IL-07 Republican nominee?
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MAR 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleAirline pilot (retired jumbo jet captain)
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationIllinois
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BackgroundAirline pilot (retired jumbo jet captain)
EducationPurdue University (aviation school)
Notable personal detailsChad Koppie is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Illinois’ 7th Congressional District. He is a retired jumbo-jet captain and farmer, and has served in local education and township roles including Rutland Township trustee and membership on the Kane County Regional Board of Education. He attended aviation school at Purdue University and has been active in conservative politics and prior campaigns for federal and state office.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports major reductions in government spending and tax rates, including proposals to cut spending by roughly 3% annually and to abolish the IRS and Federal Reserve; favors eliminating federal departments (e.g., Department of Education) and ending foreign aid. Advocates policies consistent with large tax cuts, fiscal contraction, and minimal federal government involvement in the economy.
Immigration & Border
Supports construction of a wall on the U.S.–Mexico border and advocates aggressive enforcement including arresting and deporting undocumented immigrants. Has expressed support for mass deportations and expanding ICE removals of people described as “illegal aliens.”
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports a near-total ban on abortion and advocates a constitutional amendment to prohibit abortion. Describes abortion as murder and (in some statements) allows narrow exceptions such as rape, incest, and the life of the mother.
Climate & Energy
Supports hydraulic fracturing and favors weaker environmental regulations that prioritize jobs and economic concerns over stricter rules; emphasizes limited federal government and spending cuts rather than aggressive climate regulation.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate says he supports the Second Amendment, believes law‑abiding Americans can own guns to defend themselves, and states he will not vote for any gun control bills. Coverage of his campaign also lists opposition to universal background checks and to a federal ban on semi‑automatic assault‑style weapons.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20222022
LatestCycle 2022
Source: FEC
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