House · IL-17 · Incumbent

Cheri Bustos

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General: Nov 3, 2026 · 99d

Candidate Biography

About Cheri Bustos

Cheri Bustos (Democratic Party) was a member of the U.S. House, representing Illinois' 17th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2013. She left office on January 3, 2023. Bustos (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Illinois' 17th Congressional District. She won in the general election on November 3, 2020. Bustos won re-election in2018with more t…

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War-Crime Accountability

Mandatory review, reporting and support restrictions when credible evidence indicates war crimes.

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Congressional Stock Trading Ban

No trading on the people's trust.

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Citizens United Reform

Reduce corporate/election-money distortion after Citizens United.

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Universal Healthcare

Care without medical bankruptcy.

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Section 224 — U.S.–Israel Military Integration (FY27 NDAA)

Section 224 of the FY27 NDAA embeds U.S. forces into Israeli military command structures. Voters deserve to kn…

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GeneralNov 3, 2026

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Total receipts · $310,651 cash on hand

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In Congress

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