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Candidates › IL-08 race › 2025–2026
Jennifer Davis
R Republican nominee for U.S. House, IL-08
Has not served in Congress
- On the ballot
- Lost the general electionNov 3, 2026 · 112,082 votes (46.4%) · 2 of 2
- Where to vote
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- Top priorities
- Revitalize Small Businesses
- Reform Education
- Strong Borders, Fair Immigration
- Protect National Security
- Enhance Community Safety
- Money
- $1.8M raised, $1.5M spent, $279.7K cash on hand (through Oct 14, 2026). Where it comes from
- Who gives
- 11% of individual money from donors at $200 or less · 57% from Illinois · largest committee giver VALUE IN ELECTING WOMEN POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE, $5K
- Backed by
- Mike Bost · Mary Miller · Darin LaHood and 53 more. As the campaign lists them
12 priorities from votejenniferdavis.com, in the order they are listed there. Every heading and the text under it is copied exactly, as one passage for each page it is from, and links to that place on the page; hover a source to see which passage it opens.
Small businesses employ over 44% of Illinois’ workforce, sadly many are held back by crushing taxes, red tape, and limited access to capital— the top reason 8 in 10 fails. Jennifer will deliver results for entrepreneurs by championing practical solutions— cutting excessive taxes, streamlining regulations, and opening new pathways for growth through community partnerships and smart tax incentives.
She knows firsthand that running a small business is hard. As a successful entrepreneur who has also helped hundreds of businesses grow and scale, Jennifer understands the challenges owners face at every stage—from startup struggles to established businesses.
She will champion an Illinois that gives businesses the tools to thrive, creating local jobs and opportunities close to home — so Illinois parents and grandparents will no longer need to travel to O’Hare to see their kids and grandkids.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · votejenniferdavis.com/issues
Illinois deserves schools that truly prepare students to succeed. Despite ranking among the top states in school funding, we sit 40th in K–12 outcomes. Less than half of Illinois 8th graders are proficient in reading—the foundation for communication, critical thinking, and lifelong learning. Less than half are proficient in math—skills essential to compete in tomorrow’s STEM-driven economy.
Our children and families deserve better. Parents must be supported as central partners in their children’s education, not adversaries. Illinois should be the gold standard of education—not a system that leaves our kids behind.
Jennifer is committed to delivering results by championing practical common-sense solutions that are DATA driven — putting parents back in the driver’s seat, slashing bloated administrative costs, and ensuring dollars go to what improves learning to help students and teachers.
She supports a range of educational options—public, charter, private, or home schools—so families can choose what works best for their children. She will push for an education system built on real-world skills: strong reading, math, and science, as well as vocational training and business partnerships that connect students to high-paying local careers. She will bring determined, results-focused leadership to ensure every child in Illinois is equipped to succeed and every family can see a future here at home.
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Illegal immigration costs Illinois taxpayers billions!
It drains resources from schools, healthcare, and law enforcement, and sends the message that cutting in line works better than following the rules and laws. Jennifer supports common-sense immigration reform that secures our borders with advanced technology, enforces existing laws, and prioritizes legal immigration for skilled workers who help grow—not replace—American jobs.
She knows part of the crisis stems from a system that is confusing, subjective, and nearly impossible for families to navigate. That’s why she will champion streamlining legal pathways—making them faster, clearer, and fairer—so people are motivated to do immigration the right way. Jennifer will also work to deport criminal aliens, depoliticize the process, and restore a system that is strong, safe, and just. She will bring results-focused leadership that protects Illinois families, rebuilds trust, and keeps our communities safe and thriving.
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Every day, America faces nearly two cyberattacks per person—numbers that are unprecedented and skyrocketing. These aren’t just distant threats—they reach into our homes, our families, and our most precious asset: our children. Predators, scammers, and hostile actors are using the internet to target kids and the elderly, exploiting their trust and invading the safety of our households.
Jennifer will collaborate with the President, Congress, and private-sector innovators to prioritize legislation that expands America’s definition of national defense to include a Digital Dome—a national shield that protects families, communities, and our military from foreign cyberattacks, online predators, and digital manipulation. Her focus is not on surveillance or control, but on guaranteeing freedom without the unacceptable risks Americans face today.
She will lead efforts to strengthen energy independence—the bedrock of national security. By expanding American oil, gas, and renewable production, Jennifer will reduce reliance on adversarial nations, protect our economy, and save families hundreds at the pump.
With determined, results-focused leadership, Jennifer will protect Illinois families, defend our economy, and ensure America leads with strength and safety in a dangerous digital age. In the digital age, true security means protecting both our borders and our browsers.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · votejenniferdavis.com/issues
Families in Illinois deserve safe neighborhoods where law enforcement has the resources—not red tape—to do its job. Yet violent crime in Chicago rose 11.5% in 2023, while arrests dropped 43% over the past decade.
At the same time, fentanyl is now the leading cause of death for Americans ages 18–45. The result is clear: Illinois families are less safe, businesses hesitate to invest, and too many lives are being cut short. Illinois political leaders like JB Pritzker, Brandon Johnson, Raja Krishnamoorthi, and others in Illinois have done nothing to combat or prevent this sobering reality, they are all talk with NO action.
Illinois already ranks 6th in the nation for police spending. We don’t need higher taxes—we need accountability to the laws already on the books and smarter use of resources. Jennifer will work with law enforcement to secure advanced training, modern equipment, and technology that not only improves communication with citizens but also strengthens coordination with other agencies to expand resources and results.
Her vision is simple: once we restore trust in public safety, we can replace fear with hope and build communities where families thrive, and businesses have the confidence to grow.
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Illinois carries one of the highest tax burdens in the nation!
It’s stifling opportunity and eroding the very foundation of the American Dream in Illinois. Instead, our dreams are leaving with our kids—over 56,000 Illinois residents left the state last year, and nearly 184,000 fewer children live here than just four years ago.
Jennifer knows this doesn’t have to continue. She will champion policies that lift the burden on families and re-ignite local economies—advocating tax relief, incentives for innovation and investment, and reforms that make Illinois affordable again. With common-sense leadership, Illinois can once again be a place where hard work pays off and where people are proud to be from here.
Her vision is to carry forward Illinois’ legacy—strong, stable communities where neighbors know one another, families stay rooted for generations, and businesses mark their success in decades. The future doesn’t have to leave Illinois—it can be built right here, for generations to come.
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We must end Over-taxation, crippling regulations, and inflation which is suffocating small businesses, and causing Main Street America to slowly close. Jennifer believes as a businesswoman, political outsider, and successful investor in startups that we must start empowering entrepreneurial families to thrive, innovate, and grow.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · votejenniferdavis.com/about
JB Pritzker and Brandon Johnson have failed Illinois families — doing little to nothing to address crime in our state, cities, and communities. Jennifer will fight to restore the rule of law, enforce existing laws, and bring back the safety and vibrancy every community deserves.
JB Pritzker and Brandon Johnson have failed Illinois families — doing little to nothing to address crime in our state, cities, and communities. Jennifer will restore the rule of law, enforce existing laws, and bring back the safety and vibrancy every community deserves.
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Put parents back in the driver’s seat as their children’s first educators, with schools as partners—not substitutes. Keep classrooms free from ideological agendas, return to core academics, and open pathways that prepare every child for success—whether through college, trades, or entrepreneurship.
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Create opportunities for all—especially the next generation—to pursue prosperity through hard work, sacrifice, and innovation. Illinois’ best export should not be our kids; they deserve the chance to build their American Dream right here at home, in the communities where they were raised.
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Advance good, fair, and orderly immigration policies that protect American workers, strengthen communities, and reflect our heritage as a nation of immigrants. Jennifer will work to bring meaningful, long-term reform that keeps our borders secure while welcoming those who come here legally to pursue the American Dream.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · votejenniferdavis.com/about
Foreign adversaries like China and Iran are using the internet to steal from us, divide us, and target our kids. Jennifer’s expertise as a tech founder gives her the vision to stop these threats, protect families’ privacy, and advance America’s security and energy independence.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · votejenniferdavis.com/about