Illinois · Illinois's 14th District · Updated Oct 16, 2026
James Marter
Republican
Oswego Public Library Board member and perennial candidate
2026 race · Illinois's 14th District
1% chance of winning · race rated Solid D
6% chance of winning · race rated Likely D
● Lauren UnderwoodINC● James Marter
Background
- Experience
- No elected office
- Past races on file
- 1 (0 won)
Links: FEC filings · Candidate list (source)
Electoral history
Earlier races in Illinois, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.
- 2024Lost
U.S. House · IL-14 Nov 5, 2024
R · 44.9% · 149,464 votes
Fundraising
- Raised
- $203K
- From individuals
- $198K
- Spent
- $165.4K
- Cash on hand
- $41.7K
Money: FEC, through Sep 30, 2026.
Opponents in 2026
- Lauren UnderwoodDemocraticIncumbent