal spending.
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I believe that we should have held the line and not given away the leverage that we had to fight for people to have health care.
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the Affordable Care Act, which has really become, I think, the Unaffordable Care Act
Interview or debate · Jul 30, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
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Immigration No. 04/12
Congress should fund more physical barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Guns No. 05/12
Federal law should require background checks for all gun sales, including private sales.
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Abortion No. 06/12
Abortion laws should be set by each state rather than by Congress.
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The Supreme Court has ruled abortion is a state issue. I'm running for federal office. Like Sens. Josh Hawley of Missouri and Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, therefore, I believe we must abide by the US Constitution and leave it to states to decide abortion issues.
Questionnaire · Feb 8, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
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Illinois's abortion laws are different than Alabama abortion laws. And I think that's the way it should be.
Interview or debate · Jan 1, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
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Energy and climate No. 07/12
The federal government should expand oil and gas drilling on federal lands and waters.
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Energy and climate No. 08/12
The federal government should limit greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.
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When Illinois loses reliable power generation, consumers ultimately pay the price through higher utility bills and a less dependable electric grid.
Press quote · Jun 16, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
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In Congress, I will fight for all-of-the-above energy so rates come down and the lights stay on. Oppose federal spending and regulation that drive up housing, food, energy and health care.
Questionnaire · Sep 22, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
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Economy No. 09/12
The U.S. should keep broad tariffs on imported goods.
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I support using tariffs as a tool, and not an objective, to even the international playing field so our citizens can compete fairly.
Questionnaire · Sep 22, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
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Although the jury is still out on this, tariffs may be an effective tool, especially when used in a targeted, strategic manner to push back and to protect Illinois farmers and manufacturers from unfair competition.
Questionnaire · Sep 22, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
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Democracy and elections No. 10/12
Voters should have to show photo identification to vote in federal elections.
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we should have voter ID in Illinois, and the Illinois voters support it, but the Illinois Democrat leaders do not. There's no justification for opposing a voter ID.
Interview or debate · Jul 30, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
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Public safety No. 11/12
A president should be able to send the National Guard into a state over its governor's objection.
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Deploying troops to the city of Chicago would be both illegal and unconstitutional, and I think that that ruling really just confirms what we've been saying.
Press quote · Sep 4, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
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Deploying the National Guard against our own people is unconstitutional and un-American.
Official post · Aug 27, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
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a rebellion against the federal government coming in and enforcing immigration law
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Foreign policy No. 12/12
The U.S. should continue sending military aid to Ukraine.
Background The U.S. has provided weapons and military funding to Ukraine since Russia's 2022 invasion. This would keep that support going.
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The war in Ukraine has gone on too long. Young people are dying and costs here at home keep rising. We should use our leverage to push for a negotiated peace.
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