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Anthony Driver Jr.
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Illinois
Democrat
IL-07 Democratic nominee?
$67.2K
MAR 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds — IL-07 Democratic nominee?
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
1%chance to win
$67.2KMAR 24, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
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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Political 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.
Latest 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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Latest Polls
IL-07 Democratic nominee?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total 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
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