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Anthony Driver Jr.
IL-07 Democratic nominee?
$67.2K
MAR 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleLabor union executive
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationIllinois
BackgroundLabor union executive
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Notable personal detailsAnthony Driver Jr. is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Illinois’ 7th Congressional District (2026 cycle). He has worked as a labor leader and union staffer, including serving as executive director of the SEIU Illinois State Council and previously as an organizer with SEIU Healthcare. He previously ran for office in Chicago’s 20th Ward in 2019.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Healthcare
Supports universal health care and explicitly lists "Fight for Medicare for All." Also advocates capping prescription drug costs, expanding mental-health and Black maternal-health investments, and expanding Medicare to cover long-term care.
Immigration & Border
Supports protections for immigrants and sanctuary policies and opposes aggressive ICE raids that separate families. Seeks limits on local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and advocates defending immigrant communities from large-scale deportation actions.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports codifying Roe v. Wade and protecting access to abortion, contraception, and fertility care; defends medical privacy and frames reproductive freedom as bodily autonomy.
Climate & Energy
Supports holding polluters accountable and investing in clean energy jobs and green infrastructure. Backs vocational training to transition workers into clean energy roles and prioritizes climate funding for frontline communities.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate supports federal gun violence prevention measures including universal background checks, red flag laws, and banning high-capacity magazines, and prioritizes funding for community-based violence intervention and trauma recovery services.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedMar 24, 2026
Anthony Driver Jr. is in the news in connection with the upcoming Illinois primary election on March 17, which includes the 9th congressional district race. The primary will decide who advances to the November election.
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Polls
IL-07 Democratic nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
IL-07 Democratic nominee?
Endorsers of Anthony Driver Jr. for IL-07 Democratic nominee?
SEIU IL State Council
Labor organization
SEIU IL State Council endorsed Anthony Driver Jr. for Congress in Illinois' 7th Congressional District.
SEIU
Labor organization
SEIU endorsed Anthony Driver Jr. in the 7th Congressional District race.
Congressional Progressive Caucus
Advocacy group
Congressional Progressive Caucus endorsed Anthony Driver Jr. in the Illinois 7th District Democratic primary.
Political Revolution
Public figure
Political Revolution endorsed Anthony Driver Jr. for Congress in Illinois' 7th Congressional District.
Jayapal
Public endorsement
Jayapal endorsed Anthony Driver Jr. in the Illinois 7th District Democratic primary.
Sunrise Chicago
Public figure
Sunrise Chicago endorsed Anthony Driver Jr. in Illinois's 7th Congressional District race.
Chicago Federation of Labor
Public endorsement
Chicago Federation of Labor endorsed Anthony Driver Jr. for Congress in Illinois' 7th Congressional District.
Jesus Chuy Garcia
Public figure
Jesus Chuy Garcia endorsed Anthony Driver Jr. for Congress in Illinois' 7th Congressional District.
Delia Ramirez
Public figure
Delia Ramirez endorsed Anthony Driver Jr. for Congress in Illinois' 7th Congressional District.
Ram Villivalam
Public figure
Ram Villivalam endorsed Anthony Driver Jr. for Congress in Illinois' 7th Congressional District.
Javier Cervantes
Public figure
Javier Cervantes endorsed Anthony Driver Jr. for Congress in Illinois' 7th Congressional District.
Lakesia Collins
Public figure
Lakesia Collins endorsed Anthony Driver Jr. for Congress in Illinois' 7th Congressional District.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$248.7K
$186.5K
$124.3K
$62.2K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$248.7K
$4.1K
$244.6K
$16.3K
Source: FEC